About the role#
This internship offers hands-on experience in both design and field work within an industrial manufacturing setting. You will work on projects that impact production, safety, and infrastructure reliability. You will work alongside engineers, contractors, and operations personnel to see how civil engineering integrates with daily business operations.
What you'll do#
- Apply engineering principles to support design, analysis, and construction projects.
- Evaluate and design structural components like platforms, open-web steel joists, girders, and connections.
- Inspect existing infrastructure to identify issues and recommend solutions.
- Perform experiments and collect field data to guide project decisions.
- Use AutoCAD and BIM software to create drawings, models, and technical documentation.
- Collaborate with teams to clarify requirements and coordinate repairs.
- Ensure all work meets building codes, safety standards, and quality expectations.
What you'll need#
- A strong interest in Structural Engineering.
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor’s degree program in Civil Engineering or a related field.
- A preferred GPA of at least 2.7.
Location & details#
- Location: Salem, Virginia.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Term: Rolling.
- Employment: Full-time, paid internship.
About Steel Dynamics, Inc
Steel Dynamics, Inc. operates as a domestic steel producer and metals recycler. Founded in 1993, the company maintains facilities across the United States and Mexico. It manufactures various steel products including sheet steel, structural beams, and rail. The business also processes ferrous and nonferrous scrap and produces liquid pig iron. It is based in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
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