IT Intern

About Us

Intermountain Electric (IME) brings decades of experience as a trusted leader in electrical contracting. Founded in 1946, we began as a small company in Denver, CO, and have since grown to be part of the largest specialty contractor in North America. Today, we work with owners and contractors nationwide, delivering complex construction solutions across various industries, including aviation, mission critical, entertainment, and healthcare. At IME, our people are our most valuable asset. We are committed to fostering a culture that prioritizes safety, quality, and professional growth. Joining IME is more than just finding a job—it's about building a career with opportunities to advance and make an organizational impact.

About This Role

IT Internship 2027

Intermountain Electric, Inc. (IME) is celebrating 80 years of powering progress across Colorado. Our office teams help deliver safe, smart, and reliable electrical solutions through our people and partnerships, the IME Way. Through strategic planning, collaboration, and technical excellence, and guided by our values of Integrity, Safety, Ingenuity, Relationships, Craftsmanship, and Spark, we empower our professionals to innovate, support our field teams, and strengthen the partnerships that move our work forward.

Internship Overview

We believe the best way to start your career is by doing work you actually care about. In our internship program, you take the driver’s seat. We tailor your day-to-day projects around your specific career interests and goals, not just a checklist of corporate chores. As a leading electrical contractor, we’ll give you an insider’s look into the industry through real-world experience on active projects. You’ll get to see how different teams collaborate to bring complex projects to life, build practical and professional skills, and learn directly from industry pros in the field and office.

Role Overview

Jump right into solving real tech challenges and learning what it takes to support a fast-paced environment. As an Information Technology Intern, you’ll work directly with our IT team to gain practical, hands-on experience in tech support, infrastructure, network security, and systems management. Because our program is tailored to your goals, you’ll have the space to explore the areas of tech that interest you most. Whether you want to dive into hands-on hardware setups, troubleshoot complex software workflows, assist with network administration, or support team-wide tech rollouts, you’ll play a vital role in keeping our company connected.

Key Responsibilities

What You'll Do

• Provide Everyday Tech Support
  • Help solve hardware and software issues for team members across the company.
  • Provide first-level IT support, serving as a go-to problem solver for tech-related questions and needs.
  • Assist with installing, configuring, and updating devices and applications to keep systems up to date.
• Maintain Systems & Security
  • Support network administration tasks, including setting up workstations, printers, and essential IT hardware.
  • Assist in maintaining network security protocols to protect company systems and sensitive data.
  • Monitor overall system performance, spotting potential issues early to keep workflows seamless.
• Collaborate on Special Tech Projects
  • Work alongside the team on company-wide IT initiatives such as system upgrades, integrations, and data migrations.
  • Create and update clear user guides and IT configuration documentation to keep our tech resources organized.
• Additional duties as assigned.

What You'll Bring

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Self-motivated and eager to contribute fresh ideas to our IT projects and initiatives.
• A collaborative team player with strong leadership potential and a proactive approach to helping others.
• Trustworthy and ethical, maintaining discretion and high integrity when handling internal systems and data.
• Demonstrated accomplishments with strong verbal and written communication skills, with a knack for explaining tech solutions clearly to users at all levels.
• A practical, problem-solving mindset with a solid foundation understanding of IT systems, networks, and troubleshooting methods.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suites, and quick to pick up new software, platforms, and technical tools.

Education & Experience

• Currently enrolled in a degree or certificate program in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field.

Working Conditions

The majority of the time you will work in a typical office environment. Occasionally, you may travel to a construction job site. When on construction job sites you will encounter typical construction conditions including extreme temperatures, noise, dust, mud debris, welding, leading edge, trenching, and shoring, sometimes in a confined space. You may be required to visit multiple locations during any one day.

Pay

Salary Range: $20.00 – $25.00/hour. Final salary and rates are based on education, experience, skills relevant to the role, and internal equity.