Hands-On Structural Engineering Intern: Design & Field Work

Steel Dynamics, Inc; Salem (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Furnished Housing Free of Cost

401(k) & Company Match

Employee Discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Intern Extravaganza

Competitive Pay

Job summary

Steel Dynamics, Inc. offers a Structural Engineering Internship that is hands-on and project‑driven, with involvement in both design and field work at the New Millennium facility. Interns gain exposure to real projects, inspect infrastructure, and contribute to solutions in a dynamic industrial setting.

This role emphasizes practical learning and safety compliance. Interns collaborate with engineers, operators, and contractors, participate in design reviews, and work toward EIT licensure while

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field, with intent to obtain EIT.
• Eligible for EIT license and Civil PE licensure.
• Preferred GPA of at least 2.7.

Responsibilities

• Support ongoing design, analysis, and construction projects.
• Assist in evaluating and designing structural components like platforms and girders.
• Conduct inspections of infrastructure and propose solutions.
• Perform experiments, collect field data, and analyze results for decisions.
• Create drawings and documentation using AutoCAD and BIM tools.
• Collaborate with engineers, contractors, and operations personnel to meet requirements.
• Ensure compliance with building codes, safety standards and quality expectations.
• Contribute to daily engineering activities in a fast-paced plant environment.

Skills

AutoCAD

BIM software

Field data collection

Team collaboration

Education

Civil Engineering (Bachelors)

Pursuing EIT license

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Steel Dynamics, Inc. offers a Structural Engineering Internship that is hands-on and project‑driven, with involvement in both design and field work at the New Millennium facility. Interns gain exposure to real projects, inspect infrastructure, and contribute to solutions in a dynamic industrial setting.

This role emphasizes practical learning and safety compliance. Interns collaborate with engineers, operators, and contractors, participate in design reviews, and work toward EIT licensure while