Engineering Intern

Commercial Metals
United States, Tennessee, Knoxville
Oct 13, 2025
it's what's inside that counts _______________________________ There's more to CMC than our products and the buildings, structures, and roads they go into. At CMC, it's the people inside our recycling centers, fabrication plants, manufacturing facilities, steel mills and offices that make us who we are as a company. Our success comes from finding, retaining, and supporting the highest quality talent by offering: Hands-on experiencein real-world projects across our recycling centers, fabrication plants, manufacturing facilities, steel mills, and offices Mentorship and guidancefrom industry professionals committed to helping interns grow and succeed Exposure to multiple departments, giving interns a broad understanding of our business and operations Opportunities to innovate, contribute ideas, and make a meaningful impact from day one A collaborative and inclusive culturethat values fresh perspectives and diverse backgrounds Pathways to full-time employment, with many interns transitioning into long-term careers at CMC Why This Job CMC provides an excellent opportunity to learn the steel, construction reinforcement and ground stabilization industries and to grow in your career. Whether you will spend your day brainstorming in an office cubicle, operating a crane, running manufacturing equipment or troubleshooting technical obstacles, at CMC, you'll get the training and support from your team that you need to excel in your role and reach your full potential. What You'll Do Create and maintain electrical drawings and schematics Engineering support and troubleshooting during field construction. Experience with troubleshooting electrical controls and reading electrical schematics Assist in the development of project scopes, preliminary layouts, and cost estimates Participates in the CMC Safety Programs and proactively upholds the CMC Safety Culture Gain knowledge about Steel Making processes through job shadowing and hands on activities Intern will spend time in each job role throughout the department Works cross functionally under direction to improve manufacturing/department processes Completes special projects as assigned by their manager, to include analysis and change continuous improvement recommendations as requested Plan, coordinate, and communicate with peers and supervisors daily to ensure safe operations, preservation of company assets, environmental compliance, cost and energy consciousness, and to promote the values of the CMC people program What You'll Need Ability to work in extreme heat Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs Ability to work as a team player in a fast-paced environment required PLC troubleshooting experience preferred Ability to interact effectively at all levels and across diverse cultures Ability to work independently with moderate level of direction Critical thinking, strong analytical and problem solving skills and attention to detail Passion for innovation and a leader for change Must be at least 18 years old Familiarity with Microsoft Office and AutoCAD Knowledge of basic electrical safety in accordance with NFPA-70E Your Education Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Chemical, Structural, or Civil Engineering (or related field) We are CMC, a Fortune 500 company at the leading edge of our industry. Our construction reinforcement and steel products have supported construction projects and structures around the world. The secret to our success? We've built our legacy by assembling a team of innovators and doers to tackle some of the most challenging construction reinforcement problems facing our world for more than 100 years - and we're just getting started. If you're ready to join a team working to make our industry more sustainable, support the bridges, roadways, buildings and infrastructure that connects our communities, and do meaningful work, you're ready to joinCMC. Apply today and start moving your career - and our world - forward. Let's build a better world! CMC is committed to providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, citizenship, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, or other status protected by federal, state or local law. FromFortuneMagazine. 2025 Fortune Media IP Limited. All rights reserved. Used under license.