Manufacturing Engineer Internship

U.S. Engineering has been an industry leader since 1893. How? Constant innovation and a willingness to evolve. The construction industry changes rapidly, and we cultivate a dynamic workplace where even our newest team members can influence change and make an impact. We know that our most valuable asset is our people. Join us!

MANUFACTURING ENGINEER INTERNSHIP
Our Summer internship program is a full-time, 12-week summer position from May through August 2025. As an intern, you’ll receive an exciting opportunity to acquire relevant work experience and work alongside our best and brightest. You will be paid competitively and get to network with our top leaders. Your experience will include an orientation, job walks, and a community service event, just to name a few.

Principal Duties and Accountabilities:

Shadow project organization, estimating, manufacturing, and LEAN processes.
Participate in learning safety and quality programs while assisting other Metalworks roles in executing Safety and Quality events.
Assist the office leadership with researching different operational challenges with the facility and grounds, including functional changes throughout the manufacturing processes.

Education:

Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in architecture engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Construction Science, or Business with an interest in Mechanical Contracting.
Knowledge, skills, and abilities: An appetite to learn.
Ability to work independently, as well as collaborate with a team.
Effective leadership skills.
Effective communication skills.
Ability to develop and foster strong professional relationships.
Self-motivation and awareness.
Basic level of business acumen.
Physical and/or travel demands: This position will work out of our Lawrence, KS office.
Frequent use of a computer, including keyboard, viewing monitor for extended periods, and physically moving throughout the office.
Occasional day trips between construction job sites, offices, and manufacturing facilities.

Benefits and Compensation:

The range for this position has been established at $18 to $23 and is US Engineering’s good faith and reasonable estimate at the time of the posting. The compensation offered to the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty, and training.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without requiring future sponsorship for employment visa status.

U.S. Engineering is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and shall provide equal employment opportunities to all people in all aspects of employer-employee relations, without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.

U.S. Engineering is compliant with the Drug-Free Workplace Act, and all offers of employment are contingent upon the completion of a pre-employment drug screen.

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position.  They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and job specifications required of employees so classified.  U.S. Engineering reserves the right to revise as needed.  The job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.