Electrical Engineering Intern: Hands-On Plant Automation

UNAVAILABLE; Columbus (MS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Furnished housing

401(k) match

Employee discounts

EAP (counseling)

Job summary

Aluminum Dynamics internship program in Columbus, MS, offers hands-on electrical engineering experience in a state-of-the-art, low‑carbon aluminum mill. Interns will work on substation reliability, maintenance planning, and real projects on the production floor alongside operators and maintenance teams.

This internship blends office engineering with field work, enabling you to design solutions, test them on equipment, and observe immediate impact while gaining exposure to HMIs, control systems,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree program in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology.
• Coursework or experience in electrical machinery, power distribution, PLCs/automation systems, or power electronics/drives.
• Preferred GPA of at least 2.7.

Responsibilities

• Assist with substation reliability and preventative maintenance through inspections, documentation, and spare parts planning.
• Support engineering teams on safety initiatives, including labeling, schematic review, and lockout/tagout procedures.
• Participate in upgrade and installation projects by reviewing diagrams, updating schematics, and supporting system documentation.
• Contribute to instrumentation and control projects by assisting with HMI programming, logic development, and monitoring systems.
• Assist in troubleshooting and repairing electrical systems, including sourcing replacement components and supporting system restoration.
• Perform inventory management tasks such as cataloging materials, preparing bills of materials, and assisting with procurement planning.
• Gain hands‑on field experience by shadowing electricians during installations, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Collaborate with contractors, vendors, and internal teams on electrical projects and process improvements.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology

Job description

Aluminum Dynamics internship program in Columbus, MS, offers hands-on electrical engineering experience in a state-of-the-art, low‑carbon aluminum mill. Interns will work on substation reliability, maintenance planning, and real projects on the production floor alongside operators and maintenance teams.

This internship blends office engineering with field work, enabling you to design solutions, test them on equipment, and observe immediate impact while gaining exposure to HMIs, control systems,