Electrical Project Engineer Intern (35367)

CEC FACILITIES LLC•El Paso, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Electrical Project Engineer Intern participates in a structured, multi-summer rotational internship program intended to develop future finance and operations leaders. The first summer is with the Special Projects Division, where the intern gains hands-on experience in project budgeting, profitability analysis, earned value management, and strategic initiatives. The role combines office-based analytical work with field exposure, including job-site visits, to develop an understanding of project operations and the relationship between financial decisions and project execution. After the initial summer, participants rotate through Financial Operations and Financial Planning & Analysis, followed by Accounting or Estimating. Interns work with project managers, finance teams, and senior leadership and support the Special Projects team with analysis, reporting, research, and day-to-day activities. The role may involve indoor and outdoor work in office and construction settings, travel to job sites, and exposure to construction-site conditions. Interns must follow site safety procedures and wear required personal protective equipment.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED 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.
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.
Able to work eight hours per day and 40 hours per week, with 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 with little or no disruption.
Able to traverse and inspect all areas of a job site in varied weather, including walking, climbing, reaching, bending, crawling, standing, or stretching.
Able to regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and move about on foot regularly.
Able to sit for extended periods and work at a computer for extended periods.
Able to talk and hear and communicate with others in writing, orally, and by telephone.
Possess normal or corrected vision and hearing; vision abilities include close, distance, color, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Able to wear required PPE, including a hard hat, safety glasses, and safety vest.

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 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 to support 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 related to 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.
Following the initial summer, rotate through Financial Operations and Financial Planning & Analysis, and Accounting or Estimating.