Apprentice Electrician Tech College Intern - Sioux Falls, SD

Interstates • Sioux Falls, SD

23h • Onsite

About The Position

Apprentice electricians are the powerhouses behind our most dynamic projects, while summer interns and new graduates kick off their careers as industrial electrical professionals. These team members work closely with our journeyman electricians—seasoned experts who lead and mentor crews while completing complex projects. Our journeyman electricians partner with field foremen and site superintendents, who coordinate work, manage risks, and keep projects on track through planning, motivation, and communication. Our I&E, service, and maintenance teams ensure project performance by installing, testing, troubleshooting, and calibrating equipment. Across roles, we all champion safety—empowering employees to lead as safety shareholders, uphold zero-injury expectations, and care for our crews, company, and families.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in the electrical technology, electrical construction or instrumentation AS program.
• Must have reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license.
• Applicants must be permanently located in/around the office location or be willing to permanently relocate.
• Comfortable working in conditions including high/precarious places, risk of electrical shock, and all outside weather conditions.
• Ability to climb and work at heights and in confined spaces.
• Comfortable working in environments exposed to dust.
• Ability to comply with safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Measure, cut, and bend conduit using a tape measure and appropriate power/hand tools
• Operate power tools such as drills, saws, pullers, tuggers, etc.
• Install conductors in race way and cable tray using manual and power equipment
• Assist in lifting, positioning, and fastening objects, such as wiring, conduit, and motors
• Perform minor repairs, such as replacing fuses, light sockets, bulbs, and switches
• Disassemble defective electrical equipment, such as motors, using appropriate power/hand tools
• Load, transport, unload, and furnish Journeyman and Foreman Electricians with materials, equipment, tools, and supplies
• Use ladders, scaffolding, scissor and boom lifts
• Perform housekeeping duties, as required
• Other duties as assigned by field leaders

Benefits

• Per Diem/Travel Pay or FAVR Program Benefits (as applicable)
• Family & safety culture – a team that cares about you as a whole person, not just what you do at work
• Company Sponsored Holiday Events, Team Celebrations, and Community Outreach Volunteer Time
• Company Issued Cordless Milwaukee Tool Kit

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree