Electrical Project Engineer Intern
About The Position
As a CEC Electrical Project Engineer Intern, you will participate in a structured multi-summer internship program designed to develop future finance and operations leaders. The rotational program provides hands-on experience across Special Projects, Financial Planning & Analysis, and Accounting or Estimating. During the first summer, you will work with the Special Projects Division and gain exposure to project budgeting, profitability analysis, earned value management, and strategic initiatives. The role combines office-based analytical work with field exposure through job site visits to understand project operations firsthand. It offers opportunities to build relationships with senior leadership, learn about the electrical construction industry from financial and operational perspectives, and develop skills for work after graduation. After the initial summer in Special Projects, participants rotate through Financial Operations and Financial Planning & Analysis (FinOps/FP&A), and Accounting or Estimating.
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 Suite, 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.
- Demonstrated initiative and ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Interest in the construction industry and project-based business models.
- Ability to follow safety protocols and wear required PPE in field environments.
- Willingness to participate in site visits and safely navigate industrial and construction settings.
- Must be able to traverse and inspect all areas of a jobsite in all types of weather, including walking, climbing, reaching, bending, crawling, standing, or stretching.
- Must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
- Must be able to move about on foot regularly and sit for extended periods, including working at a computer.
- Must be able to work 8 hours a day, 40 hours per week, and overtime as required; night shifts may be needed.
- Must be on call to address delays, emergencies, bad weather, and other jobsite issues.
- Must be able to work in the presence of customers and their representatives with little or no interference or disruption, while maintaining a professional and courteous image.
- Must be able to communicate with others in writing, orally, and by telephone; must have normal or corrected vision and hearing. Specific vision abilities include close, distance, color, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
- Must be able to wear personal protective equipment, including a hard hat, safety glasses, and safety vest, as needed.
Nice To Haves
- Preference for candidates committed to a multi-summer internship program.
- Familiarity with financial software and tools, such as ERP systems.
Responsibilities
- Assist in developing, tracking, and analyzing project budgets for Special Projects initiatives.
- Support profitability analysis and reporting for ongoing projects and programs.
- Learn and apply Earned Value Management (EVM) 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 to support strategic decision-making.
- Participate in a minimum of one to two job site visits during the summer to gain exposure to field operations and understand how financial decisions affect project execution.
- Navigate the IMS facility safely and participate in site tours as required.
- Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) 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 related to project controls and financial management.
- Prepare presentations and reports for leadership review.
- Provide general support to the Special Projects team in day-to-day activities.
- Perform other duties as needed to support projects, operations, and the department.
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Career Level
Intern
