Manufacturing Electrical Engineer Intern - Summer 2027

American Cast Iron Pipe Company; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Internship/Co-op

Housing Stipend

Paid Vacation Day

Job summary

American Cast Iron Pipe Company in Birmingham, Alabama, offers a paid Student Worker internship for Electrical Engineering students to gain hands-on experience in a manufacturing setting.

You will assist engineers with troubleshooting, update electrical drawings, and learn about PLCs, CAD tools, and industrial controls while collaborating with operators and supervisors.

Qualifications

• Available to start Summer 2027.
• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Basic knowledge of electrical systems and troubleshooting.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist engineers with troubleshooting electrical issues and day-to-day operations.
• Help update and maintain electrical drawings, schematics, and documentation.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Good written and verbal communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (in progress)

Tools

CAD software

PLCs

Industrial controls

Job description

At AMERICAN, college students gain practical experience and valuable mentorship as Student Workers. Founded in Birmingham, Alabama in 1905, AMERICAN is a manufacturer of fire hydrants, valves, ductile iron and spiral-welded steel pipe for the waterworks industry, and high-frequency-welded steel pipe for the oil and natural gas industries. AMERICAN's diversified product line also includes fire pumps, structural casing and piling, castings for waterworks products and large machinery, and specialty rubber products. For more than a century, AMERICAN has been committed to doing things The Right Way by applying the Golden Rule in life and in business, always exceeding customer expectations, by empowering and supporting our team members, and by being a good neighbor in our communities.

Acceptable Majors

Electrical Engineering

Minimum Qualifications

• Available to start Summer 2027
• Must be currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
• Basic knowledge of electrical systems and troubleshooting
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Good written and verbal communication skills

Ideal Candidate

• Basic knowledge of CAD software, PLCs, or industrial controls
• Strong computer, technical, and problem-solving skills
• Good work ethic and interpersonal skills
• Ability to collaborate with operators, supervisors, and engineers
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail
• Interest in learning about electrical systems in a manufacturing or industrial environment

Potential Projects

• Assist engineers with troubleshooting electrical issues and day-to-day operations
• Help update and maintain electrical drawings, schematics, and documentation

Benefits

• Paid Internship/Co-op
• Housing Stipend
• Paid Vacation Day

EOE/VETS/DISABILITY