Job Posting: Engineering Intern – Capital Projects

Job Description

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.
• Expected schedule is on-site 40 hours per week

Pay rate $23-29 p/hr. This base pay rate is a good faith estimate. Based on candidate skills/experience the final offer may be lower/higher.

Competency Summary

At U. S. Steel all employees are expected to display the following core competencies every day to advance corporate, team and individual goals:

Think: Think Critically and Drive Change
Lead: Develop Talent and Collaborate
Do: Empower Performance and Deliver Results

Company Overview

Since 1901, U. S. Steel has been a recognized leader in steel production. Today, as the first North American steel company to have declared a 2050 net-zero greenhouse gas emissions goal, we remain as innovative as ever, leading transformation across our industry while continuing to make products for everyday life – from industries as far ranging as automotive, construction, containers and packaging, appliances, and energy.

Underneath it all is our Culture of Caring, which shows up in our community partnerships, charitable contributions, company-sponsored employee volunteer initiatives, scholarship programs, leadership training, and much more. And of course, it takes shape in a steadfast commitment to safety first in our workplaces and respect for our employees, who are United by Steel.

We are honored to have earned accolades and awards from well-regarded organizations, including the following:

• Ethisphere’s World’s Most Ethical Companies® 2022, ’23, ‘24
• Disability: IN’s Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion 2021, ’22, ’23, ‘24
• Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s Equality 100 Award 2020, ’21, ’22, ’23-24, ‘25
• Military Times’ Best for Vets: Employers 2023, ‘24