About the role#
This internship offers a mix of office-based engineering work and hands-on industrial experience. You will work alongside operators and maintenance teams in the Cold Mill Department. You will apply engineering principles to equipment and systems, test solutions in real-world conditions, and see the results of your work on the production floor.
What you'll do#
- Assist with substation reliability, preventative maintenance, inspections, and spare parts planning.
- Support safety initiatives like labeling, schematic reviews, and lockout/tagout procedures.
- Participate in installation projects by reviewing diagrams and updating system documentation.
- Help with instrumentation and control projects, including HMI programming and logic development.
- Troubleshoot and repair electrical systems while sourcing replacement parts.
- Manage inventory by cataloging materials and preparing bills of materials.
- Shadow electricians to gain field experience with installations and maintenance.
- Collaborate with contractors, vendors, and internal teams on process improvements.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a bachelor’s degree program for Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology.
- Coursework or experience in electrical machinery, power distribution, PLCs, automation systems, or power electronics and drives.
- A GPA of at least 2.7 is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: Columbus, MS
- Term: Summer 2027
- Modality: On-site
- Full-time position
- Paid internship
- No sponsorship provided
About Steel Dynamics, Inc
Steel Dynamics, Inc. operates as a domestic steel producer and metals recycler. Founded in 1993, the company maintains facilities across the United States and Mexico. It manufactures various steel products including sheet steel, structural beams, and rail. The business also processes ferrous and nonferrous scrap and produces liquid pig iron. It is based in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
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