Intern

About Us

For over 30 years, MetroPower has served the electrical construction & service needs of residential, industrial, institutional, and commercial communities throughout the United States. MetroPower has a network of branches that service 4 Southeastern states. As an Employee-owned Company, MetroPower is committed to being the leading contractor for quality electrical service and seeks competent, ambitious, ethical employees who are willing to learn and grow for a lifetime using a servant leadership philosophy. Employees must exhibit mutual respect, servanthood, honor, and high performance. As an Employer of Choice, we seek knowledge-based workers who believe in continuous learning, ethical standards, and high morals and values.

Responsibilities

• Behave consistently with MetroPower’s Mission and Vision and focus on safety, company policies, and procedures.
• Gain knowledge of all aspects of Electrical Installation field operations including but not limited to worksite safety, materials and equipment nomenclature, installation processes, equipment operations, and blueprint reading.
• Act as a decisive leader with a passion for hands-on work in outdoor environments and a strong drive for construction project management.
• Complete special projects as directed by the branch manager, which may include standard field experience, business market research, assisting with the development of project documentation software, and developing Quality Assurance/Quality Control standards & forms.

Requirements

• Willingness to learn and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interact effectively with MetroPower employees, customers, and vendors.
• Quick learner with a positive attitude and willingness to assume a variety of training opportunities within the company.
• Desire to work in a team-based environment and contribute immediately.
• Valid driver's license.
• Pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree.
• Positive safety attitude and personal integrity – both are non-negotiable.
• Strong desire to learn and be a contributing team member.
• Solid understanding of Microsoft Office products and the web.
• Strong desire to be part of a dynamic and Servant Leadership-based company.

Skills and Physical Requirements

• Ability to maintain a consistent workload that involves moderate manual labor in outdoor environments.
• Ability to carry/lift up to 50 lbs and bend, stoop, squat, sit, and maneuver in confined spaces.
• Ability to wear respirators in environments that may expose him/her to silica dust or other hazardous materials.
• Ability to maintain workloads that may include interstate and intrastate travel and daily timeframes that could exceed typical business hours.