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Weyerhaeuser Summer Engineering Intern in Pennsylvania

When you think of Weyerhaeuser, do you think of structural engineering, building design and product innovation? As an industry leading manufacturer of engineered wood products, Weyerhaeuser employees a team of product support engineers that play a critical role in ensuring proper product application and supporting the specification of Weyerhaeuser engineered wood products (EWP) into residential, multi-family, and light commercial structures.

The EWP engineering group is offering a summer engineering intern assignment near Atlanta, GA or near Philadelphia, PA. The selected summer engineering intern will be primarily devoted to special projects that will aid the specification of Weyerhaeuser’s Trus Joist EWP products but will also provide day-to-day engineering support to Weyerhaeuser customers. In this role, you will work collaboratively with our team of talented professional engineers. Your background in Structural/Civil Engineering and problem-solving coupled, with an interest in product analysis and design, will lead to your success in this position.

The duration of this internship is approximately 12 weeks starting in the summer of 2025. This role will be hybrid in nature, requiring you to work in the office for three days and remotely for two days. The position will offer a unique experience where your academics will be utilized in actual field analysis and design projects. We are confident that this experience will be invaluable to your professional and career development.

Key Activities:

  • Actively participate in a safety-driven workplace culture
  • Work under the supervision of engineers:
  • Assist in development of design aids and tools
  • Assist design professionals in the proper specification and design of Weyerhaeuser EWP (TJI® joists, Microllam® LVL, Parallam® PSL, and TimberStrand® LSL beams)
  • Size Weyerhaeuser EWP products verifying loading of roof, wall, and floor systems using proprietary Weyerhaeuser software
  • Provide details for building inspectors and contractors depicting appropriate repairs
  • Provide phone and field technical support to Territory Managers and customers

  • Education - Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or other equivalent engineering program at an accredited college or university and has completed their junior year by the start of the internship.

  • Core Skills - Must be a critical thinker and have strong interpersonal, presentation and communication skills. Able to collaborate with individuals and teams, is goal oriented with attention to detail and deadlines. Has the ability to excel with minimal supervision, learn quickly, and actively seek new challenges.
  • Technical Skills - Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint, statics, and basic structural analysis.

*Preferred Qualifications: *

  • Functional knowledge of AutoCAD or related drafting software
  • Functional knowledge of Visual Basic macro development in Excel
  • Completion of Timber Design course

Compensation:The pay rate for this role ranges from $25.00 - $28.00 per hour based on your level of skills, qualifications and experience.

About Wood Products Serving the residential, multi-family and light commercial markets, our Wood Products businesses manufacture a wide range of structural framing materials and provides seamless building solutions, from design to installation to support. These teams move fast, work smart and never stop pushing to be and stay number one in the industry.

About Weyerhaeuser We sustainably manage forests and manufacture products that make the world a better place. We’re serious about safety, driven to achieve excellence, and proud of what we do. With multiple business lines in locations across North America, we offer a range of exciting career opportunities for smart, talented people who are passionate about making a difference. *We know you have a choice in your career. We want you to choose us. *

/Weyerhaeuser is an equal opportunity employer. Inclusion is one of our five core values and we strive to maintain a culture where all our people feel a sense of belonging, opportunity and shared purpose. We are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce and supporting an equitable and inclusive environment that inspires people of all backgrounds to join, stay and thrive with our team./

Job: *Engineering, Science, & Architecture

Title: Summer Engineering Intern

Location: Georgia

Requisition ID: 01021829

Other Locations: USA-Pennsylvania

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