2027 Engineering Internship- Steel Mill

Gerdau; Jackson (TN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Gerdau is seeking college students for the G.Start paid internship program. These internships are project-focused and aim to develop students for future technical and managerial positions within a global company with more than 110 years of steel industry leadership.

Ideal candidates are undergraduates entering their junior or senior year, pursuing engineering degrees, with strong academics and leadership experience.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Materials Science or Metallurgy Engineering or related field.
• Minimum GPA 2.5 (preferred GPA 3.0 or higher).
• 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 ability.

Responsibilities

• Participate in G.Start internships, project-focused and mutually beneficial.
• Grow personally and professionally as part of a global company with 110+ years of entrepreneurship.
• Collaborate across functions to outperform in various settings and circumstances.

Skills

Leadership potential

Interpersonal skills

Written and verbal communication

Initiative

Problem-solving

Education

Mechanical, Electrical, Materials Science or Metallurgy Engineering

Job description

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Date: Sep 24, 2026

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 amajor steel manufacturing company, operating in 10countries,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 processmakes our steel one of the greenest choices available.

Job Responsibilities and the Individual

An Intern with Gerdau must have an eagerness to grow personally and professionally, being a part of a global company with more than 110 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.

• Undergraduate entering Junior or Senior year.
• Pursing a degree in Mechanical, Electrical, 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 much demonstrate leadership potential, strong interpersonal skills, excellent written and oral communication skills, initiative, and problem-solving skill

Start shaping the future with us!

Gerdau believes in equal employment opportunity 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. All external applicants must be legally eligible to immediately work in the country of hire without current or future sponsorship.

If you are vision-impaired or have some other disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act / Accessible Canada Act or 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 or [e-mail]

Nearest Major Market: Jackson
Nearest Secondary Market: Memphis