Structural Engineering Intern: Design, Fieldwork & Impact

Steel Dynamics, Inc; Butler (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Furnished housing

Competitive pay

Intern Extravaganza

On-site experience

Job summary

Steel Dynamics, Inc. offers a Structural Engineering Internship at the Butler, Indiana facility for Summer 2027. Interns engage in design, analysis, site inspections, and field work on major industrial projects.

You will gain hands-on experience with AutoCAD and BIM in a real manufacturing setting, collaborating with engineers and contractors to support production and safety goals. Applicants should be enrolled in Civil Engineering with an eye toward EIT licensure; housing options are provided

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's in Civil Engineering with strong interest in structural engineering.
• Eligible for EIT license and eventual Civil PE licensure is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Apply engineering principles to support design, analysis, and construction projects across various building types.
• Assist in evaluating and designing structural components such as platforms, joists, girders, and connections.
• Conduct inspections of existing infrastructure to identify issues and propose solutions.
• Perform experiments, collect field data, and analyze results to guide project decisions.
• Utilize AutoCAD and BIM tools to create drawings, models, and technical documentation.
• Collaborate with engineers, contractors, and operations personnel to coordinate repairs and support execution.
• Ensure compliance with building codes, safety standards, and internal quality expectations.
• Contribute to day-to-day engineering activities in a fast-paced industrial environment.

Skills

AutoCAD

BIM software

Structural analysis

Civil engineering

Field work

Education

Bachelor's in Civil Engineering

EIT license eligible

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

Steel Dynamics, Inc. offers a Structural Engineering Internship at the Butler, Indiana facility for Summer 2027. Interns engage in design, analysis, site inspections, and field work on major industrial projects.

You will gain hands-on experience with AutoCAD and BIM in a real manufacturing setting, collaborating with engineers and contractors to support production and safety goals. Applicants should be enrolled in Civil Engineering with an eye toward EIT licensure; housing options are provided