What are the responsibilities and job description for the Structural Engineering Intern position at Steele Solutions?
*This is a West Allis, WI onsite job based opportunity.*
Summary
Under direction of the Engineering Manager, the Structural Engineer Intern is accountable for learning how to develop and execute projects of standard design structures, and how to cost-effectively customize standard designs to meet order-specific customer requirements following industry’s safety and quality standards. This is an entry-level position in which engineer students learn steel platform design, become familiar with development/production design tools and processes, and learn the basic operation of Steele Solutions manufacturing business.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Independently completes project activity as delegated by the project leader. Projects can be either product process improvement or production design process improvement. Contributes ideas for further improvements
- Responsible for completing assigned work on each project with respect for completeness, accuracy and adherence to design standards.
- Initial Project Sketch / Drawing
- Approval Drawings Submittals to Customer
- Generating and Basic Editing of 3D Models
- Revisions and Project Change Documents
- Final Detail Drawing
- Calculation Packets- Creation for Submittals
- Support Engineers in completion of project timelines and documentation
- Assists Engineers with various aspects of their jobs, including but not limited to calculations and concepts
- Assists Office Administrators with server file structure needs, green book printing, and scanning of documents
- Works independently to solve problems, but use good judgment in seeking guidance where appropriate
- Interfaces with other departments regularly in completing routine work (Drafting, Engineering and Project Management)
- Typical work requires an understanding of engineering processes, familiarity with engineering information, and familiarity with data sources
Qualifications: Education and/or Experience
- High School diploma required
- Currently pursuing a degree in Architectural/Civil/Structural Engineering
- A minimum Junior standing required
- At least 1-2 years of training or work experience in the use of computer aided design tools (AutoCAD 2016 or higher, and 3D modeling software) is required
- Fluent in product and process knowledge as well as in production structural/mechanical design principles
General Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office required. Excellent Excel skills are a plus
- Excellent communication & organizational skills
- High attention to detail
- Self-motivated
- Time management skills: Ability to prioritize, organize, and perform multiple tasks
- Able to work well within a team, as well as work independently on projects
