Metallurgical Engineer Intern - Fall 2026

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

• Materials Science and Engineering
• Metallurgical Engineering
• Materials Engineering

Minimum Qualification

• Available Fall 2026
• Junior or Senior
• Experience with data organization and management using spreadsheet software such as Microsoft Excel
• Ability to manage large datasets and maintain accurate records
• Experience with technical documentation and report preparation

Ideal Candidate

• Familiar with laboratory equipment and standard engineering testing practices
• Basic understanding of corrosion principles, electrochemistry, or materials characterization methods
• Experience with programming or scripting languages

Potential Projects

• Historical Corrosion Data Management
• Remote Corrosion Monitoring Data Automation
• ACIPCO Material Database Creation

Benefits

• Paid Internship/Co-op
• Housing Stipend
• Paid Vacation Day