College Project Engineer Internship (South Bend, Summer 2026)

Gaylor Electric • South Bend, IN

11h • 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 industry-leading technical skill development with 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 concludes with an academic capstone presentation or craft skills assessment. This internship offers construction career exploration, technical skill honing, and robust professionalism development. Roles are available in Field, Manufacturing, Project Management, Engineering, BIM/VDC, Safety, and Corporate functions (Accounting, Human Resources, Education, IT, Marketing). Interns will develop skills related to their academic field, enhance their professional resumes, improve interview habits, build networking skills, and refine professionalism. They become valued members of the Gaylor Electric culture, learning the significance of high-value, high-opportunity positions in the trades. The hands-on, real-world experiences allow students to develop their potential, make key contacts for future networking, determine career interests, receive professional feedback, and further their education.

Requirements

• Pursuing a degree that aligns with Gaylor Electric's needs: Construction Management, Engineering (Architectural Engineering, Electrical, Civil and Construction), Occupational Health & Safety, Business, Finance, Marketing, Accounting, or any other related college or work-related experience.
• 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 industry professionals.
• 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