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Electrical Engineering Intern- Summer 2027

CompanyNucor
LocationUnited States
Work ModeOn Site
PostedSeptember 3, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will contribute to safety, cost, and reliability goals by working hands-on with maintenance and production teams. Responsibilities include learning steel-making processes, performing equipment troubleshooting, and executing maintenance projects.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
1102
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Nucor Rebar Fabrication is a leader in detailing, fabrication and installation of reinforcing steel; but that's not all we do. We can also assist with construction know-how. During the design phase of a project, we work with our customers to find cost effective alternatives. We can recommend changes that result in time or materials savings and lead to overall cost reduction.​ When you work with us, it's not just rebar you're getting, it's construction expertise accumulated over our many years of experience. We know our teammates are the reason we're able to offer exceptional customer service. We value providing our teammates access to compensation, benefits and time off to make their priorities a possibility. Join our team today!
About the Role

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

Key Skills
Power distributionProcess controlSteel makingPreventive maintenancePredictive maintenanceTroubleshootingPower qualityPower transmissionSafety complianceEngineering project management
Categories
EngineeringManufacturingEnergySecurity & Safety
Benefits
Medical insuranceDental insuranceVision insuranceDisability insurance401(k) retirement planRoth retirement planProfit sharingNucor stock investment programTuition reimbursementScholarship opportunitiesPaid parental leave