Electrical Engineering Internship

Steel Dynamics, Inc. • Sinton, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Steel Dynamics is offering an Electrical Engineering internship at its Sinton Flat Roll Division in Sinton, Texas, in the Rolling Mill, during Summer 2027. The internship combines office-based engineering work with hands-on industrial experience. Interns work alongside operators, maintenance teams, and engineers on production-floor equipment, systems, and processes, and can help develop and test solutions in real operating conditions.

The intern will support electrical reliability, preventative maintenance, safety, installation and upgrade projects, instrumentation and controls, troubleshooting, and inventory management. The role also offers field experience shadowing electricians and collaboration with contractors, vendors, and internal teams.

Requirements

• Be enrolled in a bachelor's degree program in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology.
• Degree program or experience should include one or more of the following: electrical machinery, power distribution, PLCs/automation systems, or power electronics/drives.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred GPA of at least 2.7.

Responsibilities

• Assist with substation reliability and preventative maintenance through inspections, documentation, and spare-parts planning.
• Support safety initiatives, including labeling, schematic review, and lockout/tagout procedures.
• Participate in upgrade and installation projects by reviewing diagrams, updating schematics, and supporting system documentation.
• Assist with instrumentation and control projects, including HMI programming, logic development, and monitoring systems.
• Help troubleshoot and repair electrical systems, source replacement components, and support system restoration.
• Catalog materials, prepare bills of materials, and assist with inventory and procurement planning.
• Shadow electricians during installations, maintenance, and troubleshooting to gain hands-on field experience.
• Collaborate with contractors, vendors, and internal teams on electrical projects and process improvements.

Benefits

• Furnished housing at no cost for interns living more than 50 miles from the work site.
• Eligibility to participate in the company 401(k) plan, with a 10–50% company match that vests immediately.
• Employee discounts on hotels, vehicles, and other goods and services through Steel Dynamics’ nationwide partner network.
• Employee Assistance Program with up to five free visits per issue, per year for counseling, legal advice, financial guidance, and other daily living resources.
• Two-day Intern Extravaganza at company headquarters, featuring facility tours, networking with company leaders, cultural immersion, and opportunities to connect with other interns.
• Competitive hourly wages.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern