About the role#
This internship offers a balance of office-based engineering work and hands-on industrial experience at our Sinton Flat Roll Division. You will work alongside operators and maintenance teams on the production floor, applying engineering principles directly to equipment and systems. This role allows you to design solutions and test them in real-world conditions.
What you'll do#
- Assist with substation reliability and preventative maintenance through inspections and spare parts planning.
- Support safety initiatives including labeling and schematic reviews.
- Participate in upgrade and installation projects by reviewing diagrams and updating system documentation.
- Contribute to instrumentation and control projects, including HMI programming and logic development.
- Assist in troubleshooting and repairing electrical systems.
- Perform inventory management tasks such as cataloging materials and preparing bills of materials.
- Shadow electricians during installations, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
- Collaborate with contractors, vendors, and internal teams on electrical projects.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a bachelor’s degree program in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology.
- Coursework or experience in electrical machinery, power distribution, PLCs/automation systems, or power electronics/drives.
- A preferred GPA of at least 2.7.
Location & details#
- Location: Sinton, Texas.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Full-time.
- Compensation: This is a paid position.
About Steel Dynamics, Inc
Steel Dynamics, Inc. operates as a domestic steel producer and metals recycler. Founded in 1993, the company maintains facilities across the United States and Mexico. It manufactures various steel products including sheet steel, structural beams, and rail. The business also processes ferrous and nonferrous scrap and produces liquid pig iron. It is based in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
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