Electrical Engineer Intern (Spring 2027)
Cincinnati, OHInternship$26.5–27.5/hrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today
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The Electrical Engineering Co-Op supports controls engineering initiatives across scrap metal recycling facilities. The role assists with PLC and HMI programming, industrial control system design, project implementation, and field support. It includes travel to facilities and work in industrial environments. Candidates must be pursuing a bachelor's or technical degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field; PLC and HMI experience is preferred.
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Location: [[filter4]], [[filter3]], [[filter2]]
Address: 300 Pike St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Other Available Locations: [[mfield1]]
Compensation: $26.50-$27.50/hr
About Nucor
Welcome to Nucor, where our unique culture sets us apart. Joining Nucor means becoming part of North America's largest steel and steel products manufacturer, offering unmatched career opportunities and stability. We are known for our innovative sustainability practices and are the continent's largest recycler. Our vibrant culture, built on personal connections and teamwork, empowers every team member with the freedom to innovate and contribute to our collective success. Experience a workplace where safety, efficiency, and meaningful personal connections define every day, enriching both our teammates and the communities we serve.
Nucor supports its teammates with top-tier benefits like Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability Insurance, 401K and Roth accounts, Profit sharing, Pay-for-performance bonuses, Paid parental leave, Tuition reimbursement, Stock program, Scholarships and more.
What You'll Do:
The Electrical Engineering Co-Op will support controls engineering initiatives across multiple scrap metal recycling facilities.
Controls System Design & Programming
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Utilize Rockwell Software to design, upgrade, or convert existing Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) and Human-Machine Interface (HMI) programs.
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Support the design, development, testing, and documentation of industrial control and information systems to meet operational requirements.
Project Support & Implementation
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Assist with defining system requirements, conducting field surveys, and supporting installation, checkout, and commissioning activities.
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Work closely with the controls engineering team to execute projects that support production facilities.
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Travel to in- and out-of-state facilities to support inspections and project implementation.
Technical Development & Field Support
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Build foundational skills in computer-aided drafting, hardware and software design, and software development and testing techniques.
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Support system installation and troubleshooting in an industrial environment.
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Participate in ongoing learning and application of controls engineering best practices and safety standards.
What We're Looking For:
Required:
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Actively pursuing a Bachelors or technical degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
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Strong MS Excel and PC configuration skills.
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Ability to build relationships, collaborate, and work effectively in a team environment.
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Must have reliable transportation and ability to travel as required.
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Comfortable working in an industrial environment, including outdoor exposure and varying weather conditions.
Preferred:
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Experience with PLC and HMI systems.
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Previous internship or hands-on experience in controls, electrical, or industrial systems environments.
Our Commitment to a Drug-Free Workplace:
Employment is contingent upon successfully passing a pre-employment drug screening, which includes both urine and hair follicle testing.
Nucor is an Equal OpportunityEmployer and a drug-free workplace
How this job compares
Set against the 2,965 open Electrical Engineering jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 4, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$26.5–27.5/hr
- US median$25–35/hr277 hourly ranges
This range's midpoint, $27/hr, is 10% below the US median midpoint ($30/hr) — in the middle half of Electrical Engineering hourly ranges across the US.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 135 open Electrical Engineering jobs in Ohio and 2,965 across the US. 3% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Ohio
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- Experience
- Electrical Engineering postings that state a minimum ask for 6 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 5 to 10 years (1,977 postings).
- Education
- 1,385 of the 2,965 open Electrical Engineering jobs (47%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 4, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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