Electrical Engineering Intern: On-site Substation & Controls

Steel Dynamics, Inc; Columbus (MS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Furnished housing

401(k) with company match

Employee discounts

Employee assistance program

Intern extravaganza

Competitive pay

Job summary

Steel Dynamics, Inc. is offering an Electrical Engineering Internship at Aluminum Dynamics in Columbus, MS, during Summer 2027.

The program blends office engineering with hands-on production-floor experience, giving interns exposure to substation maintenance, control systems, and equipment projects in a real industrial setting. Applicants should be enrolled in a bachelor’s program in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology, with interest in power distribution, PLCs, and

Qualifications

• Candidates should be enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology.
• Degree program or experience should include one or more of the following electrical machinery, power distribution, PLCs/automation systems, 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.

Skills

Substation maintenance

Electrical safety practices

HMI programming

Schematic review

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology

Tools

Studio 5000

C-more HMI

GE controls

Job description

Steel Dynamics, Inc. is offering an Electrical Engineering Internship at Aluminum Dynamics in Columbus, MS, during Summer 2027.

The program blends office engineering with hands-on production-floor experience, giving interns exposure to substation maintenance, control systems, and equipment projects in a real industrial setting. Applicants should be enrolled in a bachelor’s program in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology, with interest in power distribution, PLCs, and