Structural Engineering Internship

About the Role

Steel Dynamics is a leading industrial metals solutions company. The Structural Engineering Internship at New Millennium, a division of Steel Dynamics Inc., offers direct involvement in projects impacting production, safety, and infrastructure reliability. Interns gain hands-on experience in both design and field work, including analyzing and drafting structural components and inspecting critical infrastructure. This role provides exposure to the full lifecycle of civil engineering in a manufacturing setting and opportunities to collaborate with contractors, operators, and engineers.

Key Responsibilities

• Apply engineering principles to support ongoing design, analysis, and construction projects.
• Assist in evaluating and designing structural components such as platforms, open-web steel joists and girders, and welded and bolted connections.
• Conduct inspections of existing infrastructure to identify potential issues and recommend solutions.
• Perform experiments, collect field data, and analyze results to guide project decisions and operational improvements.
• Utilize laboratory and engineering tools, including AutoCAD and BIM software, to create drawings, models, and technical documentation.
• Collaborate with engineers, contractors, and operations personnel to clarify requirements, coordinate repairs, and support project execution.
• Ensure compliance with applicable building codes, safety standards, and internal quality expectations.
• Contribute to day-to-day engineering activities in a fast-paced industrial environment.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Interest in Structural Engineering.
• Enrollment in a Bachelor’s degree program in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• Ability to attain EIT license and eventual Civil PE licensure.
• Experience with AutoCAD and BIM software.
• Preferred GPA of at least 2.7.

Qualifications

• Candidates should have a strong interest in Structural Engineering and be enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree program in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Experience includes:
• Designing and analyzing structures such as buildings, crane runways, mezzanines, platforms, and equipment supports.
• Evaluating structural loading, vibration, thermal expansion, and wear.
• Ensuring designs comply with local building codes, OSHA safety regulations, and industry-specific standards.
• Participating in structural detailing using AutoCAD.
• Generating modification details to resolve field conflicts.