Manufacturing Electrical Engineer Intern - Summer 2027

American Cast Iron Pipe Company; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Hands-on projects

Summer internship

Job summary

American Cast Iron Pipe Company, based in Birmingham, Alabama, offers a Student Worker internship for Summer 2027 to gain practical experience in electrical systems within a manufacturing setting.

You will assist engineers with troubleshooting, update electrical drawings, and learn CAD, PLCs and industrial controls while collaborating with operators and supervisors. Applicants must be pursuing a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering and have strong communication and MS Office skills.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Electrical knowledge

Troubleshooting

Microsoft Office

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Pursuing Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Industrial controls knowledge

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