What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineering Intern - Capital Projects position at United States Steel Corporation?
We are seeking top-performing engineering students to join our Capital Projects team supporting a large portfolio of industrial investments ranging in size from under $1M to over $200M and higher. This highly selective internship provides direct exposure to the full lifecycle of complex capital projects — from Front-End Loading (FEL) and engineering design through construction and commissioning — within a large-scale steel manufacturing operation. Interns work directly with experienced Project Managers and Construction Managers on active projects inside an operating facility.
Responsibilities
Project Development (FEL)
We are looking for high-achieving students who demonstrate:
This internship is designed as a pipeline into full-time Project Engineering and Capital Project Management roles. Interns receive direct mentorship, structured feedback, and exposure to senior engineering leadership.
Requirements
Responsibilities
Project Development (FEL)
- Assist in development of project scopes and technical documentation
- Participate in multidisciplinary engineering design reviews
- Review equipment specifications and vendor proposals
- Support capital cost estimate and schedule development
- Conduct field walkdowns to validate design assumptions
- Attend cost, schedule, and contractor coordination meetings
- Track project progress and assist with change management
- Perform field observations of equipment installation and construction activities
- Participate in safety reviews and commissioning readiness activities
- Support documentation and turnover to operations
- Interns will work in active operating and construction areas and must wear required PPE.
We are looking for high-achieving students who demonstrate:
- Strong academic performance in an engineering discipline
- Leadership experience and initiative
- Analytical rigor and problem-solving capability
- Professional communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Curiosity about industrial systems and capital project delivery
This internship is designed as a pipeline into full-time Project Engineering and Capital Project Management roles. Interns receive direct mentorship, structured feedback, and exposure to senior engineering leadership.
Requirements
- Candidates must be a full-time student pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree.
- Preferred majors: Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Chemical, or Industrial Engineering.
- Candidates must be a current student and have completed their sophomore year by June 2027 and be in good academic standing.
- Be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship.
- Work location is Ecorse, Michigan USA
- Expected schedule is on-site 40 hours per week