Electrical Engineer Intern

50010 HM Southeast Cement LLC; Leeds (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Summer PTO

Holidays

Intern In-Person Events

Employee Resource Group Activities

Equal Opportunity Employer - Intern

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials North America invites an Electrical Engineering student to join our internship program at one of our cement manufacturing plants. This hands-on role focuses on supporting electrical projects, improving reliability, and ensuring safety in a heavy industrial setting.

You will assist in troubleshooting, data collection, and analysis, collaborating with engineering and maintenance teams to deliver practical improvements and learn advanced automation concepts in a real-world

Qualifications

• Pursuing degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Ability to analyze problems and develop effective solutions.
• Strong communication and collaboration in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Support electrical engineering projects to 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.

Skills

Electrical engineering concepts

Troubleshooting

Data interpretation

Team collaboration

Education

Electrical Engineering student

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.

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 #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.