Design Engineer Intern, Cold Formed Steel

Job Description

Job Responsibilities & Requirements

During the internship you will:

• Obtain professional development to grow your real-world skills.

• 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.

Essential Functions

• Provide calculation-based improvements to existing standard engineering details and support the development of new standard engineering details.

• Collaborate with the engineering team to support the development of technical reference material and engineering design tools.

• Support the enhancement of the truss repair process with the development of repair tracking and typical repair detail catalogue under the guidance and direction of senior staff.

• Support special engineering projects, strategic initiatives, and new product R&D initiatives.

• Collaborate to engineer cold-formed steel trusses, components, and framing under the guidance and direction of senior staff for project specific applications.

• Collaborate with the engineering and software development teams to support software analytical validation, performance assessment and enhancement development.

Competencies

• Strong proficiency in algebra, trigonometry, physics, statistics, material strength, structural analysis, and design

• High attention to detail with the ability to perform tasks accurately and thoroughly.

• Active listening skills, able to effectively understand and respond to others' comments and questions.

• Solid engineering and technical skills with keen attention to detail

• Commitment to safety with an excellent safety record, adhering to all safety policies and procedures

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree at an accredited college degree program in Civil, Structural or Mechanical Engineering; expected to graduation date in Fall 2026 or Spring 2027 with potential to convert to full-time employment.

• Cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher

• Ownership of one or more high priority projects that will assess your problem solving and leadership skills

• MS Office suite of products. AutoCAD or other drafting software experience desirable.

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 toimprove efficiencies by optimizingthe 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.

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