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Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 5, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 26, 2026. S&C Electric Company scores B on the Alion truth index.

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S&C Electric Company is a Chicago-based manufacturer of switching, protection and automation equipment for electric power transmission and distribution, with a Canadian subsidiary, S&C Electric Canada Ltd, based in Toronto. Founded in 1911 after the invention of the liquid power fuse, the company has been 100% employee-owned since 2012 and employs more than 3,500 people, supplying utilities, data centers, airports, mining and industrial sites with switchgear, reclosers, fuses, microgrid controls and services. It hires assemblers, machinists, material handlers, mechanical, materials and test engineers, project managers, IT support staff and engineering interns.

JOB SUMMARY

At S&C Electric Company, a 100% employee-owned company, we help keep the lights on for people and businesses worldwide. Our manufacturing roles build the equipment that protects the critical infrastructure of the power grid, and each of our team members lends their unique skills to this crucial mission. We empower our people by providing pathways to a long-term career and support them in their professional growth by sustaining a culture founded on respect, strengthened by collaboration, and measured by our shared successes. The manufacturing industry is booming with opportunities to learn new things, expand your skills, and build a long-term career.

Join S&C to make an impact on tomorrow’s energy challenges and become an employee-owner!

Available Shift:

1st shift: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, Monday - Friday

Full-Time Summer 2027 Internship

At S&C, we are dedicated to providing competitive and equitable compensation for all our team members, and we are committed to transparency in our pay practices. The estimated per hourly range for this position is $22 - 30 per hour based on experience.

Competitive Weekly Pay Period

The Mechanical Engineering Intern will assist the Manager - Process Engineering and other project engineers with process engineering & facilities related tasks associated with engineering projects. Process & Facilities projects are related to electroplating, finishing, painting, waste treatment, system design, building design and construction, manufacturing engineering, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, building renovation/remodeling projects, equipment replacements and upgrades, plant rearrangement, machinery installations and moves, and modifications to existing process systems including plating, finishing, polymers.

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Perform engineering tasks/calculations.

  • Write basic functional descriptions of different mechanical systems.

  • Field verification of existing conditions.

  • Research to find equipment to meet specified requirements based on the calculations performed.

  • Prepare CAD layouts and drawings on Microstationor Autocad.

  • Work with contractors to get projects implemented/installed.

  • Prepare engineering documentation for various projects being performed by engineers.

To select this job as one of interest to you, at a minimum, you must have the following:

  • Must be in good standing as a student at the Bachelor’s or Master’s degree level at an accredited university majoring in Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering and returning to school full-time at the end of the internship.

  • Excellent communication skills and basic math/bookkeeping skills.

  • Familiarity with Microstation, AutoCadand/or other CAD software.

  • Computer proficiency in Windows, Word, Excel.

MAJOR PHYSICAL DEMANDS

  • Standing: Frequent.

  • Lifting: Infrequent under 35 pounds.

  • Walking: Frequent.

  • Carrying: Infrequent under 35 pounds.

  • Pushing: Infrequent.

  • Pulling: Infrequent.

  • Bending: Infrequent.

  • Reaching: Infrequent.

  • Handling: Infrequent.

  • Environment: Primarily Office.

Ready to make an impact and become an employee-owner? Apply now to join our inclusive and innovative team! Explore open positions.

S&C Electric is committed to equal-opportunity employment. All employees and applicants will be considered without regard to age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation to complete the application, please email us at [email protected].

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