College Project Engineer Internship (Indianapolis, Summer 2027)

About the role

Whether you're a current student, recent graduate or a seasoned professional, you can experience meaningful career growth at Gaylor Electric. Combining access to industry-leading technical skill development and world-class, career-related professionalism training. Over the past three years, our program has welcomed students from 70+ high school and collegiate institutions. With over 200 students for our summer program, students are placed across the county at national Gaylor Electric locations and job sites. Sprinkled throughout the summer, students have access to resume development, interview prep, business best practices discussions, and professional headshots. This experience culminates with an academic capstone presentation or craft skills assessment.

Responsibilities

• Develop skills in positions related to your academic field of study
• Intense curation of professional resumes, interview habits, networking skills, and professionalism approaches
• Become a valued member of Gaylor Electric culture
• Learn what it means to hold a high-value, high-opportunity position in the trades
• Expand knowledge outside the classroom and apply concepts and theories of your major field of study
• Gain hands-on real-world experiences
• Develop your potential and make key contacts for future networking
• Determine your interest level in certain career fields
• Receive feedback from professionals regarding your strengths and weaknesses
• Further your education and expand your resume

Requirements

You're 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.

Skills

• 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

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

Internship Locations: Indianapolis, IN; South Bend, IN; West Lafayette, IN; Columbus, IN; Louisville, KY; Columbus, OH; Cincinnati, OH; Nashville, TN; Huntsville, AL; Atlanta, GA; Charlotte, NC; Fort Myers, FL; Orlando, FL; Tampa, FL

Schedule

Our Summer Internship program is an 8-to-11 week paid opportunity.