Training and Development Intern

Powell Career Site • Houston, TX

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About The Position

At Powell, we’re committed to enhancing lives by delivering reliable power distribution systems across diverse markets, from industrial to renewables. As a global leader, we prioritize our Core Values—Customer First, Respect for Employees, Continuous Improvement, and a “Can-Do” Attitude—to provide innovative, cost-effective solutions that power communities worldwide. Join us to be part of a team dedicated to solving real-world challenges and shaping the future of energy. Real-World Project Providing development and growth opportunities for all employees is a priority. You will be a part of an important team that will help define career paths, identify skills, knowledge and abilities necessary for progression, identify training requirements and configure a system for employees to navigate and track their career goals and progress. What You’ll Gain Paid Internship: Competitive pay for a 10-week summer internship. Hands-On Experience: Work on a real-world project and help set up a high priority process and system. Mentorship: Collaborate with and learn from experienced employees and business leaders. Professional Growth: Enhance your technical and interpersonal skills in a team-oriented setting. Networking: Engage with industry professionals, company executives and participate in fun social events. Community Impact: Contribute to Powell’s mission of powering communities globally through community service events.

Requirements

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in learning and development, talent development, human resources management, or a related field from an accredited institution.
• Rising Junior or Senior continuing studies in Fall 2026.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA and strong academic standing.
• Team player with strong technology, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Self-starter with a dependable, can-do attitude.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience or exposure to HR systems
• Tech savvy

Responsibilities

• Define career paths
• Identify skills, knowledge and abilities necessary for progression
• Identify training requirements
• Configure a system for employees to navigate and track their career goals and progress

Benefits

• Paid Internship: Competitive pay for a 10-week summer internship.
• Hands-On Experience: Work on a real-world project and help set up a high priority process and system.
• Mentorship: Collaborate with and learn from experienced employees and business leaders.
• Professional Growth: Enhance your technical and interpersonal skills in a team-oriented setting.
• Networking: Engage with industry professionals, company executives and participate in fun social events.
• Community Impact: Contribute to Powell’s mission of powering communities globally through community service events.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees