Electrical Engineer Intern

heidelbergmaterials; Lexington (SC); 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

Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials is seeking an Electrical Engineering Intern in Lexington, SC. You will support electrical projects to improve plant reliability, efficiency and safety, working with motors, controls and instrumentation.

Current students pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field will contribute to preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and cross-functional improvements across plant operations. This role offers hands-on experience in an industrial setting.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Knowledge of electrical systems, controls, instrumentation, and industrial equipment through coursework or hands‑on experience.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and troubleshooting capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Support electrical engineering projects that improve plant reliability, efficiency, and safety.
• Assist with troubleshooting and analyzing electrical systems, motors, controls, and instrumentation.
• Participate in preventive maintenance and continuous improvement initiatives across plant operations.
• Review electrical drawings, schematics, and technical documentation to support project execution.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and implement process and equipment improvements.

Skills

Electrical systems

Controls

Instrumentation

Troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Job description

Line of Business: Other

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 and analyzing electrical systems, motors, controls, and instrumentation.
• Participate in preventive maintenance and continuous improvement initiatives across plant operations.
• Review electrical drawings, schematics, and technical documentation to support project execution.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and implement process and equipment improvements.

What Are We Looking For

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Knowledge of electrical systems, controls, instrumentation, and industrial equipment through coursework or hands‑on experience.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and troubleshooting capabilities.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work in a team environment.
• Demonstrated initiative, curiosity, and commitment to safety and continuous improvement.

Work Environment

• Hands‑on experience in an industrial fly ash processing and materials operations environment.
• Combination of office, control room, and plant floor activities.
• Exposure to manufacturing equipment, operational processes, and engineering projects.
• Must be able to work safely around industrial machinery and in varying indoor and outdoor conditions.

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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