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Structural Design Engineer Intern

CompanyCanam Steel Corporation
LocationJacksonville
Work ModeOn Site
PostedNovember 5, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will design and verify building components like steel joists and metal decks to meet industry codes and manufacturing schedules. They will also generate shop fabrication documents and resolve technical issues with the design team and field personnel.
Internship Type
regular full time
Company Size
511
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Canam Steel Corporation (CSC) is a service-oriented manufacturer of highly engineered steel products consisting of open web steel joists and steel deck. We service the entire US via our six manufacturing facilities throughout the country. CSC provides additional value to our customers through our Engineering, Design-Build, and Project Management services. We are a company that prioritizes safety and efficiency of the entire process for both our employees and our customers. We believe in the power of partnerships and the need for flexibility throughout the process for all of our partners. Our projects range from the small retail store at a local strip mall to some of the largest distribution centers, high-rises, schools, and stadiums. CSC is a participating member of both the SJI and SDI.
About the Role

Job Summary:  

Design and check building components – steel joists and metal deck – in accordance with contract documents to meet industry codes, manufacturing efficiencies, and shop schedules while being consistent with our corporate mission, values and department objectives.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:  

  • Perform structural steel design to ensure individual truss members and welds meet the requirements of applicable specifications and codes (SJI, SDI, AISC, AWS, etc.).
  • Verify specification of steel deck based on requirements presented in the contract documents.
  • Design building components through the use of computer software and supplementary tools.
  • Redesign members for greater economy and compare design weight with sales weight to maximize profitability.
  • Review contract documents and drafting work for completeness and proper depiction of special loading conditions.
  • Generate shop fabrication documents and clarify and resolve questions from the fabrication facility.
  • Understand CSC’s products and processes and contribute to improvement activities.
  • Communicate and resolve issues with the design team, customer, and field personnel.
  • Meet shop schedule requirements and coordinate with project managers for customer requests.
  • Maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in an effective manner with customers, coworkers, and supervisors.
  • Performs other job duties as assigned by supervisor.
  • Regular and reliable attendance.
Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS: 

  • Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Architectural Engineering or related field.
  • Completion of at least 2 years of coursework preferred.
  • Completion of Statics required.
  • Completion of Structural Analysis preferred.
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • PC skills to include the following software: AutoCAD and Microsoft Suite of Products. Revit or BlueBeam skills a plus.
Key Skills
Structural designSteel joist designMetal deck specificationAutoCADMicrosoft SuiteRevitBlueBeamStructural analysisStaticsTechnical communicationShop fabrication documentationProject coordination
Categories
EngineeringConstructionManufacturing