Apprentice Electrician Tech College Intern - Fort Collins, CO

Interstates • Fort Collins, CO

10h • Onsite

About The Position

Interstates is hiring an Apprentice Electrician Tech College Intern to support industrial electrical construction projects in and around Fort Collins, Colorado. The role provides hands-on experience applying classroom learning to practical electrical work alongside journeyman and foreman electricians. Candidates must be currently enrolled in an electrical technology, electrical construction, or instrumentation associate program. The position may require travel within a 200-mile radius; employees must live permanently near the office location or be willing to relocate there, and must have reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license. Per diem and mileage stipends are provided according to company policy.

Start times, breaks, and work hours vary by job site and project stage. Employees work more than 40 hours per week and no more than 60 hours per week as part of the company’s safety commitment. Weekend work may occasionally be required. Work conditions can include heights and other precarious locations, electrical-shock hazards, outdoor weather, confined spaces, and dust; the noise level is usually moderate. Employees are expected to follow safety standards.

The internship offers real-world experience, the opportunity to build connections with an industry-leading company and potential long-term career prospects after graduation, and exposure to industrial electrical work to develop skills for future studies. Compensation is $21.52 per hour. Sunday work, if applicable, is paid at double pay.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an electrical technology, electrical construction, or instrumentation associate program.
• Reliable transportation.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Permanently located in or around the office location, or willing to permanently relocate there.
• Able to work in conditions that may include heights, confined spaces, electrical-shock hazards, outdoor weather, and dust, while complying with safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Measure, cut, and bend conduit using a tape measure and appropriate power and hand tools.
• Operate power tools such as drills, saws, pullers, and tuggers.
• Install conductors in raceway and cable tray using manual and power equipment.
• Assist with 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 and hand tools.
• Load, transport, and unload materials, equipment, tools, and supplies, and furnish them to journeyman and foreman electricians.
• Use ladders, scaffolding, scissor lifts, and boom lifts.
• Perform housekeeping duties as required.
• Perform other duties assigned by field leaders.

Benefits

• Hands-on, real-world experience applying classroom learning.
• Opportunity to build connections and potentially launch a long-term career with the company after graduation.
• Exposure to industrial electrical work to broaden skills and knowledge for future studies.
• Per diem and mileage stipends according to company policy.
• Family- and safety-focused culture.
• Double pay for Sunday work, if applicable.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree