AutoCAD Draftsperson Intern

Internship July 2026 - October 2026 Shift and Time: Full-Time Summer Hours, Part-Time Fall Hours Entity: Dakota Fence Summary: Create shop drawings for fabrication and submit them to engineers/owners for approval Develop installation and as-built drawings for both fabricated and purchased items, providing submittals for engineers/contractors and installation plans for field crews Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Currently enrolled in school for drafting. Must be proficient in AutoCAD and Inventor. Experience in Fusion is a plus. Familiarity with fabrication, including custom gates, railings, steel, aluminum, and hardware, is a plus. Hands-on welding and fabrication experience a plus. Safety is #1 at DFC: Our expectation is that every employee: 1) strictly follows safety policies, rules, and safe work methods. 2) Promptly corrects or reports safety hazards or unsafe conditions. 3) Promptly reports injuries for diagnosis and treatment. 4) Makes regular suggestions for safety process improvements to support continuous improvement in safety. DFC Company (Dakota Fence, 3D Specialties, Sign Solutions USA, Dakota Playground, Park & Play USA, Town & Country Fence, Dakota Unlimited, West River Striping, SAAFE/Stadium Steve, DFC Property Management) is a growing specialty contractor primarily involved in residential/commercial fence, highway guardrail, fabrication, and commercial playground construction, bleacher installation, as well as traffic control services and pavement marking. We provide services to homeowners, commercial businesses, and government entities. Our dedicated employees (our �Blue Family�) work from seven branches throughout North Dakota & Minnesota and primarily service the surrounding five-state area, with a wider retail presence through our national sign manufacturing and distribution businesses. As an employer of choice in the areas of our branches, we invest in our people, our equipment, and our facilities to offer our Blue Family team members a great working environment and career while delivering the best possible value to our customers. EOE-Disabled/Vets.