Structural Engineering Intern - Nucor Towers & Structures

Expand Beyond with Nucor

Nucor Towers and Structures (NTS) is a new entity within Nucor, the largest recycler and largest manufacturer of steel and steel products in North America, focused on the execution of our strategy to “Expand Beyond” our core business. As a part of Nucor’s New Markets product group, NTS is focused on the exciting growth potential in the power distribution market. Current production facilities in West Hazleton, PA, Decatur, AL, Crawfordsville, IN and Brigham City, UT with plans to build a national footprint.

Why Nucor?

With a firm commitment to our teammates, strong benefits, and performance incentives, it’s easy to see why Nucor is named one of America’s best employers and ranked as the #1 employer in its industry by Fortune Magazine. For more information on our benefits, go to Nucor.com/benefits.

We work together to create a safe, positive, and engaging environment. While delivering the highest quality products and service for our customers, we lead the steel industry in environmental responsibility. Joining our team means working with people who have your back and are invested in helping you build a strong future. You will never stop learning at Nucor – and when you are ready to take the next step in your career, we’re ready, too.

Basic Job Functions:

Nucor Towers & Structures Inc, a division of Nucor, the nation's largest recycler and largest manufacturer of steel and steel products, is seeking a qualified applicant for the position of Structural Engineer Intern at our business unit located in Rock Hill, SC.  Specific job responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

Duties of the successful candidate include but are not limited to the following:

• Assist in reviewing utility customer drawing packages and specifications.
• Support the design and analysis of tubular steel utility structures—primarily transmission, distribution, and substation structures—to meet national codes, industry standards, and customer requirements.
• Learn to use 3D structural modeling software for pole design, along with proprietary calculation tools for component designs.
• Collaborate with teammates in sales, detailing, project management, and production.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external customers, including other design professionals.
• Work on-site at the designated office location to engage in team collaboration and mentorship. The work schedule will align with the selected engineering mentor, typically Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

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:

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Preferred Qualifications:

• Pursuing a Master’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
• Experience in the transmission and distribution systems industry; utility structure design preferred
• Experience in steel product design or steel product manufacturing
• Familiarity with PLS-Pole software
• Experience in a customer-facing or fast-paced work environment