Civil/Structural Engineering Intern
About The Position
Valmont impacts millions of people around the world every day, yet they might not realize the many ways. Our technology is helping feed the growing population, supplying the world with more reliable energy and access to renewables, enhancing connectivity in remote and urban locations to create a sustainable future and so much more. Simply put, Valmont is advancing agricultural productivity and reimagining vital infrastructure to make life better. Join a Fortune 1000 company that respects hard work, honors diversity and invests in our employees as we focus on creating the world of tomorrow, today. We are the modern workforce. Are you ready to move the world forward? Apply now. Valmont is currently seeking a Design Engineering Intern to support our Lighting & Traffic Engineering team with key initiatives and process improvements. You will learn a tremendous amount in this role, including design codes and parameters impacting the sizing of lighting and traffic structures, and will work alongside subject matter experts in the field. Valmont's internship program's mission is to enable a rising workforce to advance the success of Valmont's global operations. We do this through recruiting and retaining top talent, providing opportunities for professional development and mentorship, and engaging interns in real-world projects alongside practical coaching.
Requirements
- Rising junior or senior currently pursuing a degree in Civil or Structural engineering from an ABET-accredited college or university
- Completion of Statics and Dynamics coursework
- Proficiency with CAD applications, including the ability to convert drawings to 3D models
- Strong skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving abilities
- Demonstrated critical thinking and attention to detail
Nice To Haves
- Coursework or experience in Structural Analysis, Steel Design, and Strength of Materials, along with advanced CAD skills and design application experience is highly preferred
Responsibilities
- Develop routine structural design calculations for traffic, lighting, and flag poles utilizing the AASHTO, AISC, IBC, and ASCE 7 codes
- Actively improve the design process by identifying and implementing process improvement initiatives
- Present process improvement recommendations and initiatives to Sr. Engineers and other affected groups
- Improve documentation and organization of engineering designs and specifications
- Engage with manufacturing to improve knowledge of the final design
- Update engineering documents with changes in specifications, processes, procedures, and design manuals
- Troubleshoot potential design errors and provide resolution recommendations
Benefits
- Paid internship with meaningful, career-related work experience
- Tuition assistance and other benefits are available based on hours worked
- Full-time and flexible during the summer, part-time during the academic year, with potential for a full-time position post-graduation.
- A supportive culture focused on learning and growth
- Opportunities to collaborate with intern peers and company leaders
- Healthcare (medical, prescription drugs, dental and vision)
- 401k retirement plan with company match
- Paid time off
- Employer paid life insurance
- Employer paid short-term and long-term disability including maternity leave
- Work Life Support
- Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year
- Voluntary programs like tobacco cessation, Type 2 diabetes reversal, one-on-one health coaching, mortgage services and more
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Industry
Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
