Electrical Engineer Intern

Heidelberg Materials North America; Leeds (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Summer PTO Holidays

Intern In‑Person Events

Employee Resource Group Activities

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials North America invites students pursuing an Electrical Engineering degree to join our team for a hands-on internship in a heavy industrial cement manufacturing environment. You will work with electrical engineering projects aimed at improving plant reliability, efficiency, and safety while gaining practical exposure to electrical systems and controls.

The role emphasizes problem solving, teamwork, safety, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Actively pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Ability to analyze problems and develop effective solutions.
• Strong communication and collaboration within a team.
• Working knowledge of electrical systems or industrial equipment from coursework or hands-on experience.
• Commitment to safety and continuous learning.

Responsibilities

• Assist with electrical engineering projects to improve plant reliability, efficiency, and safety.
• Troubleshoot, test, and analyze electrical systems and equipment.
• Participate in preventive maintenance and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with engineers, maintenance teams, and operations on plant projects.
• Collect, organize, and interpret technical data to develop practical solutions.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Collaboration

Electrical systems knowledge

Problem solving

Education

Pursuing Electrical Engineering or related field

Job description

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.

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.

What You'll Be Doing

• Support electrical engineering projects that improve plant reliability, efficiency, and safety.
• Assist with troubleshooting, testing, and analyzing electrical systems and equipment.
• Participate in preventive maintenance and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with engineers, maintenance teams, and operations personnel on plant projects.
• Collect, organize, and interpret technical data to develop practical solutions and recommendations.

What Are We Looking For

• Currently pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze problems and develop effective solutions.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills in a team-oriented environment.
• Working knowledge of electrical systems, controls, or industrial equipment through coursework, projects, or hands‑on experience.
• Commitment to safety, learning, and continuous improvement.

Work Environment

• Hands‑on internship experience in a heavy industrial cement manufacturing environment.
• Exposure to electrical systems, automation technology, and plant operations.
• Combination of office‑based project work and field‑based activities throughout the plant.
• Requires adherence to all safety policies, procedures, and personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements.

What We Offer

• $23-$27/hour
• Summer PTO Holidays
• Intern In‑Person Events
• Employee Resource Group Activities

Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Female / Veteran / Disabled

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As part of our hiring process, we may use AI‑assisted tools to support the screening and evaluation of candidate applications and interviews. These tools help streamline the initial assessment, but all decisions about candidate advancement are made by human recruiters and hiring managers. While technology supports early steps, every interview will be handled by experienced recruiters and hiring managers to provide a personal touch.