Engineer and Draftsman Intern

Responsibilities

• Tour the fabrication shop and observe CNC machines, drills, saws, and shop workflow
• Learn key industry terminology: floor beam, stringer, truss, connection, splice, cope and more
• Meet with Engineering and Drafting to learn how plans become detailed shop drawings
• Gain an overview of the full project lifecycle, from bid proposal through fabrication and shipping
• Review shop drawings against contract documents to identify and list key components
• Assist drafters with releasing shop drawings and related documentation
• Support engineers with routine calculations and checks (bolt counts, paint area, pay weight summaries)
• Sit in on project meetings, take notes, and help organize project documentation
• Spend time in the shop connecting drawings to physical steel and learning basic weld symbols
• Track one or two active projects as a supporting team member through detailing and fabrication
• Maintain an ongoing “New Hire Notes” journal documenting resources and processes learned

Skills and Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related field
• Strong attention to detail, in engineering, accuracy is safety
• Proactive and curious; comfortable asking questions and seeking to understand the “why” behind tasks
• Genuine interest in structural steel fabrication and the bridge industry
• Willingness to spend time on the shop floor as well as at a desk
• Strong communication skills and comfort working across departments

Working Conditions

• General office environment
• Collaborative teamwork