Description

Job Title: Engineering Summer Inter

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

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Upon request, reasonable accommodation may made to enable individuals with qualified disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be able to support plant operations which are in continuous operation and work outdoors in various types of weather conditions.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

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

Atlantic Alumina, located on the Mississippi River in Gramercy, Louisiana, is the only major alumina refinery operating in the United States. The facility imports bauxite from the company's surface mining operation in Jamaica. Bauxite ore is transported by ship to Gramercy where it is unloaded and refined through a chemical process into Alumina, the common name for aluminum oxide. We use a sustainable, continuous loop process consisting of digestion…clarification…precipitation…and calcination…to produce more than 1 Million Metric Tons per Year of alumina in the form of wet hydrate cake, dry hydrate and smelter grade alumina which are used for a variety of specialized products and as an intermediate step in the production of aluminum. At every step of these processes, the Safety of our workforce and the Quality of our products are top priorities. Atlantic Alumina employees are part of a proud team whose work makes an everyday impact on the world. During 2018/19, the plant capacity was expanded to store and more effectively manage its bauxite residue. This $25 plus million investment significantly reduces our ongoing environmental footprint and provides a vehicle to significantly reduce the volume of existing bauxite residue storage areas, extending the effective life of the facility. Manufacturers use Gramercy's smelter-grade alumina (SGA) to produce aluminum and its chemical-grade alumina's (CGA) as a critical ingredient in products such as water treatment chemicals; flame retardants; catalysts for oil, gas and other refineries; building materials; and numerous other industrial and consumer products in the chemical, pharmaceutical, manufacturing, coatings, cosmetics, ceramics and pigments industries on a global scale.

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