Electrical Engineer Intern

heidelbergmaterials; 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

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials is seeking an Electrical Engineering intern to support plant reliability, efficiency, and safety in a heavy industrial cement manufacturing environment. The role blends office and field work across the plant, with supervision from engineers and maintenance teams.

Qualified students will gain hands-on experience with electrical systems, controls, and industrial equipment while contributing to preventive maintenance and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering or 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Strong communication

Electrical systems knowledge

Education

Pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

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

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