Design Engineer Intern

Nucor Corporation; South Carolina; Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

401K

Profit sharing

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Stock program

Scholarships

Job summary

Nucor Corporation invites you to join as a Design Intern in South Carolina, gaining hands-on experience while supporting a full-time design engineer in a production environment. You will learn load analysis, trace load paths, and operate our advanced CAD and proprietary design tools under supervision.

You'll contribute to safe, economical designs and collaborate across engineering and production teams, fostering growth within a culture that prioritizes safety, teamwork, and accountability.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or Architectural Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• High School diploma or GED completed.
• Proficient in verbal and written English

Responsibilities

• Hands-on learning: support the role of a full-time design engineer on production-related projects.
• Load analysis: determine building loads and trace load paths through structures.
• Software proficiency: participate in training to operate our proprietary design software.
• Design contribution: assist in developing structurally sound and economical components.
• Cross-functional collaboration: work with diverse teams to fabricate high-quality products.
• Professional growth: engage in team initiatives and skill-building activities.
• Cultural immersion: embrace Nucor's people-first culture and safety priorities

Skills

CAD software

Education

ABET-accredited Civil/Architectural Engineering program

Tools

Proprietary design software

Job description

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Division: Nucor Building Systems South Carolina

Other Available Locations: Georgia

Welcome to Nucor, where our unique culture sets us apart. Joining Nucor means becoming part of North America's largest steel and steel products manufacturer, offering unmatched career opportunities and stability. We are known for our innovative sustainability practices and are the continent's largest recycler. Our vibrant culture, built on personal connections and teamwork, empowers every team member with the freedom to innovate and contribute to our collective success. Experience a workplace where safety, efficiency, and meaningful personal connections define every day, enriching both our teammates and the communities we serve.

Nucor supports its teammates with top-tier benefits like Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability Insurance, 401K and Roth accounts, Profit sharing, Pay-for-performance bonuses, Paid parental leave, Tuition reimbursement, Stock program, Scholarships and more.

Basic Job Functions:

As a Design Intern, you will be learning the responsibilities of a full-time design engineer, as well as assisting the Engineering Department in various production-related projects. This could include:

• Hands-on Learning: Acquire invaluable experience supporting the role of a full-time design engineer while actively contributing to a variety of production-related projects within our Engineering Department.
• Load Analysis Mastery: Delve deep into the complexities of determining building loads and intricately tracing load paths through diverse structures, refining your understanding of structural dynamics and engineering principles.
• Software Proficiency: Engage in comprehensive training sessions to proficiently operate our state-of-the-art proprietary design software, equipping you with the tools to effectively execute design tasks with precision and efficiency.
• Design Contribution: Play a pivotal role in the design process, collaborating with seasoned professionals to develop structurally sound and economically viable components that uphold our commitment to safety and excellence.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Experience the synergy of interdepartmental collaboration firsthand as you work closely with diverse teams to fabricate high-quality products tailored to meet the needs of our valued customers.
• Professional Growth: Cultivate both personal and professional growth by actively participating in team initiatives and embracing opportunities for skill enhancement, positioning yourself as an integral member of our collaborative workforce.
• Cultural Immersion: Immerse yourself in the vibrant, people-first culture of Nucor, embracing the core values that define us as a company and embodying the spirit of camaraderie as a valued member of our team.

Safety is the most important part of all jobs within Nucor; therefore, candidates must be able to demonstrate the ability to initiate, lead, and uphold safety policies, practices, procedures, and housekeeping standards at all times.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School or General Equivalency Diploma
• Pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering/Architectural Engineering from an ABET accredited school.
• Effective with the English language using both verbal and written skills Proficient in verbal and written communication in English

Preferred Qualifications:

• Training or experience with statics, structural analysis, steel design
• Training or experience with CAD software
• Degree emphasis in Structures
• Leadership experience within clubs or organizations

Nucor is an Equal OpportunityEmployer and a drug-free workplace