Engineer and Draftsman Intern
Cambridge, MA - USA
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
About Company
We recognize that your bridge is an investment. With over 80 years of experience, we’ve developed a proven process that benefits our clients. (888) 852-0094