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?Steel Dynamics’ metallurgy internships stand apart from others in the market because they provide a true balance of office-based engineering work and hands-on industrial experience. Interns are not confined to observing from a distance; instead, they actively work alongside operators and maintenance teams on the production floor, applying engineering principles directly to equipment, systems, and processes. This immersive approach gives interns the opportunity to design solutions, test them in real-world conditions, and see the immediate impact of their work. At SDI, metallurgy is not limited to research and development, it is a dynamic combination of technical analysis and practical application that exposes interns to the full scope of how metallurgy drives production success.
Internship Location
This internship is located at the Steel Dynamics Sinton Flat Roll Division located in Sinton, TX. This internship will take place in Summer 2027.
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.
Responsibilities
What Are My Responsibilities as a Metallurgy Intern at Steel Dynamics?
- Assist with scrap analysis and alloy verification using spectrometry and other lab tools to support quality and certification standards.
- Support melt shop operations by collecting and analyzing production data, identifying yield loss points, and recommending improvements for efficiency and recovery.
- Participate in scrap recovery and process optimization projects, including developing sorting criteria and tracking melt loss.
- Collaborate with operators, engineers, and lab personnel across shifts to ensure consistency in data collection, quality assurance, and process improvements.
- Gain hands-on experience in casting operations, including assisting with heat cycles, transfers, and turnaround tasks.
- Contribute to quality assurance efforts by validating lab results, supporting round robin testing, and ensuring compliance with accuracy standards.
What Qualifications Do I Need?
- Candidates should be enrolled in a Bachelor’s or graduate degree program in Materials Science and Engineering or Metallurgical Engineering
- Preferred GPA of at least 2.7
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) required.
Steel Dynamics, Inc., and all affiliated entities are equal opportunity employers.
Skills Required
- Currently enrolled in a bachelor's or graduate degree program in Materials Science and Engineering or Metallurgical Engineering
- Preferred GPA of at least 2.7
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, 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.
