Job Responsibilities & Requirements A Brief Overview As a Design Engineering Intern, you will learn lateral frame design and analysis from the best lateral system designers in the business and be involved in all phases of a structure's creation, from initial layout to topping out. You will assist other engineers with steel shop drawing review and lateral frame design using a whole range of structural modeling packages including RAM, ETABS, SAP, RISA, and others. You will have the opportunity to learn various codes such as the
IBC & CBC
building codes, the AWS Structural Welding Code, and the AISC Manual of Steel Construction. You will also learn how to optimize lateral frames using steel moment frames, shear walls, and braced frames. MiTek's Summer Internship Program offers a paid, 12-week full-time experience designed for students nearing completion of their degree. Interns are paired with a Manager and Mentor to work on impactful projects and present final outcomes at the end of the program. The program includes networking opportunities, leadership exposure, and engagement in a hybrid work environment that fosters innovation and inclusivity.
What You'll Do:
Obtain professional development to grow your real-world skills that support your academic coursework. Collaborate and innovate in a supportive work environment Gain industry insights from experienced mentors Create positive change in the building industry and community Build your professional network Contribute to meaningful work alongside MiTek mentors to gain greater skills in your field Learn to look at problems from different perspectives and create innovative solutions Experience the importance of working in a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace
Job Responsibilities & Requirements:
Exposed to design, analysis, modeling, (e.g. classroom projects) Motivated and eager to learn what it takes to be a great structural engineer including a strong desire to really understand building behaviors, as well as understand the applicable building codes and computer programs used in the design & analysis of steel frame buildings Excellent communication and is very-well organized Enjoys being helpful to others Competent in MS Office products Manage own tasks and project related tasks while recognizing the relationship between individual work and the project as a whole Responsible for self and keeping on tasks and priorities Skills & Qualifications Pursuing a bachelor's degree in an accredited college degree program in Civil Engineering with Structural emphasis; ability to convert to full-time hire at the end of program Familiarity with drafting/drawing standards is a plus Microsoft Office - Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, etc. Cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher; enrolled in senior year at time of program start
MiTek Perks:
Generous time off including Paid Time Off, 13 annual holidays, and volunteer time off Day One Medical/Rx, Dental and Vision Plans Family friendly benefits including Paid Caregiver Leave, Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Reimbursement Performance/Incentive bonuses Career advancement, training opportunities, Employee Resource Groups, and tuition reimbursement Retirement programs including Matching 401(k) Contributions and Profit Sharing Employer paid Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance myFlexPay partner - allows you to track, manage and access your pay anytime MiTek is a platform innovator and enabler that exists to transform the building industry with better building solutions. In 1955, MiTek transformed residential construction with the invention of the Gang-Nail plate and a digital platform that provided an affordable and scalable way to manufacture wood trusses. Today, MiTek delivers software, services, engineered products, and automated solutions that enable the building industry to improve efficiencies by optimizing the balance between off-site and on-site. With nearly 5,600 team members worldwide, MiTek collaborates across the building industry to enable and accelerate transformational breakthroughs in design and construction to transform the way the industry designs, makes, and builds. As a Berkshire Hathaway (
NYSE:
BRK-A, NYSE
BRK-B) company since 2001, MiTek has a record of continuous growth and innovation. MiTek is an E-Verify and Drug and Tobacco-Free Workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer; and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ethnicity, physical or mental disability, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or transgender status), age (40 and over), genetic information (including family medical history), veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. For accommodation to assist with completing this application, please contact Human Resources at +1 314-434-1200. www.mii.com