Intern, Electrical Engineer

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Zekelman Industries

1,001-5,000 employeesChicago, IllinoisWholesale Building Materials
Actively hiringPaidSummer 2027Wholesale Building Materials
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About the role#

As an Electrical Engineering Intern at the Atlas Tube facility in Harrow, you will support our engineering team with electrical, controls, and maintenance projects. You will gain hands-on experience with industrial electrical systems while working alongside engineering and maintenance professionals. This position requires collaboration with production teams to support safe and efficient plant operations.

What you'll do#

  • Support electrical engineering and controls projects that improve manufacturing equipment.
  • Assist with basic electrical troubleshooting, testing, and issue resolution.
  • Participate in electrical panel walk-downs, wiring checks, equipment inspections, and documentation updates.
  • Review electrical drawings, technical diagrams, and equipment documentation with guidance from experienced team members.
  • Collect and analyze data related to equipment performance, downtime, reliability, and operational efficiency.
  • Support preventive maintenance and continuous improvement activities for electrical and automated systems.
  • Collaborate with engineering, maintenance, controls, and production teams to identify and resolve equipment issues.
  • Lead and promote safe work practices in accordance with regulatory agencies and company policy.

What you'll need#

  • Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Robotics, or a related field.
  • Coursework or introductory exposure to engineering, coding, PLCs, automation, or controls concepts.
  • A foundational understanding of electrical engineering concepts.
  • Ability to read technical diagrams or a willingness to learn.
  • Comfort working in a manufacturing or plant-floor environment.
  • Detail-oriented mindset with strong safety awareness and a willingness to ask questions.

Location & details#

  • Location: Harrow, Ontario, Canada.
  • Term: Summer 2027 (May 24, 2027, through August 13, 2027).
  • Modality: On-site.
  • Employment type: Full-time, paid internship.
Relevant fieldsElectrical Engineering

About Zekelman Industries

Zekelman Industries operates as a manufacturer of steel pipe and tube products. Based in Chicago, Illinois, the company serves sectors such as energy, transportation, and non-residential construction. It functions as a privately held organization with a workforce between 1,001 and 5,000 employees. The firm manages several subsidiaries that produce structural and application-specific materials for the wholesale building industry.

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