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20805 Eaton Ave Farmington Minnesota 55024-7932

_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? Apply now.

**Location:** Farmington, MN (onsite) | **Start Date:** Summer 2026

A Brief Summary of This Position:

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.

What You’ll Do:

+ 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

What We’re Looking For:

+ 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

+ 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

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 [email protected].

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.