Mechanical Engineering Intern

Valmont Industries; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

401k plan

Tuition reimbursement

Medical benefits

Flexible summer schedule

Job summary

Valmont seeks a motivated Mechanical Engineering Intern to join our Global Agriculture division in Omaha, Nebraska. You will contribute to design and development, gaining hands-on experience and learning from experienced professionals on meaningful projects.

The internship program includes project work, leadership development activities, job shadowing, and interactions with senior leadership, with up to 10% domestic travel.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Mechanical or Agricultural Engineering.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Mechanical aptitude and analytical problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Organized, driven, and eager to learn.
• Ability to travel domestically up to 10% during the internship.

Responsibilities

• Engage in design and development activities to meet project requirements
• Work with individuals from Manufacturing Engineering, Production, Operations, Service and Engineering Services to ensure design efficiency and manufacturability
• Participate in technical design review meetings and conference calls and provide mechanical design direction and input
• Learn and follow standard design and development procedures, recommending updates to design procedures when needed
• Develop modifications to existing designs and products to meet changes in manufacturing capabilities, support cost reduction activities, and address reliability and warranty issues
• Be involved in the engineering design and development of new products to meet requirements as defined by the Product Management team
• Responsible for maintaining good relationships with customers, field personnel and other Valmont departments to ensure the most efficient working environment
• Responsible for coordinating and conducting laboratory or field testing as situations dictate
• Provide technical support to other departments as required toward meeting the needs of our customers

Skills

Microsoft Office

Mechanical aptitude

Analytical problem-solving

Communication and teamwork

Organized and eager to learn

Willingness to travel 10%

Education

Pursuing a degree in Mechanical or Agricultural Engineering

Tools

3D CAD

Job description

15000 Valmont Plaza Omaha Nebraska 68154

Location: Valley, NE Facility (onsite) | Spring 2027

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?

A Brief Summary of This Position: Valmont is seeking a motivated and driven Mechanical Engineering Intern to join our Global Agriculture division. In this role, you will contribute to the goals of the Mechanical Engineering team while gaining hands‑on experience and learning industry best practices from experienced engineering professionals. You will have the opportunity to work on meaningful projects, collaborate with subject matter experts across the organization, and gain exposure to various areas of the business. As part of Valmont's internship program, you will participate in project work, leadership development activities, job shadowing, and interactions with senior leadership, providing a well‑rounded professional development experience. This position reports to the Director of Engineering and may involve up to 10% domestic travel during the summer, providing exposure to customer interactions and field operations.

What You’ll Do

• Engage in design and development activities to meet project requirements
• Work with individuals from Manufacturing Engineering, Production, Operations, Service and Engineering Services to ensure design efficiency and manufacturability
• Participate in technical design review meetings and conference calls and provide mechanical design direction and input
• Learn and follow standard design and development procedures, recommending updates to design procedures when needed
• Develop modifications to existing designs and products to meet changes in manufacturing capabilities, support cost reduction activities, and address reliability and warranty issues
• Be involved in the engineering design and development of new products to meet requirements as defined by the Product Management team
• Responsible for maintaining good relationships with customers, field personnel and other Valmont departments to ensure the most efficient working environment
• Responsible for coordinating and conducting laboratory or field testing as situations dictate
• Provide technical support to other departments as required toward meeting the needs of our customers

What We’re Looking For

• Junior pursuing a degree in Mechanical or Agricultural Engineering
• Strong Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Mechanical aptitude and analytical problem‑solving skills
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
• Organized, driven, and eager to learn
• Ability to travel domestically up to 10% during the internship

Preferred

• Experience in an agricultural setting
• 3D computer aided design experience

What You’ll Gain

• Paid internship with meaningful, career‑related work experience
• Ability to participate in 401K plan
• Tuition assistance and medical benefits available based on hours worked
• Part‑time during the academic year, full‑time and flexible in the summer, 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 leader

Benefits Valmont offers employees and their families a comprehensive Total Wellbeing benefit package to ensure their individual and family’s overall wellness needs are met.

• 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 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.