Intern - Electrical Technologist

Gerdau; Selkirk; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Gerdau in Selkirk, Manitoba is offering an Intern - Electrical Technologist position that delivers hands-on experience with large electrical systems, updating drawings, and collaboration with the Reliability Team. On-the-job training and orientation will prepare you to contribute to ongoing improvement projects.

The role requires at least two years of study in an Electrical discipline or enrollment in the EET program at RRC Polytech, plus strong communication, leadership, and organizational

Qualifications

• Completed at least two years of a degree in Electrical discipline or enrolled in the Electrical Engineering Technology program at RRC Polytech
• Minimum GPA 2.5; preferred GPA 3.0 or higher
• Experience with AutoCAD design software, PLC's and automation would be a benefit
• Leadership roles in student organizations or extracurricular activities
• Must be legally authorized to work in Canada without sponsorship
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Detail-oriented with great organizational qualities
• Ability to work independently and be a fast-learner

Responsibilities

• Update equipment/facility drawings
• Work with outside vendors and consultants, assist in managing contractors
• Assist engineers on capex improvement projects
• Work closely with and support electrical planner
• Manage smaller non-capex projects
• Plan electrical jobs and order parts

Skills

AutoCAD

PLC

Leadership experience

Verbal and written communication

Detail oriented

Independent work

Fast learner

Education

Electrical discipline degree or related

Tools

AutoCAD

PLC's

Automation systems

Job description

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Intern - Electrical Technologist

Date: Oct 6, 2026

At Gerdau, we empower our people to grow, thrive, and make a difference—together. With a culture built on trust and teamwork, we offer meaningful work, continuous development, and opportunities to shape your future. We invite you to come work with us, where your contributions are valued, your voice is heard, and your career is forged with purpose

Why you will love it here...

Do you love technical challenges and working with large complex equipment? Are you detail oriented and want to learn?

Join us in Selkirk, Manitoba on our path to cultural and digital transformation to help build our future.

About Gerdau...

Gerdau is a leader in mini-mill production and steel recycling in North America, with an annual manufacturing capacity of approximately 11.5 million metric tons of mill finished steel products. Through a vertically integrated network of mini-mills, scrap recycling facilities and downstream operations, the company serves customers throughout the U.S. and Canada, offering a diverse and balanced product mix of merchant steel, rebar, structural shapes, fabricated steel, flat rolled steel and wire rod. Gerdau is one of the largest recyclers in the world. Each year, we transform millions of tons of scrap into steel that is used to build the future.

We have high standards and our employees constantly strive to reach even higher levels of success. Gerdau's growth is based on our values and on a vision focused on excellence. Gerdau proudly offers internship programs, through which students can jump start their career with hands‑on experience with one of the largest steel producers in the world. Working at Gerdau is an opportunity to be part of a team that is a benchmark in the industry in which it operates.

An Intern with Gerdau must have an eagerness to grow personally and professionally, being a part of a global company with more than 120 years of entrepreneurship and achievements in the steel industry. This program is for individuals with high learning agility and willingness to adapt and develop continuously , who aim at consistently outperforming in a variety of settings and circumstances.

Gerdau offers competitive wages, on-the-job experience, organization orientation, work assignments and projects with clear and targeted goals that allow young professionals to earn invaluable experience.

Electrical Technologist Intern:

Responsibilities:

The successful candidate(s) will be working with either our Reliability Team site wide. Following on-the-job training and orientation, the candidates may:

• Update equipment /facility drawings
• Work with outside vendors and consultants, assist in managing contractors
• AssistEngineersoncapex improvement projects
• Works closely with and supports electrical planner
• Manage smaller non-capex projects
• Plan electrical jobs and order parts

Requirements:

• Have completed at least two years of a degree from a recognized university in an Electrical discipline or be enrolled in the Electrical Engineering Technology program at RRC Polytech
• Record of high academic achievement (Minimum GPA 2.5; preferred GPA 3.0 or higher)
• Experience with AutoCAD design software, PLC's and automation would be a benefit
• Well-rounded applicants with leadership roles in student organizations or extra‑curricular activities
• Must be legally authorized to work in the Canada without requiring current or future sponsorship for employment
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Detail-oriented with great organizational qualities
• Ability to work independently and be a fast‑learner

Gerdau believes in equal employment opportunity related to all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of Gerdau that there will be no discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. All external applicants must be legally eligible to immediately work in the country of hire without current or future sponsorship.

If you are vision‑impaired or have some other disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act / Accessible Canada Act or a similar law, and you wish to discuss potential accommodations related to applying for employment at Gerdau, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team at (866)-788-2798 or [e-mail]