Engineering Internship/Co-op Spring 2027

Shaw Industries Group, Inc.; Dalton (GA); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Corporate Housing discount

Job summary

Shaw Industries Group, Inc. in Dalton, Georgia, is offering an Engineering Internship/Co-op for Spring 2027 to gain hands-on experience in manufacturing facilities.

You will work on real projects, mentored by Shaw engineers, and rotate between sites to build practical skills and professional confidence. The program matches you with a facility that best utilizes your mechanical, electrical, industrial, or related engineering background, with the goal of preparing you for full-time opportunities

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in an accredited university pursuing an engineering degree in a relevant field.
• Must have completed at least 3 semesters of college coursework and be eligible for a co-op.
• Must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5 with full-time student status preferred.
• Co-op registration with the university is required.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a series of semesters, rotating between school and work or sequentially, at Shaw’s engineering projects.
• Collaborate with Shaw engineers on facility projects to apply knowledge and problem‑solving skills.
• Grow technical and professional capabilities, progressing to a full‑time engineering role after graduation.

Skills

Motivational Fit

Execute Action Plan

Influence Others

Initiate Action

Adapt and Change Learn Continuously

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Operations, Chemical, Materials, Automation or related engineering field

Must have completed at least 3 semesters of college coursework

Co-op registration with university official program or career services

Minimum GPA 2.5; full-time student status preferred

Job description

Job Title

Engineering Internship/Co-op Spring 2027

Position Overview

Shaw’s Internship and Co-op Program is designed to attract talented students eager to gain real-world experience, develop in-demand skills, and make meaningful contributions. Through hands-on projects, mentorship, and professional development opportunities, participants make an impact from day one while building a strong foundation for future career success.

About us

Shaw Industries is more than an industry leading flooring company – we are an organization built of dedicated people working to provide the best quality flooring solutions to our customers across residential, commercial, and outdoor markets worldwide. Headquartered in Dalton, Georgia, Shaw Industries is a wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. with more than $5 billion in annual sales and approximately 17,000 associates; we are dedicated to values of inclusivity, sustainability, and making this world a better place for our people and our customers.

What you’ll do

Students have the opportunity to complete a series of semesters, either rotating between school/work or sequentially, working onsite in Shaw’s manufacturing operations facilities in an engineering capacity. We will help you match with a facility that best utilizes your skills and interests to develop yourself and the onsite team. Here, we empower and encourage our trainees to work with our engineering staff and apply both knowledge and problem‑solving skills to ongoing facility projects; these often include tackling real‑world issues and gives trainees valuable technical experience for a successful career start. Project work typically begins more basic during the student’s first semester and will progressively get more advanced and impacting as the student gains experience. Upon completing multiple semesters as an intern or co‑op, you will have grown your own knowledge of working in a full‑time position as an engineer in manufacturing and will be developmentally ready to interview for full‑time positions with us upon graduation.

What you get

Purpose and meaningful work from the very beginning. A company dedicated to developing your professional skills, enabling you to gain real‑world experience in projects you enjoy, and growing your professional network. A culture of authenticity, mutual support, continuous innovation, and effective leadership.

Location

Dalton, Georgia and Southeast United States (specific locations listed below). Corporate Housing is provided at a discount in most locations.

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled in an accredited university and working on a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Operations, Chemical, Materials, Automation, or a related engineering field
• Must have completed at least 3 or more semesters of college coursework
• If you are a co-op, you must be registered with your university's official co-op program or career services office
• Must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5; Full‑time student status highly preferred

Competencies

• Motivational Fit
• Execute Action Plan
• Influence Others
• Initiate Action
• Adapt and Chance Learn Continuously

Hours

• Monday-Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM | hours may vary depending on facility and training schedule needs

Specific Locations

• Dalton, GA
• Andalusia, AL
• Aiken, SC
• Columbia, SC
• Bainbridge, GA
• Thomson, GA
• Cartersville, GA
• Ringgold, GA
• Adairsville, GA
• Calhoun, GA
• and more

Work Shift

8 Hr non-rotating shift, Hrs fall to in punch day, Observed Calendar, shift starts AM

Equal Opportunity Statement

Shaw Industries is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Our History

Founded in 1967, Shaw Industries' leadership has been built on a history of success. Over time, our products have expanded, the customers we serve have been broadened, and the technology we use has advanced, but our vision to create a better future remains the same. Exceeding our customers' expectations for quality, service and performance is at the heart of our business.

Global Flooring Provider

Shaw Industries Group Inc. supplies carpet, resilient, hardwood, tile and stone, synthetic turf, and other specialty products to residential and commercial markets worldwide.

Operational Excellence

Our manufacturing operations and integrated supply chain deliver a broad array of products to meet diverse needs across residential and commercial markets throughout the world.

Award Winning

The success of our company and the success of our associates go hand-in-hand. We are consistently awarded as an employer of choice, community partner, and leader in design and innovation.

We Sustain Human Ability

At Shaw, sustainability means sustaining human ability in all of our products and processes. We ask ourselves "how can we minimize our impact on the environment and maximize human potential?"

Community Partner

From civic involvement and philanthropic giving to volunteerism and future workforce development, our company and associates leverage our combined passions and expertise in addressing community needs, collaboratively.

In The News

There is always something new and exciting happening at Shaw. Check out our news page to read our recent press releases, company blog posts, sustainability reports and more!