College Virtual Design Internship (Charlotte, Summer 2027)

About the program

Gaylor Electric’s Summer Internship Program is an 8‑to‑11 week paid opportunity that combines construction career exploration, technical skill development, and robust professionalism training. Over the past three years the program has welcomed students from 70+ high school and collegiate institutions, placing over 200 students each summer across national Gaylor Electric locations and job sites.

Throughout the summer, interns participate in resume development, interview preparation, business best‑practices discussions, and professional headshot sessions. The experience culminates in an academic capstone presentation or craft skills assessment.

Why Gaylor Electric?

The internship programming offers positions in Field, Manufacturing, Project Management, Engineering, BIM/VDC, Safety, and Corporate roles such as Accounting, Human Resources, Education, Information Technology, and Marketing. Interns develop skills aligned with their academic field while intensively curating professional resumes, interview habits, networking skills, and professionalism approaches — becoming valued members of the Gaylor Electric culture and learning what it means to hold a high‑value, high‑opportunity position in the trades.

Qualities we value

• 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

Requirements

• Pursuing a degree aligned with Gaylor Electric’s needs:
  • Construction Management
  • Engineering (Architectural Engineering, Electrical, Civil, 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

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