About the role#
As an Electrical Engineer Intern with River Metals Recycling, you will support controls engineering initiatives across multiple scrap metal recycling facilities. This role offers the opportunity to build foundational skills in industrial control systems while working directly with our engineering team.
What you'll do#
- Use Rockwell Software to design, upgrade, and convert PLC and HMI programs.
- Support the design, development, testing, and documentation of industrial control and information systems.
- Assist with defining system requirements and conducting field surveys.
- Support installation, checkout, and commissioning activities.
- Travel to in- and out-of-state facilities to support inspections and project implementation.
- Build skills in computer-aided drafting, hardware design, and software development.
- Troubleshoot systems in an industrial environment.
- Apply controls engineering best practices and safety standards.
What you'll need#
- Active pursuit of a Bachelor’s or technical degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
- Strong skills in MS Excel and PC configuration.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
- Reliable transportation and the ability to travel as required.
- Comfort working in an industrial environment, including outdoor exposure and varying weather conditions.
- Experience with PLC and HMI systems is preferred.
- Previous internship or hands-on experience in controls, electrical, or industrial systems is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: Cincinnati, Ohio.
- Term: Winter 2027.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Full-time.
- Compensation: $26.50 to $27.50 per hour.
- Note: Employment is contingent upon passing a pre-employment drug screening, including urine and hair follicle testing.
About Nucor Corporation
Nucor Corporation manufactures steel and steel products through more than 300 facilities. Based in Charlotte, North Carolina, the company operates as the largest steel producer in the United States. It also functions as a large-scale recycler, processing roughly 20 million tons of ferrous scrap each year. The organization employs over 31,000 people.
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