Paid Design Engineer Intern - Wood Truss Innovation

MiTek Industries, Inc.; Chesterfield (MO); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical/Dental/Vision

Parental Leave

Bonuses

Career advancement

401(k) + Profit Sharing

Disability Insurance

MyFlexPay Pay Access

Job summary

MiTek Industries, Inc. invites students nearing degree completion to a paid 12-week engineering internship from May 17 to August 6.

The program pairs you with a Manager and Mentor to work on impactful projects, present outcomes, and network within a hybrid work environment that encourages innovation and inclusion. The role offers hands-on design, calculation-based improvements, and collaboration across engineers, customers, and software teams to solve real-world truss-related challenges and

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Civil, Structural or Mechanical Engineering.
• Cumulative GPA 3.0 or higher.
• Ownership of one or more high priority projects that will assess your problem solving and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide calculation-based improvements to existing standard engineering details.
• Research and test new methods of using metal plate connected wood floor trusses.
• Creatively design field repairs for truss components in accordance with acceptable engineering principles and judgment.
• Design truss components based on specified parameters from customers and use knowledge of engineering and building codes with collaboration with other engineers.
• Discuss design modifications and reviews with customers.
• Assist, train and counsel customers in troubleshooting issues and design problems.
• Review results of the truss design software for accuracy and collaborate with engineers and software development team.
• Collaborate with engineers, architects and building officials on customer component design projects.

Skills

Algebra

Trigonometry

Physics

Statistics

Material strength

Structural analysis

Design

Project ownership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Structural or Mechanical Engineering

GPA 3.0+ (current student)

Job description

MiTek Industries, Inc. invites students nearing degree completion to a paid 12-week engineering internship from May 17 to August 6.

The program pairs you with a Manager and Mentor to work on impactful projects, present outcomes, and network within a hybrid work environment that encourages innovation and inclusion. The role offers hands-on design, calculation-based improvements, and collaboration across engineers, customers, and software teams to solve real-world truss-related challenges and