Electrical Engineering Intern: Substation + On‑Site Impact

Steel Dynamics, Inc.; Butler (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Furnished Housing Free of Cost

401(k) & Company Match

Employee Discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Intern Extravaganza

Competitive Pay

Job summary

Steel Dynamics, Inc. offers an Electrical Engineering Internship at the Flat Roll Division in Butler, IN for Summer 2027. Interns work on production floors alongside operators and maintenance teams, applying engineering principles to equipment, systems, and processes.

The program blends office-based engineering tasks with real-world, hands-on project experience. Ideal candidates are enrolled in EE or EE Technology programs with exposure to electrical machinery, power distribution, PLCs, or

Qualifications

• Candidates should be enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology.
• 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

Electrical engineering skills

Education

Electrical Engineering or EE Technology education

Tools

Studio 5000

C-more

GE/TMEIC controls

Job description

Steel Dynamics, Inc. offers an Electrical Engineering Internship at the Flat Roll Division in Butler, IN for Summer 2027. Interns work on production floors alongside operators and maintenance teams, applying engineering principles to equipment, systems, and processes.

The program blends office-based engineering tasks with real-world, hands-on project experience. Ideal candidates are enrolled in EE or EE Technology programs with exposure to electrical machinery, power distribution, PLCs, or