Engineering Internship/Co-op Spring 2027

About the role

Job Title

Engineering Internship/Co-op Spring 2027

Position Overview

Shaw's Internship and Co-op Program is designed to attract talented students eager to gain real-world experience, develop in-demand skills, and make meaningful contributions. Through hands-on projects, mentorship, and professional development opportunities, participants make an impact from day one while building a strong foundation for future career success.

Apply today to start making your impact!

What you'll do

• Students have the opportunity to complete a series of semesters, either rotating between school/work or sequentially, working onsite in Shaw's manufacturing operations facilities in an engineering capacity
• We will help you match with a facility that best utilizes your skills and interests to develop yourself and the onsite team

Here, we empower and encourage our trainees to work with our engineering staff and apply both knowledge and problem-solving skills to ongoing facility projects; these often include tackling real-world issues and gives trainees valuable technical experience for a successful career start.

• Project work typically begins more basic during the student's first semester and will progressively get more advanced and impactful as the student gains experience
• Upon completing multiple semesters as an intern or co-op, you will have grown your own knowledge of working in a full-time position as an engineer in manufacturing and will be developmentally ready to interview for full-time positions with us upon graduation.

What you get

• Purpose and meaningful work from the very beginning.
• A company dedicated to developing your professional skills, enabling you to gain real-world experience in projects you enjoy, and growing your professional network.
• A culture of authenticity, mutual support, continuous innovation, and effective leadership.

Location

• Dalton, Georgia and Southeast United States (specific locations listed below)
• Corporate Housing is provided at a discount in most locations

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled in an accredited university and working on a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Operations, Chemical, Materials, Automation, or a related engineering field
• Must have completed at least 3 or more semesters of college coursework
• If you are a co-op, you must be registered with your university's official co-op program or career services office
• Must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5; Full-time student status highly preferred

• Competencies: Motivational Fit
• Execute Action Plan
• Influence Others
• Initiate Action
• Adapt and Chance
• Learn Continuously

• Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM | hours may vary depending on facility and training schedule needs
• Specific Locations: Dalton, GA; Andalusia, AL; Aiken, SC; Columbia, SC; Bainbridge, GA; Thomson, GA; Cartersville, GA; Ringgold, GA; Adairsville, GA; Calhoun, GA; and more

Work Shift

8 Hr non-rotating shift, Hrs fall to in punch day, Observed Calendar, shift starts AM