At AMERICAN, college students gain practical experience and valuable mentorship as Student Workers. Founded in Birmingham, Alabama in 1905, AMERICAN is a manufacturer of fire hydrants, valves, ductile iron and spiral-welded steel pipe for the waterworks industry, and high-frequency-welded steel pipe for the oil and natural gas industries. AMERICAN's diversified product line also includes fire pumps, structural casing and piling, castings for waterworks products and large machinery, and specialty rubber products. For more than a century, AMERICAN has been committed to doing things The Right Way by applying the Golden Rule in life and in business, always exceeding customer expectations, by empowering and supporting our team members, and by being a good neighbor in our communities.
Acceptable Majors
Mechanical Engineering
Materials Engineering
Minimum Qualifications
Able to begin an internship in Spring 2027
Experience using SolidWorks or similar CAD software
Completion of at least two years of mechanical engineering-related coursework from an accredited engineering program
Ideal Candidate
Junior or senior class standing
Strong working knowledge of CAD modeling and design (e.g., SolidWorks)
Ability to communicate technical information clearly and effectively
Comfortable working both independently and in a team environment
Potential Projects
Support the department's ongoing 3D model development efforts through CAD model checking and development
Provide technical support to field sales by assisting with product issue resolution
Assist design engineers with finite element analysis (FEA) projects and documentation