The board
- Hours
- Full time
- Where
- Birmingham, AL - Atlas
- Apply by
- End Date: April 1, 2027
- Posted
- Sep 22
You may not know our name, but you know our products. What we make is part the places where we live, work and play – all day, everyday.
Zekelman is a family of companies — 100% domestic manufacturers — with a legacy dating back to 1877. We’re proud to be the largest independent steel pipe and tube manufacturer in North America and the leading innovator in multi-family housing development.
We believe in what we build and what we build, builds the world around us. Hospitals, hotels, schools, bridges, airports and more.
Come build a career you believe in.
What you'd do
- Support electrical engineering and controls projects that improve manufacturing equipment and plant operations.
- Assist with basic electrical troubleshooting, testing, and issue resolution alongside engineering and maintenance team members.
- Participate in electrical panel walk-downs, wiring checks, equipment inspections, and documentation updates.
- Review electrical drawings, technical diagrams, and equipment documentation with guidance from experienced team members.
- Help collect and analyze data related to equipment performance, downtime, reliability, and operational efficiency.
- Support preventive maintenance and continuous improvement activities for electrical and automated systems.
- Collaborate with engineering, maintenance, controls, and production teams to identify and resolve equipment-related issues.
- Lead and promote healthy and safe work practices as required by regulatory agencies and Company policy.
What they want
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Robotics, or a related field.
- Coursework or introductory exposure to engineering, coding, PLCs, automation, electrical engineering, or controls concepts.
- Foundational understanding of electrical engineering concepts.
- Ability to read technical diagrams or willingness to learn.
- Comfortable working in a manufacturing or plant-floor environment.
- Detail-oriented with strong safety awareness and a willingness to ask questions.
What you get
- Hands-on exposure to engineering in a manufacturing environment.
- Access to company-wide networking events, team-building activities, and learning sessions.
- Regular coaching and feedback to support personal and professional growth.
- Participation in a company-wide Intern Summit.
About Zekelman Industries
As an Intern, Electrical Engineer at Zekelman Industries’ Atlas Tube facility, this role supports the engineering team by assisting with electrical, controls, and maintenance-related projects in a manufacturing environment. The intern will gain hands-on exposure to industrial electrical systems and manufacturing equipment while learning from experienced engineering and maintenance professionals. The intern will collaborate closely with engineering, maintenance, controls, and production teams to…
- Starts
- 2026-09-22