Electrical Project Engineer Intern

CEC FACILITIES LLC•Irving, TX

7d•Onsite

About The Position

CEC Companies is hiring an Electrical Project Engineer Intern for a structured, multi-summer internship program intended to develop future finance and operations leaders. The first summer is spent with the Special Projects Division, where the intern gains experience in project budgeting, profitability analysis, earned value management, and strategic initiatives. The role combines office-based analysis with job-site visits to provide exposure to project operations and the relationship between financial decisions and project execution. Participants work with project managers, finance teams, and senior leadership, and may support additional projects and analyses as business needs arise. After the initial summer, program participants rotate through Financial Operations and Financial Planning & Analysis, followed by Accounting or Estimating. The position is based at CEC Corporate Headquarters in Irving, Texas, with travel of up to 25%.

Requirements

High school diploma required.
Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business Administration, Construction Management, or a related field.
Basic understanding of financial principles and business operations.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to learn quickly and adapt to new environments and challenges.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
Initiative and ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Ability to follow safety protocols and wear required PPE in field environments.
Willingness to participate in site visits and safely navigate industrial or construction settings.
Able to meet the role's physical demands, including traversing job sites in varied weather and terrain, regularly lifting or moving up to 50 pounds, and wearing required PPE.
Able to work 8 hours per day, 40 hours per week, overtime as required, and night shifts as needed.
Must be on call to address job-site delays, emergencies, bad weather, and other issues.
Able to work professionally in the presence of customers and their representatives.

Nice To Haves

Commitment to a multi-summer internship program is preferred.
Familiarity with financial software and tools, such as ERP systems.

Responsibilities

Assist with developing, tracking, and analyzing project budgets for Special Projects initiatives.
Support profitability analysis and reporting for projects and programs.
Learn and apply Earned Value Management principles to track project performance metrics.
Collaborate with project managers and finance teams to gather data and prepare analytical reports.
Help develop financial models and forecasts for strategic decision-making.
Participate in at least one to two job-site visits during the summer to learn about field operations.
Navigate the IMS facility safely and participate in site tours as required.
Wear appropriate personal protective equipment during site visits and field activities.
Participate in special projects and ad-hoc analyses as business needs arise.
Maintain and update project-tracking databases and financial spreadsheets.
Research industry best practices in project controls and financial management.
Prepare presentations and reports for leadership review.
Provide general day-to-day support to the Special Projects team.
Perform other duties as needed to support projects, operations, and the department.
Rotate through Financial Operations and Financial Planning & Analysis, then Accounting or Estimating, in subsequent program summers.