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.

About the Role

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 support safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations. This is an on-site role located in Harrow, ON.

The official Zekelman internship program runs from May 24, 2027, through August 13, 2027.

This role is ideal for a student early in their electrical engineering journey who is curious, safety-minded, detail-oriented, and interested in applying classroom knowledge within an industrial manufacturing environment.

What You’ll 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.

Who You Are

• 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’ll Get

Zekelman Industries offers a PAID internship experience with meaningful work, professional development, and the opportunity to make a real impact. Interns also enjoy:

• 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.

Zekelman Industries offers competitive compensation and excellent benefits, including low-cost, high-quality medical and dental benefits.  In addition, we have an amazing tuition assistance program, a bonus plan, an RRSP plan with a generous company match, immediate vesting, and much more.

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We are Zekelman Industries.

We manufacture superior quality tubular and related products, and provide outstanding service for our valued customers.

We seek to continuously advance the skills and opportunities of our employees, utilizing the latest technology and management tools available to consistently increase profitability and the enterprise value of Zekelman Industries and of our customers.