Civil/Structural Engineering Intern

Valmont Industries; United States; Remote; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

401k with company match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Job summary

Valmont, a global leader in infrastructure and agriculture solutions, seeks a Civil Engineering Intern to join the North America Steel Design Engineering team. You'll gain hands-on experience, work with engineers across disciplines, and contribute to real-world projects that impact utility and infrastructure worldwide.

You'll participate in design and analysis, collaborate with Manufacturing, Procurement, Service, QA, and Engineering, and expand your CAD and 3D modeling skills while enjoying a

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Civil, Structural, or Mechanical engineering at an ABET-accredited program.
• Statics and Mechanics of Materials coursework completed.
• Proficient in CAD and capable of creating 3D models from drawings.
• Strong MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint skills.
• Coursework or experience in Structural Analysis, Steel Design, and Strength of Materials is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participate in design and analysis processes, proposing improvements to design criteria, analysis methods, and drafting procedures.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Procurement, Service, Quality Assurance, and Engineering Services to understand the full product development process and assist in troubleshooting design challenges.
• Apply and expand your design knowledge while considering manufacturability and efficiency of final designs.

Skills

CAD proficiency

MS Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint)

3D modeling

Team collaboration

Education

ABET-accredited Civil/Structural/Mechanical engineering program

Tools

CAD software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Remote Office Remote Office Tennessee 99999 Why Valmont We're Here to Move the World Forward. 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?

Location: Remote -Chattanooga | Start Date: Spring or Summer 2027

A Brief Summary of This Position:

At Valmont, we believe a career here is a career with a future! As a global leader in infrastructure and agriculture solutions, we design and build the products that connect and sustain the world. We are seeking a highly motivated and talented Civil Engineering Intern to join our Global Utility Division. In this role, you'll be an active participant in contributing to the goals of the North America Steel Design Engineering team while learning best practices from some of the finest engineers in the world. You'll gain hands‑on experience, exposure to cross‑functional collaboration, and valuable insight into real‑world engineering projects that make a global impact. Valmont's internship program is designed to empower emerging professionals by offering meaningful work, mentorship, and professional development opportunities. You'll work alongside experienced engineers and subject matter experts across a variety of disciplines while building technical and professional skills that will serve you throughout your career.

What You'll Do:

• Actively participate in design and analysis processes, recommending improvements to design criteria, analysis methods, and drafting procedures
• Collaborate with team members from Manufacturing, Procurement, Service, Quality Assurance, and Engineering Services to understand the full product development process and assist in troubleshooting design challenges
• Apply and expand your design knowledge while considering manufacturability and efficiency of final designs

What We’re Looking For:

• Rising junior or senior currently pursuing a degree in Civil, Structural, or Mechanical engineering from an ABET‑accredited college or university
• Completion of Statics and Mechanics of Materials coursework
• Proficiency with CAD applications, including the ability to convert drawings to 3D models
• Strong skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Coursework or experience in Structural Analysis, Steel Design, and Strength of Materials, along with advanced CAD skills and design application experience is highly preferred

What You'll Gain:

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

Benefits

• 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

Valmont does not discriminate against any employee or applicant in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. If you have a disability and require any assistance in filling out the application for employment email [e-mail].

Valmont is here to modernize vital infrastructure and increase agricultural productivity, sustainably and reliably. We galvanize steel to last a century with minimal environmental impact. We modernize irrigation to feed a growing population by utilizing the latest technology. We harden the electrical grid to enable the delivery of reliable power to millions of homes around the world. And we help make communities everywhere safer, cleaner and more connected through our smart infrastructure technology.

Valmont serves two primary markets - agriculture and infrastructure - and seven diverse product lines: Utility, Lighting and Transportation, Telecom, Solar, Coatings, Irrigation and Ag Tech. We manufacture products in 85 facilities spread across six continents, and we do business in 100 different countries. That's what Valmont does. We conserve resources and improve life, finding ways to make innovation and technology beneficial in the real world.

+ That's the value we add.