Structural Engineering Intern

Valmont Industries; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

401k

PTO

Life insurance

Disability

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Valmont Industries is seeking a highly motivated Structural Engineering Intern for the Coatings Division in Valley, NE. You will work with our engineering team to learn best practices, contribute to project goals, and gain exposure to other divisions while on-site this Spring/Summer 2027.

The internship offers hands-on learning, tuition assistance opportunities, and potential for a full-time position after graduation, with a supportive culture focused on growth and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Civil, Structural, or Mechanical Engineering degree from an ABET-accredited program.
• Proficiency with CAD applications and converting drawings to 3D models.
• Strong skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Model the Valmont 4 core values – Integrity, Continuous Improvement, Passion and Deliver Results
• Learn while working with our Structural Engineering Manager, P.E., S.E.
• Inspect properties to assess existing conditions of foundations and building structures
• Field measure and perform load and capacity calculations
• Evaluate and select appropriate construction materials
• Provide technical advice
• Determine and obtain planning and/or building regulations approval
• Liaise with relevant professional staff such as architects, engineers, etc.
• Monitor and inspect work undertaken by contractors
• Administer contracts
• Manage projects and prepare scope of work documents
• Prepare reports, designs and drawings

Skills

CAD proficiency

Engineering problem solving

Education

ABET-accredited Civil/Structural/Mechanical Engineering program

Tools

CAD applications

Job description

15000 Valmont Plaza Omaha Nebraska 68154

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: Valley, NE (onsite) | Start Date: Spring/Summer 2027

A Brief Summary of This Position

Valmont is currently seeking a highly motivated and talented individual for the Structural Engineering Intern position in Coatings Division. We are looking for a highly driven individual that will be an active participant in contributing to the goals of the Coatings Engineering team, while learning best practices from some of the finest Engineers in the world. You will learn a tremendous amount in this role and will be given exposure to other parts of the business, including subject matter experts from a wide variety of divisions and professions. Valmont’s internship program mission is provide a hands‑on learning experience through project work, leadership development, job shadowing and interaction with senior leadership.

What You’ll Do

• Model the Valmont 4 core values – Integrity, Continuous Improvement, Passion and Deliver Results
• Learn while working with our Structural Engineering Manager, P.E., S.E.
• Inspect properties to assess existing conditions of foundations and building structures
• Field measure and perform load and capacity calculations
• Evaluate and select appropriate construction materials
• Provide technical advice
• Determine and obtain planning and/or building regulations approval
• Liaise with relevant professional staff such as architects, engineers, etc.
• Monitor and inspect work undertaken by contractors
• Administer contracts
• Manage projects and prepare scope of work documents
• Prepare reports, designs and drawings

What We’re Looking For

• Rising junior or senior pursuing a Civil, Structural, or Mechanical Engineering degree from an ABET‑accredited college or university, with a preference for candidates majoring in Civil or Structural Engineering
• Proficiency with CAD applications, including the ability to convert drawings to 3D models
• Strong skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

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

Valmont offers employees and their families a comprehensive Total Wellbeing benefit package to ensure their individual and family’s overall wellness needs are met. Some offerings are dependent upon the role, work schedule, or location and can include the following:

• 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.