2027 Engineering Intern - Fort Smith, AR

Gerdau Ameristeel Corp.; Buell (AR); On-site; USD 16,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Job summary

Gerdau Ameristeel Corp. invites college students to join the G. Start internship program, a paid opportunity to develop technical and managerial skills within a global steel company.

The program targets undergraduates in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Industrial, Materials Science, or Metallurgy Engineering, with leadership experience and strong communication abilities. Candidates must be eligible to work full-time and commit to a project-driven learning path.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level student; pursuing Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Industrial, Materials Science or Metallurgy Engineering or related field.
• Record of high academic achievement (Minimum GPA 2.5, preferred GPA 3.0 or higher).
• Well-rounded applicants with leadership roles in student organizations or extracurricular activities.
• Must be legally authorized to work full-time in the country of hire without requiring sponsorship for employment.
• Candidates must demonstrate leadership potential, strong interpersonal skills, excellent written and oral communication skills, initiative, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Internship is project-focused and mutually beneficial.
• Develop technical and managerial skills while contributing to real projects.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Demonstrate leadership and initiative in project tasks.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Initiative

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Education

Engineering disciplines (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Industrial, Materials Science, Metallurgy)

Tools

SolidWorks

CAPEX

Microsoft Office

Job description

At Gerdau, we empower our people to grow, thrive, and make a difference—together. With a culture built on trust and teamwork, we offer meaningful work, continuous development, and opportunities to shape your future. We invite you to come work with us, where your contributions are valued, your voice is heard, and your career is forged with purpose.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

Gerdau is seeking college students to participate in our G. Start program. G. Start is a paid internship program with the goal of developing students for future technical and managerial positions G. Start internships are project-focused and mutually beneficial. G. Start is a program that values the diversity and inclusion of our business and society.

Gerdau is looking for G. Start candidates who have an eagerness to grow personally and professionally, being a part of a global company with more than 120 years of entrepreneurship and achievements in the steel industry. This program is for individuals with high learning agility and willingness to adapt and develop continuously, who aim at consistently outperforming in a variety of settings and circumstances.

Who We Are

Gerdau is a major steel manufacturing company, operating in 7countries, and employing over 30,000 individuals.The North American business divisions (Gerdau Long Steel North America and Gerdau Specialty Steel North America)produce long and special steel products for the agriculture, energy, industrial,automotive,and manufacturing markets.We stimulate the economy through our network of recycling operations and mills, operating ten mills in the U.S. and three in Canada. Our mills utilize efficient and clean production practices, including the use of electric arc furnace (EAF) technology.The useofthis technology and its processmake our steel one of the greenest choices available.

Opportunities to Learn

• Microsoft suite, CAPEX, SolidWorks, and more!

Job Responsibilities and the Individual

• Undergraduate entering Junior or Senior year.
• Pursing a degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Industrial, Materials Science or MetallurgyEngineering or related from a recognized accredited college or university.
• Record of high academic achievement (Minimum GPA 2.5, preferred GPA 3.0 or higher).
• Well-rounded applicants with leadership roles in student organizations or extra-curricular activities.
• Must be legally authorized to work full-time in the country of hire without requiring current or future sponsorship for employment.
• Candidates must demonstrate leadership potential, strong interpersonal skills, excellent written and oral communication skills, initiative, and problem-solving skills.

Start shaping the future with us!

Gerdau believes in equal employment opportunities related to all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of Gerdau that there will be no discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

If you are vision-impaired or have some other disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act /Accessible Canada Actor a similar law, and you wish to discuss potential accommodations related to applying for employment at Gerdau, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team at (866)-788-2798 [e-mail]