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Atlantic Alumina - Gramercy Operations, Gramercy, LA, United States


Job Title:

Engineering Summer Intern

Department:

Engineering

Reports to:

Glendon Logan

Location:

Gramercy, LA – Corporate

Schedule:

Part-time – Monday through Friday

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

Effective Date:

04/22/2026

Position Overview
We are seeking a motivated and technically curious Engineering Summer Intern to join our Engineering team for the summer of 2026. This internship provides hands‑on experience working on real engineering projects, exposure to industry-standard tools and practices, and the opportunity to learn from experienced engineers in a collaborative environment. The ideal candidate is eager to learn, detail-oriented, and interested in applying academic knowledge to real-world engineering challenges.

Key Responsibilities

Assist engineers with design, development, testing, or implementation of engineering solutions

Support analysis, documentation, and validation of engineering requirements and processes

Participate in problem‑solving, debugging, testing, or prototyping activities

Collect, analyze, and interpret technical data

Prepare technical documentation, reports, or presentations

Collaborate with cross‑functional teams such as product, manufacturing, quality, or IT

Follow engineering standards, safety protocols, and company procedures

Participate in team meetings, design reviews, and project updates

(Responsibilities may vary based on engineering discipline and project assignment.)

Qualifications

Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering (e.g., Mechanical, Electrical, Software, Computer, Civil, Industrial, or related field)

Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills

Basic understanding of engineering principles relevant to field of study

Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, specifications, or code (as applicable)

Effective written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work independently and in a team‑based environment

Preferred Qualifications

Coursework or project experience related to the internship focus

Experience with relevant tools or software (examples below):

Software:

Python, Java, C/C++, SQL, Git

Mechanical:

AutoCAD, SolidWorks, MATLAB

Electrical:

Circuit design, PLCs, MATLAB, LabVIEW

General/Industrial:

Data analysis, process improvement, Excel

Previous internship, co‑op, lab, or academic project experience

What You’ll Gain

Hands‑on experience with real engineering projects

Mentorship from experienced engineers

Exposure to professional engineering workflows and best practices

Practical application of classroom concepts

Resume‑building experience and career development

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive hourly pay

Professional development and learning opportunities

Flexible scheduling (as applicable)

Potential consideration for future internships or entry‑level roles

Pre-Employment

Must successfully complete Atalco Gramercy’s required drug screening and physical examination.

TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Credential) required prior to offer acceptance; MSHA (Mine Safety and Health Administration) training to be completed upon hire.

Work Environment
Work occurs in a setting representative of plant operations that run continuously and may require outdoor work in varying weather conditions. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

Other Duties
This job description is not designed to cover all activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required. Duties may change at any time with or without notice.

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