Engineering Intern
At a glance
- Location
- Knoxville, TN
CMC offers hands-on internship opportunities with mentorship across multiple departments, exposure to real-world projects, and pathways to full-time employment.
What they are looking for
Location: Knoxville, TN, US
Title
Engineering Intern
Location
Knoxville, TN, US, 37921
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Group
North American Steel Group
Division
Engineering
Job ID
24330
it's what's inside that counts
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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 experience in real-world projects across our recycling centers, fabrication plants, manufacturing facilities, steel mills, and offices
Mentorship and guidance from 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 culture that 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
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
Participates in team meetings and activities
Performs other duties as assigned
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
Collaborate with maintenance and engineering on capital projects and commissioning of new equipment
What You'll Need
PLC troubleshooting experience preferred
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
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
Proficient in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Your Education
High School Diploma or GED required
Currently pursuing a degree in a related field at an accredited university
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 join CMC. 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.
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