Engineering - Intern

ENGINEERING INTERN

Are you a construction-minded professional with a passion for building and making a lasting impact in the industry? At EFCO, we don't just build concrete structures, we build careers, partnerships, and opportunities. Established in 1934, we deliver innovative, cost-effective solutions that make construction safer and more efficient.

Headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa, EFCO is a growing, people-focused company committed to Quality, Integrity, Innovation, and Super Service. From engineering and design to manufacturing and field support, we help customers turn vision into reality while achieving the Lowest In-Place Concrete Cost (LIPCC).

Purpose
The Engineering Intern role supports the engineering team with technical tasks, project execution, and day-to-day responsibilities. This role applies academic knowledge to real-world challenges while gaining hands-on experience, learning EFCO's systems, and contributing to engineering outcomes.

Key Responsibilities
Drafting and Engineering (75%)

Support project engineering and drafting activities for presale and contracted work.
Assist with layout drawings, equipment selection, and quantity take-offs.
Work under the supervision of experienced team members to meet project specifications, accuracy, and safety expectations.
Apply strong mathematical reasoning and technical proficiency to contribute to high-quality solutions that align with EFCO standards.

Training and Standards (25%)

Complete required onboarding, safety training, and EFCO process orientation.
Learn and implement EFCO's drafting and engineering practices.
Communicate ideas clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing, while demonstrating accountability and a commitment to continuous learning.

Additional duties may be assigned to meet organizational goals and priorities. Duties and responsibilities, as required by business necessity, may be added, deleted, or changed at any time at the discretion of management, formally or informally, either verbally or in writing, to meet organizational goals and priorities.

Core Competencies

Communication:
Communicates effectively verbally and in writing, producing clear, concise, and professional content and adapting style to audience and setting.
Adaptability:
Adjusts quickly and effectively to changing circumstances, priorities, and feedback.
Mathematics:
Applies basic and advanced math skills accurately in job-related functions.
Technical

Skills:

Proficiently uses job-specific tools, systems, and procedures to perform tasks effectively.
Responsibility:
Takes ownership of actions, tasks, and outcomes; follows through on commitments.

Qualifications

Education:

Actively pursuing a bachelor's degree in Civil, Mechanical, or Construction Engineering.
Computer

Skills:

Familiarity with Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD) systems required. Proficient in Microsoft Office tools and general PC literacy.
Other Requirements:
Demonstrated organizational skills and problem-solving ability required.

Working Arrangement

This role will work 100% onsite at our Des Moines, IA office.

EFCO Culture and Safety
Act with INTEGRITY by demonstrating honesty, responsibility, trustworthiness, and respect in all actions. Strive for QUALITY through continuous improvement and data-driven decision-making. Embrace INNOVATION by being self-aware, collaborative, and curious. Deliver SUPER SERVICE by creating value and consistently exceeding customer expectations.

At EFCO, the health and safety of our team members, visitors, and contractors is an overriding priority and EFCO is committed to promoting a safe and healthy work environment by requiring all team members to participate in environmental, safety, and health program activities. This includes always wearing required personal protective equipment; participating in safety training; engaging in and supporting safety activities including reporting hazards, unsafe work practices & near misses, incidents involving property damage, and any / all injuries - no matter how minor - immediately to their supervisor or manager.

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- EFCO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants for employment will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

The company reserves the right to modify, update, change and/or make corrections to this job description, at the sole discretion of senior leadership, at any time during the employee's employment term, at the sole discretion of management.