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Engineer and Draftsman Intern

U.S Bridge

Cambridge, OH 43725 • 9/5/2026

Job Description

Job Description

U.S.Bridge is a bridge fabricator and general contractor with a primary focus on the public sector. It is a company founded on family values and is committed to building quality products that exceed the expectations of the owner and the public, in the safest manner possible for the employees, while doing so in a family-friendly work environment.

We are looking for a motivated, detail-oriented intern to join our Engineering and Drafting team for a hands-on internship in steel bridge fabrication.You'llrotate through engineering and drafting, building a real understanding of how a bridge movesfrom drawings to finished steel, while contributing to live projects alongside experienced engineers, drafters, and shop personnel.

This is a mentored, hands-on internship:you'llstart byobservingand learning the fundamentals, then move into supporting real project work alongside engineers, drafters, and shop personnel.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Tour the fabrication shop andobserveCNC machines, drills, saws, and shop workflow

  • Learn key industry terminology: floor beam, stringer, truss, connection, splice, copeand more

  • Meet with Engineering and Drafting to learn how plans become detailed shop drawings

  • Gain an overview of the full project lifecycle, from bid proposal through fabrication and shipping

  • Review shop drawings against contract documents toidentifyand list key components

  • Assistdrafters with releasing shop drawings and related documentation

  • Support engineers with routine calculations and checks (bolt counts, paint area, pay weight summaries)

  • Sit in on project meetings, take notes, and help organize project documentation

  • Spend time in the shop connecting drawings to physical steel and learning basic weld symbols

  • Track one or two active projects as a supporting team member through detailing and fabrication

  • Maintain an ongoing “New Hire Notes” journal documenting resourcesand processes learned

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Currently pursuing a degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related field

  • Strong attention to detail,in engineering, accuracy is safety

  • Proactive and curious; comfortable asking questions andseekingto understand the “why” behind tasks

  • Genuine interest in structural steel fabrication and the bridge industry

  • Willingness to spend time on the shop floor as well as at a desk

  • Strong communicationskills and comfort working across departments

WORKING CONDITIONS:

  • General office environment

  • Collaborative teamwork

If you think you have what it takes to become part of our team, contact us today.

Pre-employmentdrug and alcohol testing and successful background checks are conditions of employment.

U.S. Bridge is an Equal Opportunity employer and fully supports andmaintainscompliance with all state,federaland local regulations.

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