Engineer and Draftsman Intern

U.S Bridge


Job Location:

Cambridge, MA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed
Posted on: 5 days ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

is a bridge fabricator and general contractor with a primary focus on the public sector. It is a company founded on family values and is committed to building quality products that exceed the expectations of the owner and the public in the safest manner possible for the employees while doing so in a family-friendly work environment.

We are looking for a motivated detail-oriented intern to join our Engineering and Drafting team for a hands-on internship in steel bridge through engineering and drafting building a real understanding of how a bridge movesfrom drawings to finished steel while contributing to live projects alongside experienced engineers drafters and shop personnel.

This is a mentored hands-on internship:youllstart byobservingand learning the fundamentals then move into supporting real project work alongside engineers drafters and shop personnel.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Tour the fabrication shop andobserveCNC machines drills saws and shop workflow

  • Learn key industry terminology: floor beam stringer truss connection splice copeand 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 toidentifyand list key components

  • Assistdrafters 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 resourcesand processes learned

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Currently pursuing a degree in Civil Engineering Structural Engineering or a related field

  • Strong attention to detailin engineering accuracy is safety

  • Proactive and curious; comfortable asking questions andseekingto 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 communicationskills and comfort working across departments

WORKING CONDITIONS:

  • General office environment

  • Collaborative teamwork

If you think you have what it takes to become part of our team contact us today.

Pre-employmentdrug and alcohol testing and successful background checks are conditions of employment.

U.S. Bridge is an Equal Opportunity employer and fully supports andmaintainscompliance with all statefederaland local regulations.


Required Experience:

Manager

is a bridge fabricator and general contractor with a primary focus on the public sector. It is a company founded on family values and is committed to building quality products that exceed the expectations of the owner and the public in the safest manner possible for the employees while doing so in ...

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