Engineering Internship - Summer 2027- Des Moines, IA

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).

Internship Highlights

📍 100% onsite internship in Des Moines, IA
🎓 Summer 2027 internship opportunity
🏗️ Open to students pursuing Civil, Mechanical, or Construction Engineering degrees
💰 Competitive pay
🤝 Mentorship, networking, and professional development opportunities
🚀 Opportunity for future full-time employment consideration

Why this internship may be a great fit:

• Gain practical engineering experience supporting active projects and business operations.
• Apply CAD, mathematics, and problem-solving skills in a professional setting.
• Work directly with experienced engineers and drafters who provide training and mentorship.
• Contribute to real projects that impact customers and job sites across North America.
• Develop technical, communication, and project execution skills that support long-term career growth.
• Gain exposure to multiple areas of the business and build a strong professional network.
• Learn EFCO's engineering, drafting, and construction industry best practices firsthand.

Don't meet every qualification listed? We still encourage you to apply! At EFCO, we're looking for motivated students who are eager to learn, take initiative, and grow their engineering skills.

If you enjoy solving problems, collaborating with others, and applying what you've learned in the classroom to real-world projects, we'd love to hear from you!

Overview

The Engineering Internship role will support the engineering team with technical tasks, project execution, and day-to-day responsibilities.

This internship role will apply academic knowledge to real-world challenges while gaining hands-on experience, learning EFCO’s systems, and contributing to engineering outcomes.

Please note, this application is for our Engineering Internship opening in Des Moines, IA, which will be held during the summer of 2027.

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.

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.

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.

Working Arrangement

• This internship opening will work 100% onsite at our Des Moines, IA headquarters.

Internship Program Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Networking and mentorship opportunities
• Exposure to multiple areas of the business
• Professional development opportunities
• Opportunity for full-time consideration

Physical Demands

Light: Exerting up to 20 lbs of force occasionally and/or up to 10 lbs. force frequently and/or a negligible amount of force constantly.

To ensure a safe work environment while meeting the physical demands of the job you must be able to perform the following physical and mental tasks with or with or without reasonable accommodation:

• Balancing - maintaining equilibrium when walking, climbing, crouching, etc.: Constantly
• Repetitive Motions - Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers: Occasionally
• Stooping – Bending at the waist: Occasionally
• Sitting/Standing – Must be able to sit or stand as required for extended periods of time: Frequently
• Lifting motions or lifting objects up to 20 lbs: Occasionally
• Walking: Frequently
• Climbing - Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles etc.: Occasionally
• Hearing: Frequently
• Talking: Frequently
• Capacity to think, concentrate and focus for long periods of time: Frequently
• Ability to read complex documents in the English language: Frequently
• Capacity to reason and make sound decisions: Frequently
• Ability to write complex documents in the English language: Frequently
• Capacity to express thoughts orally: Frequently
• Expertise in:
• Ability to regularly perform all job functions at company office or designated worksite
• Ability to withstand environmental conditions such as extreme heat or cold, grass, wind, sand, fumes, odors, gases, noises. Etc.

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.

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