About the role#
U.S. Bridge is seeking a motivated intern to join the Engineering and Drafting team for a hands-on experience in steel bridge fabrication. This mentored position involves rotating through engineering and drafting departments to build an understanding of how a bridge moves from initial drawings to finished steel. Interns will contribute to live projects while working alongside experienced engineers, drafters, and shop personnel.
What you'll do#
- Tour the fabrication shop to observe CNC machines, drills, saws, and overall shop workflow.
- Learn industry terminology including floor beams, stringers, trusses, connections, splices, and copes.
- Meet with the team to understand how plans become detailed shop drawings and gain an overview of the project lifecycle from bid proposal to shipping.
- Review shop drawings against contract documents to identify key components.
- Assist drafters with releasing shop drawings and related documentation.
- Support engineers with routine calculations and checks, such as bolt counts, paint area, and pay weight summaries.
- Sit in on project meetings, take notes, and help organize project documentation.
- Spend time in the shop connecting drawings to physical steel and learning basic weld symbols.
- Track one or two active projects as a supporting team member through the detailing and fabrication stages.
- Maintain a journal documenting resources and processes learned.
What you'll need#
- Current pursuit of a degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related field.
- Strong attention to detail, as engineering accuracy is essential for safety.
- A proactive and curious mindset with comfort asking questions to 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 comfort working across different departments.
Location & details#
- Location: Cambridge, Ohio.
- Term: Rolling.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Status: Full-time and paid.
- Note: Pre-employment drug and alcohol testing and background checks are conditions of employment.
About U.S. Bridge
U.S. Bridge designs, engineers, and builds steel bridges for vehicular, pedestrian, and utility use. The company provides in-house fabrication and installation for permanent and temporary bridge structures. It also manufactures bridge accessories like flooring and railing. Based in Cambridge, Ohio, the firm has operated since 1936.
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