Student Employee

Capital Projects Internship

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)

• 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

Project Execution

• 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.

Candidate Profile

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

Development Opportunity

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 Granite City, IL USA
• Expected schedule is on-site 40 hours per week

Pay Rate Range: $20 - $29 p/hr. This is a good faith estimate. Based on candidate skills/experience the final offer may be lower/higher.