Electrical Engineer Internship/Co-op

Dow's Electrical Engineers provide specialized technical support and innovative solutions for project teams, operations, and maintenance.  Our Electrical Engineers work with complex, large scale electrical generation and distribution systems with more than 7 gigawatts of power and steam (more than 0.7 GW is renewable) across 30 major sites around the globe.  Our Electrical Engineers also work with integrated instrumentation and control systems that are essential to the safe and reliable operation of our production facilities across the globe. 

Please join Dow for one of two information sessions about Electrical Engineering careers in Manufacturing and Engineering (Sept 12th and 24th).  Electrical Engineering students intending on completing their bachelor’s degree are encouraged to attend.

- Sept 12th - 6:00-7:00 PM CDT: Join the meeting now (Meeting ID: 284 617 902 453 & Passcode: XXSQik)

- Sept 24th - 5:00-6:00 PM CDT: Join the meeting now (Meeting ID: 285 484 486 089 & Passcode: p3Zwf6)

Dow will be hosting an Electrical Engineering Virtual Career Fair on October 2nd and 3rd with interviews to follow.  Please take time to complete a Yello Registration for the Electrical Engineering Virtual Career Fair using this link, so we can get a copy of your resume and enter you in our EE Talent Database:

Electrical Engineering Career Fair Registration for Interns/Coops: https://tinyurl.com/ykvufgab

Dow National Student Program Application: https://corporate.dow.com/en-us/careers/jobs/position.R2054068.html

At Dow, we believe in putting people first and we’re passionate about delivering integrity, respect and safety to our customers, our employees and the planet.  

Our people are at the heart of our solutions. They reflect the communities we live in and the world where we do business. Their diversity is our strength. We’re a community of relentless problem solvers that offers the daily opportunity to contribute with your perspective, transform industries and shape the future. Our purpose is simple - to deliver a sustainable future for the world through science and collaboration. If you’re looking for a challenge and meaningful role, you’re in the right place. 

Dow is currently seeking exceptional Undergraduate and Graduate level Engineering students for Internship/Alternating Term Co-op opportunities in Operations (aka Manufacturing & Engineering) to start a work assignment during the upcoming Spring, Summer, or Fall term. 

ABOUT OPERATIONS: The Operations function within Dow is comprised of four unique focus areas that translate business strategies into operations priorities and results. The focus areas are Manufacturing, Technical Expertise & Support (TES), Environmental, Health, & Safety Operations (EH&S), and Emergency Services, & Security (ES&S).   

Some Dow facilities are positioned near navigable waterways and are deemed TWIC® facilities as per the Maritime Transportation Security Act. Please review this FAQ on TWIC® credentialing and acceptable documentation. If placed at a location that is deemed a TWIC facility, the successful candidate must be willing and able to adhere to the TWIC credentialing requirements. 

ABOUT YOU: Your job will include a broad range of responsibilities in a variety of different work settings such as chemical plant safety and environmental performance, process operation, optimization, modification, maintenance, and technology implementation. Engineers must use sound technical judgment to enable safe and efficient plant operations. We invite you to help us combine world-class expertise, future-focused technologies, and sustainability to solve global issues. You’ll work as part of a team at Dow and we have many opportunities to address challenging real-world problems.  

Internship Track – Single work term commitment that is available for any school term. Dow encourages students to apply for a work term other than summer. Students must reapply and be reconsidered for additional work terms. 

Alternating Term Co-op (ATC) Track:  Dow Operation’s 3-term work commitment where a student alternates between taking classes on campus and working terms in our various Operations departments.  One (or more) of the work terms must be in the spring or fall semesters (i.e. can’t do all 3 terms in the summer).  Back-to-back work terms are allowed. If a student wanted to complete terms beyond the 3-term commitment, they would need to reapply to be considered.  Students considering the ATC should consult with their academic advisors to understand how working one or more non-summer terms could impact graduation date. 

Key Program Details: 

All work terms are a minimum of 12 weeks with a maximum of 14 weeks in duration for both Tracks. 

The majority of the positions are available in Louisiana, Michigan and Texas. Limited positions may exist in other sites in the United States. Student must be committed to relocate anywhere in the U.S. outside of specified preferences. 

Student must be able to provide reliable transportation to/from job site as manufacturing sites are not near public transportation routes (i.e. Municipal Rail, Bus Routes, Taxi, or Uber). 

The variety of positions available at Dow can include: 

Electrical Engineer  
(Key Roles: Production, Hardware Design, Maintenance/Reliability, Project Controls, or Improvement Engineer)   
You will fill one of several technical resource roles where you will provide technical support to plant operating personnel to maintain safe, reliable, and efficient operations.   Key responsibilities may include providing technical expertise in areas such as maintenance & reliability as well as power plant production operations and project engineering.  Responsibilities may range from power plant operations, process improvements, predictive maintenance, failure analysis, and MCC/transformer/switchgear design to electrical instrumentation troubleshooting and problem solving, preventive maintenance, process improvements, safety enhancements, motor control, cost optimization, project management and implementation, equipment design, and new technology implementation.  

Preferred Qualifications: 

Commitment to relocate anywhere in the U.S. outside of specified preference 

Rising College Sophomores and Juniors 

A preferred GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) at your current university 

Enrolled in an ABET accredited program 

Excellent written and oral communication skills 

Outstanding work ethic and leadership potential 

Active participation and leadership in extracurricular activities and on-campus organizations 

Previous internship/co-op experience is a plus 

Required Qualifications 

Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, or Material Science/Metallurgical Engineering 

A minimum requirement for this U.S. based position is the ability to work legally in the United States on a permanent basis. No visa sponsorship/support is available for this position, including for any type of U.S. permanent residency (green card) process. 

Contingencies: 

Reliable attendance is an expectation of every Dow employee, therefore the successful candidate must be able to provide their own accommodation and have their own reliable transportation to the plant site daily. Our plant sites are not on public transportation routes, hence: Uber, Lyft, and other similar public transportation means (Subways, Trains, Buses, etc.) are typically not available to reliably access the work location due to site security measures. 

About Dow

Dow (NYSE: DOW) is one of the world’s leading materials science companies, serving customers in high-growth markets such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer applications. Our global breadth, asset integration and scale, focused innovation, leading business positions and commitment to sustainability enable us to achieve profitable growth and help deliver a sustainable future. We operate manufacturing sites in 31 countries and employ approximately 35,900 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $45 billion in 2023. References to Dow or the Company mean Dow Inc. and its subsidiaries. ​​​​Learn more about us and our ambition to be the most innovative, customer-centric, inclusive and sustainable materials science company in the world by visiting www.dow.com.

As part of our dedication to the diversity of our workforce, Dow is committed to equal opportunities in employment.  We encourage every employee to bring their whole self to work each day to not only deliver more value, but also have a more fulfilling career. Further information regarding Dow's equal opportunities is available on www.dow.com.

Dow is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and is committed to providing opportunities without regard for race, color, religion, sex, including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity, national origin, age, disability and genetic information, including family medical history. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may call us at 1-833-My Dow HR (833-693-6947) and select option 8.