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Engineering Intern

Nucor Corporation
Portland, TN Intern
POSTED ON 12/23/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/21/2026
Job Details

Division: Kirby Building Systems LLC

Location: Portland , TN , United States

Other Available Locations: N/A

Design Engineer Intern

Are you ready to jump-start your career in civil engineering with one of the nation’s leading steel and steel products manufacturers?

Kirby Buildings Systems invites curious and driven individuals to join our team as a Design Engineer Intern. This paid internship offers hands-on design engineering experience while immersing you in the collaborative, innovative culture that defines Nucor. If you're eager to learn, grow, and make a meaningful impact, apply now to embark on an exciting journey with us.

Basic Job Functions:

As a Design Intern, you will be learning the responsibilities of a full-time design engineer, as well as assisting the Engineering Department in various production-related projects. This could include:

  • Hands-on Learning: Acquire invaluable experience supporting the role of a full-time design engineer while actively contributing to a variety of production-related projects within our Engineering Department.
  • Load Analysis Mastery: Delve deep into the complexities of determining building loads and intricately tracing load paths through diverse structures, refining your understanding of structural dynamics and engineering principles.
  • Software Proficiency: Engage in comprehensive training sessions to proficiently operate our state-of-the-art proprietary design software, equipping you with the tools to effectively execute design tasks with precision and efficiency.
  • Design Contribution: Play a pivotal role in the design process, collaborating with seasoned professionals to develop structurally sound and economically viable components that uphold our commitment to safety and excellence.
  • Cross-functional Collaboration: Experience the synergy of interdepartmental collaboration firsthand as you work closely with diverse teams to fabricate high-quality products tailored to meet the needs of our valued customers.
  • Professional Growth: Cultivate both personal and professional growth by actively participating in team initiatives and embracing opportunities for skill enhancement, positioning yourself as an integral member of our collaborative workforce.
  • Cultural Immersion: Immerse yourself in the vibrant, people-first culture of Nucor, embracing the core values that define us as a company and embodying the spirit of camaraderie as a valued member of our team.

You can be an engineer anywhere, so why choose Nucor?

  • Unique Projects: Each project presents a new challenge, offering you the opportunity to design a wide range of structures and expand your skills.
  • Comprehensive Design: Design for the entire building, from the base plate up, giving you a holistic understanding of the construction process.
  • On-Site Fabrication Shop: For many of our divisions, the fabrication shop is conveniently located on-site, allowing you to see your designs come to life and ensuring quality control throughout the manufacturing process.
  • Team Collaboration: Enjoy working with talented teammates from various departments, fostering a collaborative environment where ideas are shared, and creativity thrives.
  • Professional Development: Explore different departments and roles through cross-training opportunities, empowering you to grow and excel in your career as an engineer.

Safety is the most important part of all jobs within Nucor; therefore, candidates must be able to demonstrate the ability to initiate, lead, and uphold safety policies, practices, procedures, and housekeeping standards at all times.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • High School or General Equivalency Diploma
  • Pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering/Architectural Engineering from an ABET-accredited school.
  • Effective with the English language, using both verbal and written skills. Proficient in verbal and written communication in English.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Training or experience with statics, structural analysis, and steel design
  • Training or experience with CAD software
  • Degree emphasis in Structures
  • Leadership experience within clubs or organizations

About Us:

Nucor Buildings Group (NBG), a proud Nucor product group, is one of North America’s largest and most experienced manufacturers of metal building systems. With multiple locations throughout the United States, NBG is proud to design world-class building solutions tailored to meet the needs of any market, including commercial, industrial, agricultural, and institutional. Our brands include American Buildings, CBC Steel Buildings, Kirby Building Systems, and Nucor Building Systems. NBG offers work/life balance and a variety of benefits and performance incentives. We take pride in connecting teammates to meaningful work and focus heavily on both personal and professional development. Whether your background is in engineering and design, information technology and software development, marketing, or sales, with Nucor Buildings Group, you can go as far as your drive and ambition will take you.

Why Nucor?

When you join Nucor, America’s largest steel manufacturer and recycler, you’ll help create a variety of steel products that become so much more, for so many people. And you won’t do it alone. Our supportive culture builds each other up, values family, relationships, and puts safety above anything else. With the freedom to take your ideas to the next level, there’s no end to what you can achieve. This is your chance to build a lifelong career, give back to your community, make the world a better place – and BE PART OF SOMETHING BIGGER.

Job Security – Benefits – Bonus Programs

With performance-based compensation, profit sharing, and a no-layoff practice, we take care of our teammates who design, engineer, fabricate, and support the products that define our company.

Join us in driving success and shaping the future of our division. Apply now and become an integral part of our team!

Nucor is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer – M/F/Disabled/Vets – and a drug – free workplace

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