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Lowe's · Mooresville, NC

# Store Operations Industrial Engineering – Undergrad Internship – Summer 2027

Mooresville, North Carolina, United States of America Full-time Early career Retail & Store 

Listed on Lowe's’s official careers site. Posted September 26, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there.
[Apply on Lowe's’s careers site →](https://talent.lowes.com/us/en/job/LOWEUSJR02651868EXTERNALENUS/Store-Operations-Industrial-Engineering-Undergrad-Internship-Summer-2027)

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## Job description

Do your Best Work in Mooresville This position is based at our headquarters in Mooresville, North Carolina. Our corporate office is a space where you can collaborate and do your best work. Take a walk, grab a bite (or a cup of coffee), work out or get a check-up – we invest in you so you can find your inspiration. Your Impact As a Store Operations Industrial Engineering Intern at Lowe’s, you’ll work with the Store Labor Engineering team on projects that support workforce management, store productivity, and a simple and seamless customer experience.

You’ll gain hands-on experience conducting in-store time studies, analyzing workload requirements, identifying process improvement opportunities, and developing engineered labor standards that help stores effectively manage labor costs while maintaining customer service standards. This role is ideal for students who are passionate about using industrial engineering, data analysis, and process improvement to solve real-world retail challenges.

Summer Internship Program Whether you’re starting your professional journey or pivoting to a new field, Lowe’s offers the resources and opportunities you need to thrive. Our 10-week summer internship program (May 24 – July 30, 2027) immerses you in real-world retail operations. You’ll work directly with industry experts across our stores, distribution centers, and corporate offices, gaining practical experience through hands-on projects that make meaningful contributions to our business and communities.

To succeed in this role, we seek future leaders who:
- Drive innovation with fresh perspectives and an eagerness to learn.
- Bring dynamic energy while staying open to inspiration.
- Take on challenges with sharp thinking and embrace new opportunities.
- Build strong partnerships through collaborative teamwork.
- Push boundaries to discover what’s possible. Do Your Best Work in Mooresville This internship is based at our headquarters in Mooresville, North Carolina. Our corporate office is a space where you can collaborate and do your best work. Take a walk, grab a bite (or a cup of coffee), work out or get a check-up – we invest in you so you can find your inspiration.

### What You Will Learn
- How store workforce management and labor productivity support Lowe’s strategy and the customer experience.
- How to gather and analyze workload requirements for store tasks and activities through in-store time studies.
- Analytical techniques used to translate time-study data into engineered labor standards.
- How to identify, quantify, and communicate opportunities to improve productivity, eliminate waste, and enhance store processes.
- How to evaluate alternative approaches to labor optimization while balancing labor costs and customer service standards.
- How to translate large data sets and labor analysis into clear recommendations and compelling presentations for senior leadership.
- How industrial engineers collaborate, share experiences, and apply process-improvement principles within a large retail environment.

### Minimum Qualifications
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering or a related field from an accredited university.
- Expected graduation dates of December 2027 or May 2028.

### Preferred Skills/Experience
- 3.0 cumulative GPA or higher.
- Proficient in MS Office Programs (specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
- One to two years of prior experience working in a retail environment.
- Strong collaborative, troubleshooting, problem-solving, communication, data analysis, and presentation skills.
- Ability to consider human behavior and interactions with environmental and work-area conditions when developing processes.
- Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Accuracy and attention to detail, with strong analytical, data collection, and reporting skills.
- Experience developing engineered labor standards.
- Relevant internship experience and/or other related work experience, such as a leadership role in student or campus organizations, volunteering, or similar activities.

### Benefits
- Paid Internship
- Eligibility for Lowe’s Housing Benefit
- 10% Associate Discount For information about our benefit programs and eligibility, please visit [https://talent.lowes.com/us/en/benefits](https://talent.lowes.com/us/en/benefits).

About Lowe’s Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) is a FORTUNE® 100 home improvement company serving approximately 16 million customer transactions a week in the United States. With total fiscal year 2024 sales of more than $83 billion, Lowe’s operates over 1,700 home improvement stores and employs approximately 300,000 associates. Based in Mooresville, N.C., Lowe’s supports the communities it serves through programs focused on creating safe, affordable housing, improving community spaces, helping to develop the next generation of skilled trade experts and providing disaster relief to communities in need.

For more information, visit Lowes.com. EEO Statement Lowe’s is an equal opportunity employer and administers all personnel practices without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, mental or physical disability or medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law.

About Lowe’s Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) is a FORTUNE® 100 home improvement company with total fiscal year 2025 sales of more than $86 billion. Lowe’s employs approximately 300,000 associates and operates over 1,750 home improvement stores, 540 branches and 120 distribution centers. Lowe’s is a core value S&P 500 equity stock and a dividend aristocrat. For more information, visit Lowes.com. Lowe’s is an equal opportunity employer and administers all personnel practices without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, mental or physical disability or medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law.

## At a glance
- Posted by the employer: Sep 26, 2026
- First seen by OpenNash: Oct 13, 2026
- Last checked: Oct 13, 2026
- Listed for: 17 days
- Location: Mooresville, North Carolina, United States of America
- Employment type: Full-time[Apply on Lowe's’s careers site →](https://talent.lowes.com/us/en/job/LOWEUSJR02651868EXTERNALENUS/Store-Operations-Industrial-Engineering-Undergrad-Internship-Summer-2027)

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