Maintenance Engineering Internship (Spring 2026)

Job Details

Division:River Metals Recycling LLC

Location:Cincinnati, OH, United States

Other Available Locations:N/A

Welcome to Nucor, where our unique culture sets us apart. Joining Nucor means becoming part of North America's largest steel and steel products manufacturer, offering unmatched career opportunities and stability. We are known for our innovative sustainability practices and are the continent's largest recycler. Our vibrant culture, built on personal connections and teamwork, empowers every team member with the freedom to innovate and contribute to our collective success. Experience a workplace where safety, efficiency, and meaningful personal connections define every day, enriching both our teammates and the communities we serve.

Nucor supports its teammates with top-tier benefits like Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability Insurance, 401K and Roth accounts, Profit sharing, Pay-for-performance bonuses, Paid parental leave, Tuition reimbursement, Stock program, Scholarships and more.

Why Nucor?

As a Fortune 150 company, Nucor is known for being North America’s leader in designing, manufacturing, and recycling steel and steel products with a history of long-term sustainability and stability. Our success is built from the teams that forge our innovation. Forbes lists Nucor among America's Best Large Employers. The key to Nucor’s success is that we care about the safety and well-being of our teammates and customers, the health and protection of our environment, and the relationships we establish in the communities where we live and work. At Nucor, you won’t find a job, you will find a career.

Best Benefits in the Business:

- Paid Weekly with Bonus and Profit Sharing

- Clearly defined career pathways with unlimited growth opportunities

- Paid Training

- Company provided uniforms and PPE

- Paid Vacation – 3 weeks after 1 year

- Paid Holidays – 10 per year and 1 personal day

- Parental Leave

- Tuition Reimbursement - $5,250 year for teammates, $2625 for spouses

- Scholarship Program – Every child of a Nucor teammate is eligible for $4000 per year

- Low-cost medical, dental, vision after 30 days

- Company-paid life and disability insurance

- Company matching 401(k) plan

- Employee stock purchase plan – we match 10% of your purchase

Go to www.Nucor.com/benefits to learn more!

Basic Job Functions:

Safety is the most important part of all jobs within Nucor; therefore, candidates must be able to demonstrate the ability to initiate, lead, and uphold safety policies, practices, procedures, and housekeeping standards at all times.

The Maintenance Engineering Co-Op will support the development and integration of maintenance programs across multiple sites. Co-op will last for up to12 weeks. Co-ops will work 40 hours a week, earn a competitive wage, and travel.

- The Co-Op will assist in cataloging equipment assets, building preventive maintenance (PM) tasks, and entering data into the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).

- The Co-Op will collaborate with site teams to gather equipment specifications, operational details, and maintenance needs, and document findings using Excel and related platforms.

- The Co-Op may travel to operational sites, primarily within the Cincinnati region, to support equipment inspections, verify field data, and assist with rollout of program improvements.

- Co-Ops completing multiple sessions may take lead on select improvement initiatives or pilot program rollouts.

- Must have reliable transportation due to travel requirements.

Minimum Qualifications:

- Actively pursuing Bachelors or technical degree program with concentration in Industrial Engineering, Project Management, Systems Engineering or related discipline.

- Experience with CMMS platforms

- Strong MS Excel skills

- Strong CAD skills

- Strong data analytics and management skills

- Ability to build relationships, collaborate and work efficiently with team members.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Familiarity with facility layout tools

- Interest in maintenance systems preferred

- Ability, willingness, and desire to work in a hands-on, industrial environment.

- Ability and willingness to work outside in extreme weather conditions in an industrial environment.

Our Commitment to a Drug-Free Workplace:

Employment is contingent upon successfully passing a pre-employment drug screening, which includes both urine and hair follicle testing.

Nucor is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer – M/F/Disabled/Vets – and a drug – free workplace