College Project Engineer Internship (South Bend, Summer 2026)

Gaylor Electric • South Bend, IN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Gaylor Electric Summer Internship Program is an 8-to-11-week paid opportunity designed for college students to gain meaningful career growth. The program combines access to industry-leading technical skill development and world-class, career-related professionalism training. Students are placed across the country at national Gaylor Electric locations and job sites. Throughout the summer, interns receive support in resume development, interview preparation, business best practices discussions, and professional headshots. The experience culminates with an academic capstone presentation or craft skills assessment. This internship offers construction career exploration, technical skill honing, and robust professionalism development. Interns can explore roles in Field, Manufacturing, Project Management, Engineering, BIM/VDC, Safety, and Corporate departments (Accounting, Human Resources, Education, Information Technology, Marketing). The program aims to help students develop skills related to their academic field, enhance professional resumes, improve interview habits, build networking skills, and foster professionalism. Interns become valued members of the Gaylor Electric culture, learning about high-value positions in the trades. The internship provides hands-on, real-world experience to expand knowledge beyond the classroom, apply academic concepts, develop potential, and make key contacts for future networking. It's an opportunity to determine career field interests, receive professional feedback, and further education.

Requirements

• Pursuing a degree in Construction Management, Engineering (Architectural Engineering, Electrical, Civil and Construction), Occupational Health & Safety, Business, Finance, Marketing, Accounting, or related fields.
• Excited to visit and travel to new locations and projects.

Nice To Haves

• Purpose, Resolve, Determination
• Positive impact and influence on others
• Grit – the ability to stick to it and get the job done
• Consistency and a strong work ethic
• Holds oneself accountable
• Customer focused
• Team spirit and collaboration
• Detail oriented and organized
• Strong communication skills

Responsibilities

• Gain on-the-job experience and training in a specific role.
• Work with talented professionals in the industry.
• Develop skills related to academic field of study.
• Curate professional resumes.
• Improve interview habits.
• Develop networking skills.
• Enhance professionalism approaches.
• Participate in an academic capstone presentation or craft skills assessment.

Benefits

• On-the-job experience and training in your specific role
• Opportunity to work with some of the brightest and most talented people in the industry
• Paid internship
• Potential full-time employment opportunities in any of our locations

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed