Design Drafter Intern

Valmont Industries, Inc.

Design Drafter Intern contributing to drafting team goals and learning from expert engineers. Engaging in hands-on learning with potential for career development at Valmont.

Posted 4/16/2026internshipOmaha • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesEntry LevelWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Determines changes, corrections, and requirements to meet project demands
Makes sketches for use by other designers/drafters
Interpret specifications and standards and provide information to others to ensure that customer requirements are met or improved
Communicates with customers, both oral and written, to resolve specification questions in preparation of drawings
Provides assistance and input on a project basis to other team members in the development of shop drawings
Performs other essential functions as directed

Requirements

What you’ll need

CAD skills including design applications and an ability to convert drawings to 3D models
Proficient with Microsoft Office, Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint applications
Demonstrates strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
Ability to work effectively in a team environment
Demonstrates problem-solving/critical thinking skills
Enrolled in an accredited college or university and actively pursuing a degree in Drafting & Design

Benefits

Comp & perks

Great opportunity to gain career-related coursework experience from an industry leader
Competitive paid internship with benefits including 401(k) and health coverage – Valmont values you
Tuition reimbursement for active, regular employees and interns working 20 or more hours per week, up to $5,250 per calendar year
Potential development into a regular, full-time position
Flexible scheduling with full-time, day shift hours during the summer and part-time, day shift hours during the school year
A thriving culture in a growing business
Interactive group activities with intern peers

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Hard Skills & Tools

CAD skills3D modelingdesign applications

Soft Skills

interpersonal skillsverbal communicationwritten communicationteamworkproblem-solvingcritical thinking