About the role#
U.S. Bridge is looking for an intern to join our Engineering and Drafting team. This is a hands-on position focused on steel bridge fabrication. You will rotate through different areas of the department to learn how a bridge moves from initial drawings to finished steel. You will work alongside engineers, drafters, and shop personnel on live projects.
What you'll do#
- Tour the fabrication shop to observe CNC machines, drills, saws, and general workflow.
- Learn industry terminology including floor beams, stringers, trusses, connections, splices, and copes.
- Meet with the team to see how plans become detailed shop drawings.
- Review shop drawings against contract documents to identify key components.
- Assist drafters with releasing shop drawings and related documentation.
- Support engineers with routine calculations and checks, such as bolt counts, paint area, and pay weight summaries.
- Sit in on project meetings to take notes and organize documentation.
- Spend time in the shop connecting drawings to physical steel and learning basic weld symbols.
- Track one or two active projects through detailing and fabrication.
- Maintain a journal to document resources and processes learned during your internship.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related field.
- Strong attention to detail, as accuracy is essential to engineering safety.
- A proactive approach and a willingness to ask questions.
- A genuine interest in structural steel fabrication and the bridge industry.
- Comfort working both at a desk and on the shop floor.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work across departments.
Location & details#
- This internship is located in Cambridge, Ohio.
- The role is on-site.
- This is a full-time, paid internship with a rolling term.
- Pre-employment drug and alcohol testing and background checks are required.
About U.S. Bridge
U.S. Bridge designs, engineers, and builds steel bridges for vehicular, pedestrian, and utility use. The company provides in-house fabrication and installation for permanent and temporary bridge structures. It also manufactures bridge accessories like flooring and railing. Based in Cambridge, Ohio, the firm has operated since 1936.
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