Electrical Engineer Intern — Plant Floor & Controls

Atlas Tube (Alabama) INC; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Tuition assistance

401(k) plan with company match

Networking events

Professional development

Job summary

Zekelman Industries’ Atlas Tube facility in Birmingham, Alabama, invites an Electrical Engineering Intern to support electrical, controls, and maintenance projects in a manufacturing setting. This on-site role offers hands-on exposure to industrial electrical systems while learning from experienced engineers.

The official program runs May 24, 2027, through August 13, 2027. Ideal candidates are pursuing a B.S.

Qualifications

• Foundational understanding of electrical engineering concepts.
• Ability to read technical diagrams or willingness to learn.
• Coursework or introductory exposure to engineering, coding, PLCs, automation, electrical engineering, or controls concepts.

Responsibilities

• Support electrical engineering and controls projects that improve manufacturing equipment and plant operations.
• Assist with basic electrical troubleshooting, testing, and issue resolution alongside engineering and maintenance team members.
• Participate in electrical panel walk-downs, wiring checks, equipment inspections, and documentation updates.
• Review electrical drawings, technical diagrams, and equipment documentation with guidance from experienced team members.
• Help collect and analyze data related to equipment performance, downtime, reliability, and operational efficiency.
• Support preventive maintenance and continuous improvement activities for electrical and automated systems.
• Collaborate with engineering, maintenance, controls, and production teams to identify and resolve equipment-related issues.
• Lead and promote healthy and safe work practices as required by regulatory agencies and Company policy.

Skills

Electrical engineering fundamentals

Reading electrical diagrams

PLC & automation basics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Mechatronics or Robotics related field

Job description

Zekelman Industries’ Atlas Tube facility in Birmingham, Alabama, invites an Electrical Engineering Intern to support electrical, controls, and maintenance projects in a manufacturing setting. This on-site role offers hands-on exposure to industrial electrical systems while learning from experienced engineers.

The official program runs May 24, 2027, through August 13, 2027. Ideal candidates are pursuing a B.S.