Structural Engineering Internship

Job Description

Structural Engineering Internship | Steel Dynamics, Inc

The Tone:
Steel Dynamics produces lower-carbon steel products from recycled scrap for industries like construction, automotive, and energy. This internship offers hands-on design and field work, directly impacting production, safety, and infrastructure reliability. Interns collaborate with engineers and contractors, gaining full lifecycle exposure to civil engineering in a manufacturing setting.

The TL;DR
• Role: Structural Engineering Internship
• Type: Internship
• Team: New Millennium, a division of Steel Dynamics Inc. (SDI), focused on structural steel joists and deck
• Mission: Solve real-world structural engineering challenges in a manufacturing setting and contribute measurable value
• Tech Stack: AutoCAD, BIM software

What You’ll Actually Do
• Design: Apply engineering principles to support design, analysis, and construction projects.
• Inspect: Conduct inspections of existing infrastructure to identify issues and recommend solutions.
• Analyze: Perform experiments, collect field data, and analyze results to guide project decisions.
• Collaborate: Work with engineers, contractors, and operations personnel on project execution.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree program in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Experience: Strong interest in Structural Engineering; preferred GPA of at least 2.7.
• Skills: Structural Design, Structural Analysis, AutoCAD.