2027 Engineering Intern - Fort Smith, AR

Gerdau North America; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Gerdau North America is seeking college students for the G. Start internship program. It is a paid internship aimed at building future technical and managerial talent through project work and cross-functional exposure.

Open to undergraduates (junior/senior) pursuing Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Industrial, or Materials/Metallurgy Engineering, with strong academics and leadership experience. Eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate entering Junior or Senior year.
• Pursuing a degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Industrial, Materials Science or Metallurgy Engineering 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.

Responsibilities

• Undergraduate entering Junior or Senior year.
• Pursuing a degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Industrial, Materials Science or Metallurgy Engineering 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.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Education

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Chemical Engineering

Industrial Engineering

Materials Science

Metallurgy Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Suite

SolidWorks

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 7 countries, 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 use of this technology and its process make 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 Metallurgy Engineering 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.

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