NTP - Birmingham - Nucor Technical Academy

Overview

NTP - Birmingham - 2026 Nucor Technical Academy is a training program designed to teach electrical maintenance fundamentals and to train a person with a high school diploma (or GED) to the level of a maintenance electrician within a two-year (27 month) training period. The program combines classroom instruction with structured hands-on training to prepare the individual to enter the workforce as a Maintenance Electrician.

Responsibilities will include hands-on assignments working with experienced Nucor Maintenance Team Members.

Location:

Birmingham, AL, United States.
Program may require relocation to Tuscaloosa, Alabama for initial training and coursework as described below.

Safety is a core requirement; candidates must demonstrate the ability to initiate, lead, and uphold safety policies, practices, procedures, and housekeeping standards at all times.

• The Nucor Technical Academy is located and administered at Nucor Steel Tuscaloosa, Inc. in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
• Selected candidates begin academic coursework online and participate in limited on-the-job training at their sponsoring Nucor division in the first summer and initial fall. Candidates relocate to Tuscaloosa before the initial spring semester and remain there for five continuous semesters.
• Candidates may return to sponsoring divisions between semesters until graduation.

• Current high school transcript (2.75 GPA preferred); includes the first semester of the senior year.
• ACT, SAT, or Accuplacer scores: upload to the application packet if available; if not available, provide before interview.
• One-page essay explaining how work history, activities, or other interests make you a good candidate; include career or educational goals.
• Willingness Questionnaire (questions listed after you click "Apply Now").
• Interested candidates must complete a separate application to Shelton State Community College in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

• Apply online to Shelton State Community College for entry in the summer semester of next year (do not select other semesters).
  https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./
• After applying to Shelton State, obtain your SSID (Shelton State r) and continue with the steps for Nucor Technical Academy:
• Apply online to Nucor Technical Academy at  and search by location or job title; click “Apply Now.”
• Include Student Information Sheet (available online at: ).
• Include chronological resume and transcript with ACT/SAT/Accuplacer scores; include a one-page essay.
• All application steps must be completed by December 31, 2025. Contact Jimmy Gillespie () with questions.

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

• Division:
  Nucor Tubular Products - South
• Location:
  
  Birmingham, AL, United States
• Posting status:
  Applications will be accepted until December 31, 2025 (may close earlier if all positions are filled).

• Internship

• Full-time

• Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries:
  Manufacturing