Engineer and Draftsman Intern

About the role#

U.S. Bridge is seeking an intern to join the Engineering and Drafting team for a hands-on experience in steel bridge fabrication. This role offers a rotation through engineering and drafting departments, providing insight into how a bridge transitions from initial drawings to finished steel. This is a mentored position where you will observe fundamental processes before transitioning to supporting live projects alongside engineers, drafters, and shop personnel.

What you'll do#

• Tour the fabrication shop to observe the workflow and equipment, including CNC machines, drills, and saws.
• Learn industry terminology such as floor beams, stringers, trusses, connections, splices, and copes.
• Review shop drawings against contract documents and assist in releasing documentation.
• Support engineers with routine tasks, including bolt counts, paint area calculations, and pay weight summaries.
• Spend time on the shop floor connecting drawings to physical steel and learning basic weld symbols.
• Track one or two active projects through the detailing and fabrication stages.
• Participate in project meetings and maintain a journal of resources and processes learned.

What you'll need#

• Currently pursuing a degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or Architecture.
• Strong attention to detail, as engineering accuracy is a matter of safety.
• A proactive, curious mindset with a willingness to ask questions and understand the reasoning behind tasks.
• A genuine interest in structural steel fabrication and the bridge industry.
• Willingness to split time between the shop floor and a desk.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work across departments.

Location & details#

• Location: Cambridge, Ohio.
• Modality: On-site.
• Schedule: Full-time.
• Status: Paid internship.
• Terms: Rolling basis.