Drafting Intern (Summer 2026 Internship) - RedGuard

The Drafting Intern position works daily with Project Managers, manufacturing, Sales and Estimating, Engineering, and Fabrication teams producing workable drawing sets of various disciplines. They rely on software such as AutoCad, Inventor, and or Revit to produce accurate two and three-dimensional models of building (blast/non-blast, and security-related) projects. Additionally, they will help review engineering design drawings (mechanical, electrical, plumbing, gas detection, and fire alarm/sprinkler drawings) to resolve any potential conflicts or discrepancies with the model for clash and general coordination. The Drafting Intern will also work to notify engineers and project managers of any design conflict that may occur during the review process and offer solution-based thinking using industry knowledge, methods of construction, and company accepted process and procedures. Modeled disciplines consist of shop drawings, Structural design, and Architectural views. As an Intern for the department, you will be working closely with various drafting team members learning the company and the role as it fits the vision of the company.

• Assists in creating various models for assigned projects.
• Supports with coordination and compilation of multiple disciplines pertaining to construction/manufacturing.
• Aids in the review of project models for clash and workability.
• Develops skills and knowledge of various machines, engineering and construction practices to aid in generating complete and accurate production/shop/permit ready detail drawings.
• Completes primary work utilizing AutoCad, Revit, and Inventor.
• Supports the team by capturing and gathering field changes from the production/fabrication team to create as-built drawings according to RedGuard's Document Control requirements.
• Learns the skillset needed to help answer questions or provide directions to complete various project related tasks.
• Conducts walkthroughs of the fabrication and production floor to visually verify that methods align with the approved design and to coordinate any as-built changes to the project.

• Currently pursuing a degree or certification in Drafting, Engineering, Architecture, MEP Engineering, or a related field.
• Basic knowledge of CAD software (Inventor, Revit, AutoCAD); coursework or field experience will be considered.
• Interest in manufacturing, engineering, or construction processes and industries.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Project).
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Able to manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Eager to learn, ask questions, and collaborate with team members.

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.
• The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, and/or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication parts at distances close to the eyes.
• The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as in typical office or administrative work.)

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify.

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Non-U.S. persons selected must meet eligibility requirements for access to export-restricted information. The ITAR/EAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing an application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please provide a brief description of your reasonable accommodation to accommodations@lange.us.com

Department/Division: Engineering & Quality

Reports to: Project Engineering Manger

Location: Wichita, KS

Position Type/Hours: Full-time | M-F | 8:00a - 5:00p

Overtime: Approved Time Only

Travel Requirement: Less than 5%
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

RedGuard builds modular solutions that protect lives and assets. It is made up of innovative product lines and company divisions in the area of modular safe structures, most with threat mitigation. It is the leading authority in blast resistance and a world leader in providing safe, customizable and scalable modular buildings. The company's dedication to meet each of its customer's unique needs-from initial design to installation and beyond-combined with its unsurpassed standards for quality and overall safety makes it the go-to manufacturer in several industries.

RedGuard is driven by a passion for product innovation, and developing turnkey solutions that raise the bar in both personalization and protection for customers across industries and around the globe. It is dedicated to five key disciplines: concept, design, build, install and operation. Its success across industries has led some of the world's largest organizations to trust their employees' lives to RedGuard's products and brands.

For more information, visit https://redguard.com/