Electrical Engineer Intern

50018 Heidelberg Materials US Cement LLC; Fleetwood (Berks County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with match

Health, Dental, Vision benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials is seeking an Electrical Engineering Intern to join our team. This internship provides hands-on experience in a heavy industrial manufacturing environment, working with electrical systems, automation, and reliability projects.

You will assist with troubleshooting, analyze equipment performance data, and support cross-functional teams to implement practical engineering solutions, all while emphasizing safety and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Ability to apply electrical engineering principles to solve technical and operational challenges.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills with the ability to collaborate across departments.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety, continuous improvement, and learning in an industrial environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with troubleshooting and improving electrical and control systems throughout the plant.
• Analyze equipment performance data to identify reliability and efficiency opportunities.
• Support automation, instrumentation, and process control improvement initiatives.
• Participate in safety, maintenance, and engineering projects that drive operational excellence.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement practical engineering solutions.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Safety culture

Education

Bachelors in Electrical Engineering (in progress)

Tools

PLC

SCADA

AutoCAD

Job description

Line of Business: Cement & White

About Us

Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest suppliers of building materials. Heidelberg Materials North America operates over 450 locations across the U.S. and Canada with approximately 9,000 employees. We are seeking an Electrical Engineering Intern to join our team. This internship offers hands-on experience in a heavy industrial manufacturing environment, providing opportunities to work alongside experienced professionals while supporting projects focused on electrical systems, process reliability, automation, and operational performance.

What You'll Be Doing

• Assist with troubleshooting and improving electrical and control systems throughout the plant.
• Analyze equipment performance data to identify reliability and efficiency opportunities.
• Support automation, instrumentation, and process control improvement initiatives.
• Participate in safety, maintenance, and engineering projects that drive operational excellence.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement practical engineering solutions.

What Are We Looking For

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Ability to apply electrical engineering principles to solve technical and operational challenges.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills with the ability to collaborate across departments.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety, continuous improvement, and learning in an industrial environment.

Work Environment

Work is performed in both office and industrial plant settings. Regular interaction with production, maintenance, reliability, and engineering teams. Exposure to electrical equipment, automation systems, noise, dust, and varying environmental conditions. Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) is provided and required when working in operational areas.

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with an automatic company contribution as well as matching contributions
• Highly competitive benefits programs, including: Medical, Dental, and Vision along with Prescription Drug Benefits Health Saving Savings Account (HSA), Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability Coverage as well as Basic Life Insurance Paid Bonding Leave, 15 days of Paid Vacation, 40 hours of Paid Sick Leave and 10 Paid Holidays

Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Female / Veteran / Disabled.

#Intern Shaping the future, building successes

Heidelberg Materials - your springboard into the future of the construction materials industry. As a globally leading company in the construction sector, we manufacture one of the most widely used products, paving the way not only toward more sustainable production but also toward your personal success story. Our bold and innovative approach focuses on massive CO2 reduction, efficient recycling technologies, and digital solutions - setting new standards for the industry. In our globally connected and locally rooted community, your ideas have the power to shape a better tomorrow for people. With us, you're not just shaping the industry's future; you're shaping your own. Let's get to work! Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest integrated manufacturers of building materials and solutions with leading market positions in cement, aggregates, and ready-mixed concrete. We are represented in more than 50 countries with around 51,000 employees at almost 3,000 locations. At the centre of our actions lies the responsibility for the environment. As the front runner on the path to carbon neutrality and circular economy in the building materials industry, we are working on sustainable building materials and solutions for the future. We enable new opportunities for our customers through digitalisation.