Title: Electrical Engineering Intern- Summer 2027 Location: Brandenburg, KY, US, 40108 Posted: Sep 3, 2026
Description: Job Details Division: Nucor Steel Brandenburg Location: Brandenburg, KY, United States Other Available Locations: N/A Located on the banks of the Ohio River, Nucor Steel Brandenburg is a state-of-the-art plate mill, part of North America’s largest steel and steel products manufacturer, and the continent’s largest recycler. Since beginning operations in 2022, our Brandenburg mill has been producing world-class plate steel using innovative and sustainable technology. At Brandenburg, we combine Nucor’s nationwide strength and stability with the close-knit culture of a growing team. Safety is our highest priority, and our culture of teamwork and accountability empowers every teammate to contribute, innovate, and succeed. We take pride in not only building steel, but also building strong communities and lasting careers. Nucor Steel Brandenburg teammates enjoy industry-leading pay, a performance-driven bonus structure, and a comprehensive benefits package, including: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability Insurance 401(k) and Roth retirement plans with profit sharing Nucor stock investment program Tuition reimbursement and scholarship opportunities Paid parental leave And more Come build your career with us at Brandenburg — where opportunity, innovation, and community come together. Basic Job Functions: The role of the Electrical Engineering Intern is to contribute to the Nucor team, focusing on achieving exceptional results in the areas of safety, cost, and reliability. The role will be hands-on and interactive with the maintenance and production teams in the field. The selected candidate’s job responsibilities will include: Learning power distribution, process control, and process fundamentals involved in steel making. Maintenance/Engineering projects focused on safety, cost, and reliability. Preventive & predictive maintenance programs and routines. Routine maintenance and troubleshooting equipment and process related issues. Learning and applying new skills in system troubleshooting, power quality, and power transmission within the steel making processes 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: Rising Junior or Senior. Fundamental knowledge of protection and control schemes. Willing to work scheduled and unscheduled overtime. Nucor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug-free workplace
About Nucor Corporation
Nucor Corporation manufactures steel and steel products through more than 300 facilities. Based in Charlotte, North Carolina, the company operates as the largest steel producer in the United States. It also functions as a large-scale recycler, processing roughly 20 million tons of ferrous scrap each year. The organization employs over 31,000 people.
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