Engineering Internships
Engineering internships give university students, recent graduates, and early-career switchers hands-on project experience, mentorship from working engineers, and, at many employers, a path toward a full-time offer. Openings across Consulting & Professional Services, Manufacturing, and Electronics & Hardware are growing, with Kimley-Horn, Garver, and Tesla among the employers posting roles now.
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Responsibilities
- Using standard operating procedures, established engineering processes and basic calculations, successfully complete in an efficient and timely manner routine engineering assignments that may include research, testing, design and development.
- Develop the ability and demonstrate the initiative to complete tasks in a manner requiring less direct and immediate supervision than would be required in the initial phases of the associate engineer’s employment.
- Apply engineering procedures and calculations to develop solutions to problems requiring some minor level of innovation.
- With technical guidance from more senior engineers, gather and evaluate engineering data in order to apply knowledge to relevant assignments.
- Interact in an effective and appropriate manner with other Altec personnel and customer representatives in order to complete projects and assignments.
- Develop the skills necessary to become an engineer.
Basic Qualifications
Students must:
- be able to provide documentation stating that they are enrolled full-time in a college or university and in good standing.
- be at least 18 years of age.
- have completed a minimum of 24 hours of coursework or have earned sophomore class standing.
- maintain a minimum GPA of 2.8 on a 4.0 scale.
- preference given to those who are able to work on site with a part-time schedule throughout the school year.
Experience Level Adjustmnt
Should the selected candidate meet the qualifications of a more experienced level in the career path, the job level may be adjusted.
Why Join Altec?
If you're considering a career with Altec, there's never been a better time to join us! Our company was founded on values that place the customer first and prioritize our people as our greatest strength. Over the years, those values and our talented associates have helped us to earn the trust and confidence of customers worldwide. Today, Altec is an innovative, financially sound company that sets the standard of excellence in design, manufacturing and service — and that's why we're the ideal place for you to grow your career.
Founded in 1929, Altec is a privately held company headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama. Altec specializes in the manufacture, sale and service of aerial devices, digger derricks, cranes and specialty equipment for the electric utility, telecommunications, tree care, construction, and light and signs markets. We help our customers dig deeper and reach higher in more than 100 countries around the world.
EEO Statement
Altec Industries, Inc. and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers and maintain affirmative action plans to recruit, retain, develop, and promote qualified individuals without unlawful consideration of race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Altec strives to maintain a work environment free from unlawful discrimination and harassment, where associates are treated with respect and dignity.
Pay Transparency
Pay: $23.00/hour. We are committed to fair and competitive pay for all associates based on their experience, education, and qualifications.
Should the selected candidate meet the qualifications of a more experienced level in the career path, the job level may be adjusted.
Responsibilities
- Using standard operating procedures, established engineering processes and basic calculations, successfully complete in an efficient and timely manner routine engineering assignments that may include research, testing, design and development.
- Develop the ability and demonstrate the initiative to complete tasks in a manner requiring less direct and immediate supervision than would be required in the initial phases of the associate engineer’s employment.
- Apply engineering procedures and calculations to develop solutions to problems requiring some minor level of innovation.
- With technical guidance from more senior engineers, gather and evaluate engineering data in order to apply knowledge to relevant assignments.
- Interact in an effective and appropriate manner with other Altec personnel and customer representatives in order to complete projects and assignments.
- Develop the skills necessary to become an engineer.
Basic Qualifications
Students must:
- be able to provide documentation stating that they are enrolled full-time in a college or university and in good standing.
- be at least 18 years of age.
- have completed a minimum of 24 hours of coursework or have earned sophomore class standing.
- maintain a minimum GPA of 2.8 on a 4.0 scale.
- preference given to those who are able to work on site with a part-time schedule throughout the school year.
Experience Level Adjustmnt
Should the selected candidate meet the qualifications of a more experienced level in the career path, the job level may be adjusted.
Why Join Altec?
If you're considering a career with Altec, there's never been a better time to join us! Our company was founded on values that place the customer first and prioritize our people as our greatest strength. Over the years, those values and our talented associates have helped us to earn the trust and confidence of customers worldwide. Today, Altec is an innovative, financially sound company that sets the standard of excellence in design, manufacturing and service — and that's why we're the ideal place for you to grow your career.
Founded in 1929, Altec is a privately held company headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama. Altec specializes in the manufacture, sale and service of aerial devices, digger derricks, cranes and specialty equipment for the electric utility, telecommunications, tree care, construction, and light and signs markets. We help our customers dig deeper and reach higher in more than 100 countries around the world.
EEO Statement
Altec Industries, Inc. and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers and maintain affirmative action plans to recruit, retain, develop, and promote qualified individuals without unlawful consideration of race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Altec strives to maintain a work environment free from unlawful discrimination and harassment, where associates are treated with respect and dignity.
Pay Transparency
Pay: $23.00/hour. We are committed to fair and competitive pay for all associates based on their experience, education, and qualifications.
Should the selected candidate meet the qualifications of a more experienced level in the career path, the job level may be adjusted.
Engineering Internship Market
Who's Hiring
- Kimley-Horn30
- Garver13
- Tesla5T
- Metallus4M
- BAE Systems USA4
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services14
- Manufacturing4
- Electronics & Hardware3
- Automotive2
- Human Resources1
Tips for Your Engineering Internship Search
Start your search in the fall for summer roles
Large engineering employers, defense contractors, semiconductor manufacturers, and major tech hardware firms, open summer intern cohorts as early as August or September. Waiting until spring means competing for a smaller pool of remaining seats. Set a calendar reminder to search actively when the new academic year begins.
Build a portfolio before you polish your resume
Hiring teams at engineering internships want evidence of what you can do, not just where you have worked. Document two or three projects with the tools used, the problem you solved, and a linked repository or published output. A visible body of work gives recruiters something concrete to evaluate when your work history is thin.
Work your campus network and apply directly at the same time
Campus career fairs surface structured programs tied to your university, and professors or career center staff often know which employers recruit from your school before roles post publicly. Apply directly to companies running smaller cohorts in parallel, combining both approaches reaches employers your campus pipeline may not cover.
Practice your technical screen out loud before you apply
Engineering intern screens typically involve data structures and algorithms problems where interviewers weigh how you reason through a solution as much as whether you reach the right answer. Practice coding problems out loud, narrating your approach, so explaining your thinking becomes automatic before the actual interview.
Target structured rotational and university programs early
Many large engineering employers run formal intern cohorts, rotational programs, university hiring initiatives, or semester co-op pipelines, designed specifically to train people new to the field. These programs recruit on a fixed calendar, fill fast, and often close before general postings appear. Identify the ones that fit your discipline and apply in the first wave.
Set your work-type filter before you start
On-site roles are 82% of the engineering internships listed here. Decide what you can commit to before you search so you are not sorting through relocation requirements or lab-access schedules that don't fit your situation. Filter by location and work type first, then focus your applications on the roles you can actually accept.
Engineering Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an engineering internship?
Lead with coursework, personal projects, and a portfolio rather than work history, hiring teams expect limited experience at the intern level. A linked GitHub repository or published project gives recruiters something concrete to assess. Combine direct applications with campus career fairs, where engineering recruiters often move faster for students they meet in person.
Can an engineering internship turn into a full-time job?
Many employers extend return offers to strong interns, but conversion is never guaranteed. What drives it most is performance on real engineering work, available headcount on the team, and whether the employer runs a structured return-offer process. Treat the internship as an extended interview and deliver on your project without counting on a standing offer at the end.
When should I apply for engineering internships?
Earlier than most candidates expect. Large employers, aerospace, semiconductor, and tech hardware firms among them, open their summer engineering intern cohorts the preceding fall, sometimes as early as August or September. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to the start date, so openings appear year-round and checking regularly pays off.
Are engineering internships paid?
Most professional engineering internships in the United States are paid. Compensation varies by company size, industry, and location, and individual listings show what the employer discloses. Stipend-only or unpaid arrangements exist but are uncommon at accredited engineering programs, where course credit rarely substitutes for pay at well-resourced employers.
What should an engineering internship resume include?
Lead with two or three complete projects rather than work history: name the tools and languages used, describe what the project accomplished, and link the repository, published analysis, or design files so reviewers can assess your actual work. Add relevant coursework, relevant lab or research experience, and keep the document to one page.
Are there remote engineering internships?
Yes. Remote and hybrid roles make up 18% of the engineering internship listings here, with the rest on-site. Remote cohorts fill fast because they attract applicants from across the country, so apply early and filter by work type to see them before they close.
What is a rotational engineering internship?
A rotational engineering internship places you in two or three different teams or functions over one summer or semester, giving you exposure to hardware, software, systems, or manufacturing depending on the employer's structure. These programs are designed for people new to the field, recruit early in the fall cycle, and are competitive, apply in the first wave to improve your odds.
Can international students get engineering internships?
Yes. F-1 students can intern through CPT while enrolled or through OPT work authorization after finishing a degree, and the employer does not have to file anything for either, so many companies are open to international interns. Confirm your eligibility and timing with your university's international student office before accepting an offer.
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