Electrical Engineer Intern (Spring 2027)

Nucor; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 37,000 - 38,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

401K and Roth accounts

Profit sharing

Pay-for-performance bonuses

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Stock program

Scholarships

Job summary

Nucor Corporation in Cincinnati, OH, seeks an Electrical Engineering Intern for Spring 2027. The role supports controls engineering across scrap metal recycling facilities with hands-on design and programming duties.

You will use Rockwell software to develop PLC/HMI programs, assist with system requirements, installation, and commissioning, and travel to facilities as needed. Ideal for students pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering.

Qualifications

• Actively pursuing a Bachelor’s or technical degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Strong MS Excel and PC configuration skills.
• Ability to build relationships, collaborate, and work effectively in a team.
• Must have reliable transportation and ability to travel as required.
• Comfortable working in an industrial environment, including outdoor exposure and varying weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Support controls engineering initiatives across multiple scrap metal recycling facilities.
• Design, upgrade, or convert PLC and HMI programs using Rockwell Software.
• Assist with defining system requirements, field surveys, installation, checkout, and commissioning.
• Collaborate with the controls engineering team to execute projects supporting production facilities.
• Travel to in-state and out-of-state facilities for inspections and project implementation.

Skills

MS Excel

PC configuration skills

Team collaboration

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor’s or technical degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Rockwell Software

PLC/HMI systems

Job description

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Electrical Engineer Intern (Spring 2027)

Other Available Locations: N/A

Compensation: $26.50-$27.50/hr

About Nucor

Welcome to Nucor, where our unique culture sets us apart. Joining Nucor means becoming part of North America's largest steel and steel products manufacturer, offering unmatched career opportunities and stability. We are known for our innovative sustainability practices and are the continent's largest recycler. Our vibrant culture, built on personal connections and teamwork, empowers every team member with the freedom to innovate and contribute to our collective success. Experience a workplace where safety, efficiency, and meaningful personal connections define every day, enriching both our teammates and the communities we serve.

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability Insurance
• 401K and Roth accounts
• Profit sharing
• Pay-for-performance bonuses
• Paid parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Stock program
• Scholarships
• and more

What You'll Do:

The Electrical Engineering Co-Op will support controls engineering initiatives across multiple scrap metal recycling facilities.

Controls System Design & Programming

• Utilize Rockwell Software to design, upgrade, or convert existing Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) and Human-Machine Interface (HMI) programs.
• Support the design, development, testing, and documentation of industrial control and information systems to meet operational requirements.

Project Support & Implementation

• Assist with defining system requirements, conducting field surveys, and supporting installation, checkout, and commissioning activities.
• Work closely with the controls engineering team to execute projects that support production facilities.
• Travel to in- and out-of-state facilities to support inspections and project implementation.

Technical Development & Field Support

• Build foundational skills in computer-aided drafting, hardware and software design, and software development and testing techniques.
• Support system installation and troubleshooting in an industrial environment.
• Participate in ongoing learning and application of controls engineering best practices and safety standards.

What We're Looking For:

Required:

• Actively pursuing a Bachelor’s or technical degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Strong MS Excel and PC configuration skills.
• Ability to build relationships, collaborate, and work effectively in a team environment.
• Must have reliable transportation and ability to travel as required.
• Comfortable working in an industrial environment, including outdoor exposure and varying weather conditions.

Preferred:

• Experience with PLC and HMI systems.
• Previous internship or hands-on experience in controls, electrical, or industrial systems environments.

Our Commitment to a Drug-Free Workplace:

Employment is contingent upon successfully passing a pre-employment drug screening, which includes both urine and hair follicle testing.

Nucor is an Equal OpportunityEmployer and a drug-free workplace