Intern, Electrical Engineer

zekelman; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Bonus plan

401(k) with company match

Medical and dental benefits

Job summary

Zekelman Industries' Atlas Tube facility in Birmingham, AL invites an intern to join the electrical engineering team. You’ll gain hands-on exposure to industrial electrical systems, assist with controls projects, and learn from experienced engineers and maintenance professionals in a real manufacturing environment.

This paid internship runs May 24, 2027 through August 13, 2027 and aims to develop practical skills in electrical diagrams, troubleshooting, data analysis, and safety practices while

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Robotics, or related field.
• Introductory coursework in engineering, coding, PLCs, automation or controls.
• Foundational understanding of electrical engineering concepts.
• Able to read technical diagrams and willing to learn.
• Willing to work in a manufacturing/plant-floor environment with safety focus.

Responsibilities

• Support electrical engineering and controls projects to improve equipment and plant operations.
• Assist with basic electrical troubleshooting, testing, and issue resolution.
• Participate in electrical panel walk-downs, wiring checks, inspections and documentation.
• Review electrical drawings and diagrams with guidance.
• Help collect data on equipment performance, downtime and efficiency.
• Support preventive maintenance and continuous improvement of electrical systems.
• Collaborate with teams to identify and resolve equipment issues.
• Promote safe work practices as required by policy.

Skills

Electrical concepts

Reading diagrams

Safety minded

Detail oriented

Manufacturing environment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Robotics, or related field

Tools

PLCs

Automation basics

Job description

You may not know our name, but you know our products. What we make is part the places where we live, work and play - all day, everyday.

Zekelman is a family of companies - 100% domestic manufacturers - with a legacy dating back to 1877. We're proud to be the largest independent steel pipe and tube manufacturer in North America and the leading innovator in multi-family housing development.

We believe in what we build and what we build, builds the world around us. Hospitals, hotels, schools, bridges, airports and more.

Come build a career you believe in.

About the Role

As an Intern, Electrical Engineer at Zekelman Industries' Atlas Tube facility, this role supports the engineering team by assisting with electrical, controls, and maintenance-related projects in a manufacturing environment. The intern will gain hands‑on exposure to industrial electrical systems and manufacturing equipment while learning from experienced engineering and maintenance professionals.

The intern will collaborate closely with engineering, maintenance, controls, and production teams to support safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations. This is an on‑site role located in Birmingham, Alabama.

The official Zekelman internship program runs from May 24, 2027, through August 13, 2027.

This role is ideal for a student early in their electrical engineering journey who is curious, safety-minded, detail-oriented, and interested in applying classroom knowledge within an industrial manufacturing environment.

What You'll Do

• Support electrical engineering and controls projects that improve manufacturing equipment and plant operations.
• Assist with basic electrical troubleshooting, testing, and issue resolution alongside engineering and maintenance team members.
• Participate in electrical panel walk-downs, wiring checks, equipment inspections, and documentation updates.
• Review electrical drawings, technical diagrams, and equipment documentation with guidance from experienced team members.
• Help collect and analyze data related to equipment performance, downtime, reliability, and operational efficiency.
• Support preventive maintenance and continuous improvement activities for electrical and automated systems.
• Collaborate with engineering, maintenance, controls, and production teams to identify and resolve equipment-related issues.
• Lead and promote healthy and safe work practices as required by regulatory agencies and Company policy.

Who You Are

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Robotics, or a related field.
• Coursework or introductory exposure to engineering, coding, PLCs, automation, electrical engineering, or controls concepts.
• Foundational understanding of electrical engineering concepts.
• Ability to read technical diagrams or willingness to learn.
• Comfortable working in a manufacturing or plant-floor environment.
• Detail-oriented with strong safety awareness and a willingness to ask questions.

What You'll Get

Zekelman Industries offers a PAID internship experience with meaningful work, professional development, and the opportunity to make a real impact. Interns also enjoy:

• Hands‑on exposure to engineering in a manufacturing environment.
• Access to company-wide networking events, team‑building activities, and learning sessions.
• Regular coaching and feedback to support personal and professional growth.
• Participation in a company‑wide Intern Summit.

Zekelman Industries offers competitive compensation and excellent benefits, including low‑cost, high‑quality medical and dental benefits. In addition, we have an amazing tuition assistance program, a bonus plan, a 401(k) plan with a generous company match, immediate vesting, and much more.

We are Zekelman Industries.

We manufacture superior quality tubular and related products, and provide outstanding service for our valued customers.

We seek to continuously advance the skills and opportunities of our employees, utilizing the latest technology and management tools available to consistently increase profitability and the enterprise value of Zekelman Industries and of our customers.