Steel Dynamics is looking for an Electrical Engineering Intern to assist with substation reliability, safety initiatives, upgrade projects, instrumentation and control projects, troubleshooting and repair of electrical systems, inventory management, and gaining hands-on field experience.
Requirements
- Candidates should be enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology.
- Degree program or experience should include one or more of the following: electrical machinery, power distribution, PLCs/automation systems, power electronics/drives.
- Support substation reliability by inspecting and documenting current conditions of PTs (Potential Transformers) and CTs (Current Transformers), preparing inventories of available spares, and identifying components that require ordering for contingency planning.
- Assist with preventative maintenance of high-voltage substations, including reading equipment nameplates, assessing transformer health, and developing documentation based on OEM specifications and site safety standards.
- Collaborate with engineering teams to optimize sa
Responsibilities
- Assist with substation reliability and preventative maintenance through inspections, documentation, and spare parts planning.
- Support engineering teams on safety initiatives, including labeling, schematic review, and lockout/tagout procedures.
- Participate in upgrade and installation projects by reviewing diagrams, updating schematics, and supporting system documentation.
- Contribute to instrumentation and control projects by assisting with HMI programming, logic development, and monitoring systems.
- Assist in troubleshooting and repairing electrical systems, including sourcing replacement components and supporting system restoration.
- Perform inventory management tasks such as cataloging materials, preparing bills of materials, and assisting with procurement planning.
- Gain hands-on field experience by shadowing electricians during installations, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
Other
- This internship is located at the Steel Dynamics Roanoke Bar Division located in Roanoke, VA, in the Melt/Cast Department.
- This internship will take place Summer 2026.
- Furnished Housing Free of Cost
- 401(k) & Company Match
- Preferred GPA of at least 2.7.
