What Does Steel Dynamics Do?
Steel Dynamics is a leading industrial metals solutions company that produces lower-carbon, high-quality steel products primarily from recycled scrap. Operating through a circular manufacturing model, the company manufactures a wide range of steel products including flat roll, structural, and long products for industries such as construction, automotive, energy, and manufacturing. In addition to steel production, Steel Dynamics operates metals recycling facilities, steel fabrication plants, and aluminum production operations, serving customers across North America with a focus on innovation, efficiency, and sustainability.
What Makes This Internship Different?
At Steel Dynamics, internal audit internships stand out because interns are immersed in real projects that make a measurable impact on the business. Unlike many traditional accounting internships, our internal audit interns travel up to 40% of the summer to different SDI divisions, giving them exposure to operations across the company. This experience allows students to see accounting from both an operational and corporate perspective, building a well-rounded understanding of how financial systems support the business. Internal audit also serves as the foundation for developing SDI’s next generation of accounting leaders. Many of our accountants begin their careers in internal audit before progressing to roles such as accounting supervisor and eventually controller. With its strong career progression path and exposure to the full breadth of SDI operations, the internal audit internship provides a unique and valuable starting point for students interested in accounting and finance.
Internship Location
This internship is located at the Steel Dynamics Corporate Office located in Fort Wayne, IN. The SDI Corporate Office is seeking three (3) Internal Audit Interns. One (1) intern will intern throughout the Fall 2026 - Spring 2027 season. Two (2) interns will intern in the Summer 2027 season.
Internship Benefits
- Furnished Housing Free of Cost
- Provided for interns living more than 50 miles from their work site, including essential furnishings to ensure a comfortable stay during the internship.
- 401(k) & Company Match
- Eligibility to participate in the company 401(k) plan with a 10–50% company match that vests immediately.
- Employee Discounts
- Access to discounts on hotels, vehicles, and other goods and services through Steel Dynamics’ nationwide partner network.
- Employee Assistance Program
- Up to five free visits per issue, per year for counseling, legal advice, financial guidance, and other daily living resources.
- Intern Extravaganza
- A two-day event at company headquarters featuring facility tours, networking with company leaders, cultural immersion, and connecting with other interns from across the country.
- Competitive Pay
- Competitive hourly wages for all internship positions, rewarding the value interns bring to the company.
What Are My Responsibilities as an Internal Audit Intern at Steel Dynamics?
- Assist with planning, execution, and reporting of compliance and operational audits and special projects.
- Support evaluations and testing of internal controls to ensure effectiveness and alignment with departmental and professional standards.
- Participate in audit reviews from the planning stage through findings discussions and preparation of reports for management.
- Help prepare and maintain audit documentation to ensure accuracy, clarity, and adherence to audit methodology.
- Contribute to the evaluation of audit results by reviewing relevancy, accuracy, and conclusions.
- Collaborate with the internal audit team to identify opportunities to improve processes and strengthen internal controls.
- Gain exposure to all areas of the company by assisting with audits across multiple divisions.
- Interact with managers and supervisors to support discussions on audit findings and recommendations.
- Provide assistance to external auditors as directed by the Internal Audit Department.
What Qualifications Do I Need?
- Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
- Maintains a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- Demonstrates strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
- Possesses excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Proven ability to contribute both independently and as part of a team.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Steel Dynamics, Inc., and all affiliated entities are equal opportunity employers.
Skills Required
- Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Accounting
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
- Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
What We Do
Steel Dynamics is one of the largest domestic steel producers and metals recyclers in the United States, based on estimated annual steelmaking and metals recycling capability, with facilities located throughout the United States, and in Mexico. Steel Dynamics produces steel products, including hot roll, cold roll, and coated sheet steel, structural steel beams and shapes, rail, engineered special-bar-quality steel, cold finished steel, merchant bar products, specialty steel sections and steel joists and deck. In addition, the company produces liquid pig iron and processes and sells ferrous and nonferrous scrap.
