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Electrical Engineer Intern

Lexington, SCOnsiteInternshipJunior / Entry-level$23–$27 /hrPosted 18 days agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

  • Electrical Engineering
  • electrical systems
  • controls
  • instrumentation
  • motors
  • preventive maintenance
  • continuous improvement
  • electrical drawings
  • schematics

Nice to have

  • industrial fly ash processing
  • materials operations

Role summary

Heidelberg Materials is seeking an Electrical Engineer Intern to support electrical engineering projects focused on plant reliability, efficiency, and safety. The intern will assist with troubleshooting electrical systems, motors, and controls, participate in maintenance and improvement initiatives, and review technical documentation. This role offers hands-on experience in an industrial materials operations environment, combining office and plant floor activities. The position requires a student pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering with knowledge of electrical systems and strong analytical and communication skills.

Line of Business: Other

About Us

Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest suppliers of building materials. Heidelberg Materials North America operates over 450 locations across the U.S. and Canada with approximately 9,000 employees.

What You'll Be Doing

  • Support electrical engineering projects that improve plant reliability, efficiency, and safety.
  • Assist with troubleshooting and analyzing electrical systems, motors, controls, and instrumentation.
  • Participate in preventive maintenance and continuous improvement initiatives across plant operations.
  • Review electrical drawings, schematics, and technical documentation to support project execution.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and implement process and equipment improvements.

What Are We Looking For

  • Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
  • Knowledge of electrical systems, controls, instrumentation, and industrial equipment through coursework or hands-on experience.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting capabilities.
  • Effective communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work in a team environment.
  • Demonstrated initiative, curiosity, and commitment to safety and continuous improvement.

Work Environment

  • Hands-on experience in an industrial fly ash processing and materials operations environment.
  • Combination of office, control room, and plant floor activities.
  • Exposure to manufacturing equipment, operational processes, and engineering projects.
  • Must be able to work safely around industrial machinery and in varying indoor and outdoor conditions.

What We Offer

  • $23-$27/hour
  • Summer PTO Holidays
  • Intern In-Person Events
  • Employee Resource Group Activities

Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Female / Veteran / Disabled


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