Electrical Engineer Intern

Heidelberg Materials; Northern (KY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary

401(k) plan

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid vacation

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials seeks an Electrical Engineering Intern to join our North American team. This hands-on internship offers exposure to electrical systems, automation, and process improvement in a heavy industrial plant environment.

You will assist with troubleshooting, analyze equipment data, and collaborate with cross-functional teams while pursuing a bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering. The role emphasizes safety, continuous learning, and real-world project impact.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Ability to apply electrical engineering principles to solve technical challenges.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

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

Electrical engineering

Analytical thinking

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

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. 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 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

• Competitive base salary 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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