Engineering Internship/Co-op Spring 2027

Shawfloorscareers; Dalton (GA); On-site; USD 14,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Corporate housing at discount

Mentorship and professional dev.

Hands-on projects

Job summary

Shaw Industries invites students to join its Engineering Internship/Co‑op Spring 2027 program at multiple U.S. facilities. You will engage in rotating or sequential semesters, work onsite in engineering roles, and be paired with facilities that best fit your skills and interests.

Projects start basic and progress to impactful, real‑world engineering challenges. Participants gain mentorship, hands‑on experience, and professional development while preparing for full‑time opportunities after

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.

Responsibilities

• Work onsite in Shaw’s manufacturing operations facilities in an engineering capacity.
• Match with a facility that best utilizes your skills and interests to develop yourself and the onsite team.
• Apply knowledge and problem‑solving skills to ongoing facility projects; tackle real‑world issues and gain valuable technical experience.

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

Job description

Shaw Plant 7C, 2208 S Hamilton Street, Dalton, GA 30721, USA

Full time

R-156324

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; theseoften 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 impactful 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,GeorgiaandSoutheastUnited 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

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

A history of success, a future of possibility

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.

Learn more (https://shawinc.com/Company-Profile)

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.

Learn more (https://shawinc.com/Our-Operations/Manufacturing)

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.

Learn more (https://shawinc.com/Company-Profile/Awards)

We Sustain Human Ability

At Shaw, sustainability means sustaining human ability in all of our products and processes. We ask ourselves \