Civil Engineering Internship

About the Role

This Structural Engineering Internship at New Millennium (a division of Steel Dynamics Inc.) offers hands-on experience in both design and field work. Interns are directly involved in projects impacting production, safety, and long-term infrastructure reliability, working alongside engineers, contractors, and operations staff. The internship provides exposure to the full lifecycle of civil engineering in a manufacturing setting, combining office and on-site project work to prepare students for real-world challenges.

Responsibilities

• Support operations and projects using engineering principles, including designing structural components from foundations to building systems.
• Collaborate with engineers, contractors, and operations staff to ensure compliance with building codes and safety standards.
• Contribute to fast-paced day-to-day engineering activities.
• Analyze structures to ensure long-term durability under industrial conditions.
• Assess and design structural components such as platforms, open-web steel joists and girders, steel deck, and welded/bolted connections.
• Design and prepare field details for reinforcements, structural retrofits, or repairs, coordinating with external parties for project success.
• Collaborate with contractors, engineers, and customers to coordinate technical and scheduling information.
• Ensure all designs comply with local building codes, OSHA safety regulations, and industry-specific standards through documentation and review.
• Participate in structural detailing using AutoCAD.
• Participate in destructive load testing of steel joists.

Requirements

• Pursuing a degree in Structural or Civil Engineering.
• GPA of 2.7+ preferred.
• Effective work practices, positive attitude, and team-oriented mindset.
• Comfortable performing hands-on work in an industrial environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively with engineering and operating staff.

Benefits

• Furnished Housing (Free of Cost): Provided for interns living more than 50 miles from the work site, including essential furnishings.
• 401(k) & Company Match: Eligibility to participate in the company 401(k) plan with a 10-50% company match that vests immediately.
• Employee Discounts: Access to discounts on hotels, vehicles, and other goods and services through Steel Dynamics’ nationwide partner network.
• Employee Assistance Program: Up to five free visits per issue, per year for counseling, legal advice, financial guidance, and other daily living resources.
• Intern Extravaganza: A two-day event at company headquarters featuring facility tours, networking with company leaders, and cultural activities.
• Competitive Pay: Competitive hourly wages for all internship positions.

Schedule

This internship will take place during the Summer 2027 term and is located at the New Millennium Corporate Office in Fort Wayne, IN.