Hands-On Electrical Engineering Internship: Substations & Automation

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

Benefits offered by this job

Furnished housing

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 engage in a balanced mix of office and hands‑on industrial work alongside operators and maintenance teams on the production floor.

You will apply engineering principles to equipment, systems, and processes, gaining real;world experience with substation reliability, safety procedures, and instrumentation projects in a live industrial setting.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology.
• Coursework or experience in electrical machinery, power distribution, PLCs/automation, or 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.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Electrical machinery

Power distribution

PLCs/automation systems

Power electronics/drives

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology

Tools

Studio 5000

C-more HMIs

Job description

Steel Dynamics, Inc. offers an Electrical Engineering Internship at the Flat Roll Division in Butler, IN, for Summer 2027. Interns engage in a balanced mix of office and hands‑on industrial work alongside operators and maintenance teams on the production floor.

You will apply engineering principles to equipment, systems, and processes, gaining real;world experience with substation reliability, safety procedures, and instrumentation projects in a live industrial setting.