Valmont Industries, Inc.
Valmont Industries, Inc.
Valmont Industries, Inc. develops engineered infrastructure and agricultural solutions across construction, logistics, and manufacturing. Founded in 1946, the company works on safer and more efficient roads, stronger power networks, expanded digital connectivity, and renewable-energy infrastructure. Its agricultural technologies include precision irrigation and remote crop-health monitoring, supporting more efficient resource use and food production. Sustainability and practical innovation are central to Valmont’s work to conserve resources and improve the systems that connect communities and support modern agriculture.

Associate Civil and Structural Design Engineer

Design utility structures for Valmont’s power transmission and distribution products, supporting structural analysis, quotations, manufacturing, and customer specifications.

Description

  • Analyze and design structures using finite element analysis and other engineering software.
  • Apply engineering principles, standard procedures, and industry codes to assigned design work.
  • Translate customer specifications into practical designs that can be manufactured.
  • Provide engineering support to drafting, sales, quoting, and project teams.
  • Explain technical information to internal teams and customers.
  • Assist with engineering pricing and quotation work.
  • Work with manufacturing to make designs efficient and cost-effective to produce.
  • Identify ways to improve engineering processes and team effectiveness.
  • Support structures used in electrical power transmission and distribution systems.
  • Manage assigned project schedules and engineering deliverables.
  • Report to the Site Engineering Supervisor or Manager.
  • Help drafters, project administrators, and other teams review and interpret designs.
  • Coordinate daily work with colleagues to meet milestones and improve workflow.
  • Handle limited direct customer contact by phone, email, and occasional site visits.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related engineering field, with 0–2 years of experience.
  • Technical competence in structural engineering.
  • Interpersonal skills, adaptability, and professional communication with a range of people.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
  • Ability to solve complex problems with close attention to detail and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • An Engineer-in-Training certificate is a plus for highly qualified candidates.
  • CAD skills are a plus for highly qualified candidates.
  • Knowledge of or experience with computer programming is a plus for highly qualified candidates.
  • A positive, collaborative approach to working with colleagues is a plus for highly qualified candidates.

Benefits

  • Medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage.
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
  • Paid time off.
  • Employer-paid life insurance.
  • Employer-paid short- and long-term disability, including maternity leave.
  • Work Life Support.
  • Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 per year.
  • Voluntary programs including tobacco cessation, Type 2 diabetes reversal, one-on-one health coaching, and mortgage services.

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