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 * Metallurgical Engineering Minimum Qualification * Junior or Senior Class Standing * Able to Begin Internship Summer 2026 Ideal Candidate * Knowledgeable in developing models through utilizing CAD software (ex.
SolidWorks) * Able to communicate technical information effectively * Able to work independently and in a team environment Potential Projects * Support the department's ongoing 3D model development efforts through CAD model checking and development * Support field sales and provide technical resolution, specifically with any product issues * Assist design engineers with any finite element analysis (FEA) efforts Benefits * Paid Internship/Co-op * Housing Stipend * Paid Vacation Day