G. Future – Leadership Development

Job Description

2027 Engineering Leadership Development Program | Gerdau North America

The Tone:
This is an early career, full-time program at Gerdau North America, located in Petersburg, VA. Gerdau is a major steel manufacturing company, operating in 10 countries and employing over 30,000 individuals, producing long and special steel products for various markets including agriculture, energy, industrial, automotive, and manufacturing. The company stimulates the economy through its network of recycling operations and mills, utilizing efficient and clean production practices including electric arc furnace (EAF) technology. This program is designed to develop Gerdau’s next generation of managerial and technical leaders by investing in junior talent and providing intensive development.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person Petersburg, VA
• Mission: To develop future managerial and technical leaders for Gerdau through an intensive 12-month program utilizing on-the-job learning, classroom training, coaching, and ongoing mentorship.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Problem Solving: Solve large- and small-scale problems, such as creating mechanical components/assembly drawings or proposing business methods to optimize product output and redirect process prioritization to improve current production standards.
• Strategic Management: Work as a leader to manage the strategic implementation of overall business goals within assigned departments like the Melt Shop or Rolling Mill.
• Mentorship & Integration: Engage in a unique Mentorship Program with a seasoned professional to facilitate integration with Gerdau, understand its values and business culture, and gain technical knowledge and business vision.
• Industry Immersion: Visit customers and suppliers to gain in-depth knowledge of the business from beginning to end, and travel to various destinations throughout the US and Canada for a holistic industry view.
• Collaborative Development: Interact with other G.Futures from across North America while tackling some of the organization’s biggest challenges, fostering growth in managerial, interpersonal, analytical, and technical skills.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Possess a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Industrial Engineering, Electrical Automation, Material Sciences/Metallurgy, or another applicable engineering degree.
• Experience: Be a Bachelor’s graduate from within the past 3 years, or expected to graduate by Summer 2027, with a maximum of 3 years of full-time work experience.
• Skills: Demonstrate a record of high academic achievement (Minimum GPA 2.5, preferred GPA 3.0 or above), high learning agility, a willingness to adapt and develop continuously, leadership roles in student organizations or extra-curricular activities, and the ability to travel to various locations within the United States and Canada.
• Bonus: Preference for a degree related internship experience.