Drafting Intern – Summer 2026
About The Position
Civil Drafting Intern – Summer 2026 (Minneapolis, MN, New Orleans, LA, or Sioux Falls, SD) Join VAA as a engineering intern in Summer 2026. VAA is one of the industry's leading firms, combining nearly a half-century of excellence with a vibrant, future-focused energy. We serve a diverse portfolio of clients, ranging from multinational corporations to local municipalities to individual farms and businesses. Disciplines we are looking for: Industrial or Process Engineering Civil Engineering Structural Engineering Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering Why consider VAA for an internship? Incorporate your academic knowledge into hands-on work Gain exposure to other engineering disciplines. Information about what it's like to work in an engineering consulting firm Exposure to industry tools and technology Lunch and Learns - topics include communication, presentation skills, personal branding, and other relevant non-technical skills Site visit(s) to see real projects our firm has worked on - See your work come to life! Mentorship - ask questions and get guidance from senior level professionals who love to share their experiences and ideas Networking with VAA employees and other interns End of Year presentations and celebration! Potential for full-time position after graduation Get to Know VAA VAA is an Engineering, Planning and Design firm specializing in commercial projects, bulk commodity-handling facilities, and structures for value-added processing, manufacturing and distribution. VAA is one of the industry's leading firms, combining nearly a half-century of excellence with a vibrant, future-focused energy. We serve a diverse portfolio of clients, ranging from multinational corporations to local municipalities to individual farms and businesses. Hear first-hand what it's like to work here, the range of opportunities you can find and the wealth of resources that will support you - both professionally and personally: https://vaaeng.com/careers/#careers-video Let's get growing™ Your career. Your talents. Your network. Apply today! Intern: #VAA #Intern #Technician #Drating
Requirements
- 2 years completed towards a bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline from an accredited school
Responsibilities
- Assist with the preparation of high-quality construction documentation including drawings and specifications under the supervision of experienced engineers
- Perform basic calculations using engineering software
- Participate in required company and department meetings
- Perform other duties as assigned
Benefits
- Incorporate your academic knowledge into hands-on work
- Gain exposure to other engineering disciplines
- Information about what it's like to work in an engineering consulting firm
- Exposure to industry tools and technology
- Lunch and Learns - topics include communication, presentation skills, personal branding, and other relevant non-technical skills
- Site visit(s) to see real projects our firm has worked on - See your work come to life!
- Mentorship - ask questions and get guidance from senior level professionals who love to share their experiences and ideas
- Networking with VAA employees and other interns
- End of Year presentations and celebration!
- Potential for full-time position after graduation
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Career Level
Intern
