Electrical Engineer Intern

Heidelberg Materials; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Health benefits

HSA/HRA/FSA

Disability coverage

Paid leave and holidays

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials North America is seeking an Electrical Engineering Intern to gain hands-on experience in a heavy industrial manufacturing setting, assisting with electrical and control systems, automation, and process reliability.

The role involves collaboration with cross-functional teams, data analysis, and support for safety and continuous improvement, with PPE provided and opportunities to learn from experienced engineers.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Ability to apply electrical engineering principles to solve technical and operational challenges.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Effective communication and teamwork across departments.
• Safety-focused, continuous learning in an industrial environment.
• Office and industrial plant settings with PPE provided.

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

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (pursuing)

Job description

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 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

• 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.

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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.

Heidelberg Materials provides the materials to build our future. Our future is sustainable. Our future is digital. And it goes beyond cement, aggregates and ready‑mixed concrete. Heidelberg Materials North America operates more than 450 locations with approximately 9,000 employees in the U.S. and Canada.