Electrical Engineer Co-op
At AMERICAN, college students gain practical experience and valuable mentorship as interns. Founded in Birmingham, Alabama in 1905, AMERICAN is a manufacturer of fire hydrants, valves, ductile iron and spiral-welded steel pipe for the waterworks industry, and high-frequency-welded steel pipe for the oil and natural gas industries. AMERICAN's diversified product line also includes fire pumps, structural casing and piling, castings for waterworks products and large machinery, and specialty rubber products. For more than a century, AMERICAN has been committed to doing things The Right Way by applying the Golden Rule in life and in business, always exceeding customer expectations, by empowering and supporting our team members, and by being a good neighbor in our communities.
Acceptable Majors
- Electrical Engineering
- Electrical Computer Engineering
Ideal Candidate
- Must be currently pursuing a bachelor's degree or higher
- Junior or Senior Standing
- Available to begin co-op in Summer 2025
- Self-motivated and eager to learn
- Desire to work in an industrial environment
- Experience in Microsoft Word and Excel
- Strong analytical/problem-solving skills
Potential Projects
- Perform design engineering projects, including updating prints, replacing HMIs, optimizing industrial controls, and gaining hands-on programming experience. Oversee these projects from start to finish
Benefits
- Paid Internship/Co-op
- Housing Stipend
- Paid Vacation Day