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Now Recruiting Interns for Summer 2026

Own your development, do work that matters, and join a team that treats you like a future owner, not “just an intern.”

Build real skills, tackle meaningful projects, and move confidently toward a full‑time future. At Van Meter, interns own their work and learn by doing—preparing them to start their careers with us.

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Automation
We can help you select and design automation technology solutions and create connected enterprises. Our automation specialists focus on 12 areas of industrial automation.
DataComm
From basic network construction and configuration, videoconferencing to 4K digital signage, we have the data communication products to make it happen.
data communication products
Electrical
We keep a massive inventory across our 25 branches to get you the electric supply products you need as quickly as possible with easy order entry and on-time delivery.
Lighting
Our team of dedicated lighting specialists serve electricians and companies with lighting supplies for new construction, existing building projects, and retrofits.
Power Transmission
Our power transmission solutions help you save energy through efficient gearing, using correct motors, reducing storeroom costs, and faster failure diagnostics.
Safety and Cleaning
Keeping the supplies used in your day to day operations readily available is essential. We stock personal protective equipment (PPE), cleaning supplies, tools, and more.
Automation
We can help you select and design automation technology solutions and create connected enterprises. Our automation specialists focus on 12 areas of industrial automation.
DataComm
From basic network construction and configuration, videoconferencing to 4K digital signage, we have the data communication products to make it happen.
data communication products
Electrical
We keep a massive inventory across our 25 branches to get you the electric supply products you need as quickly as possible with easy order entry and on-time delivery.
Lighting
Our team of dedicated lighting specialists serve electricians and companies with lighting supplies for new construction, existing building projects, and retrofits.
Power Transmission
Our power transmission solutions help you save energy through efficient gearing, using correct motors, reducing storeroom costs, and faster failure diagnostics.
Safety and Cleaning
Keeping the supplies used in your day to day operations readily available is essential. We stock personal protective equipment (PPE), cleaning supplies, tools, and more.
Automation
We can help you select and design automation technology solutions and create connected enterprises. Our automation specialists focus on 12 areas of industrial automation.
DataComm
From basic network construction and configuration, videoconferencing to 4K digital signage, we have the data communication products to make it happen.
data communication products
Electrical
We keep a massive inventory across our 25 branches to get you the electric supply products you need as quickly as possible with easy order entry and on-time delivery.
Lighting
Our team of dedicated lighting specialists serve electricians and companies with lighting supplies for new construction, existing building projects, and retrofits.
Power Transmission
Our power transmission solutions help you save energy through efficient gearing, using correct motors, reducing storeroom costs, and faster failure diagnostics.
Safety and Cleaning
Keeping the supplies used in your day to day operations readily available is essential. We stock personal protective equipment (PPE), cleaning supplies, tools, and more.

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Learn the top signs your operation should invest in autonomous mobile robots (AMRs). Improve throughput, safety, retention, and intralogistics efficiency.
Manufacturing Economics in 2026 and Beyond: A Transformative Opportunity for OEMs
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Made in the Midwest: Lighting the World Together
Made in the Midwest: Lighting the World Together
Celebrating 50 years of Musco Lighting and its people‑first partnership with Van Meter—two Midwest companies powering iconic projects worldwide.

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