NTP Decatur - Summer 2027 Electrical Engineer Internship

Nucor Corporation; Decatur (AL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Nucor Corporation in Decatur, AL is offering a Summer 2027 Electrical Engineer Internship. You will work closely with a mentor and production teams to execute continuous improvement projects on-site, gaining hands-on experience across electrical, automation, and network systems.

The internship seeks a student pursuing a 4-year Electrical Engineering degree, with a GPA of 3.0 or higher, and legal authorization to work in the United States.

Qualifications

• Must be pursuing a 4-year degree in Electrical Engineering with a minimum GPA of 3.0.
• Candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States (no visa sponsorship now or in the future).
• Familiarity with electrical drawings/schematics is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement new systems and modify existing equipment.
• Improve production and maintenance processes with thorough documentation.
• Provide technical expertise on electrical, automation, and network systems.
• Perform failure analysis and troubleshooting to drive continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with other departments and production teams to achieve project goals.

Skills

Electrical drawings interpretation

Root cause analysis

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

AutoCAD Electrical

SolidWorks

20/30 CAD

SCADA

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NTP Decatur - Summer 2027 Electrical Engineer Internship

Division: Nucor Tubular Products - South

Location: Decatur, AL, United States

Internship Start Date: May 2027

Internship End Date: August 2027

Welcome to Nucor, where our unique culture sets us apart. Joining Nucor means becoming part of North America's largest steel and steel products manufacturer, offering unmatched career opportunities and stability. We are known for our innovative sustainability practices and are the continent's largest recycler. Our vibrant culture, built on personal connections and teamwork, empowers every team member with the freedom to innovate and contribute to our collective success. Experience a workplace where safety, efficiency, and meaningful personal connections define every day, enriching both our teammates and the communities we serve.

Basic Job Functions:

The Electrical Engineering intern will work closely with an electrical engineering mentor as well as with electrical engineers, maintenance, and production teammates to execute continuous improvement projects on-site. The responsibilities as a mechanical engineering intern will vary day to day as the position is involved in many different aspects of engineering.

The responsibilities of an Electrical Engineering Intern at Nucor include, but are not limited to:

• Design and implementation of new systems and modification of existing equipment
• Improve production and maintenance processes, keep accurate documentation for all improvements.
• Provide technical expertise regarding electrical, automation, and network systems.
• Failure analysis/troubleshooting
• Work in cooperation with other departments or teams

Safety is the most important part of all jobs within Nucor; therefore, candidates must be able to demonstrate the ability to initiate, lead, and uphold safety policies, practices, procedures, and housekeeping standards at all times.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Seeking a 4-year degree in Electrical Engineering (Aerospace and ISE will be considered)
• Minimum collegiate GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the US (Nucor will not sponsor the need for a visa now or in the future).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to generate and interpret electrical drawings & schematics. AutoCAD or AutoCAD electrical experience preferred.
• Experience with SolidWorks, 20/30 CAD, and/or other equivalent modeling software.
• SCADA/historical data analysis applied to root cause analysis and continuous improvement.

Nucor is an Equal OpportunityEmployer and a drug-free workplace