Project / Construction Management Internship - Summer 2026 (Multiple Locations)
About the role
The Internship Program at Cupertino Electric, Inc. is a 10-to-12-week program designed to expose undergraduate and post-graduate students to various aspects of CEI’s core markets: Commercial, Data Center, and Energy & Renewables. The program offers students unique opportunities to contribute to real-world projects and make meaningful industry connections.
Responsibilities
- Create a bid strategy, get quotations, and write proposal letters.
- Negotiate contract terms, create an original budget and schedule.
- Create a plan with the production team to address efficiency, logistics, and materials.
- Organize all documents and drawings, select subcontractors, and hold a job start meeting.
- Manage materials, submittals, and change orders.
- Maintain activity logs, manage materials, vendors, and subcontractors.
- Write documents including RFI’s and notice letters.
- Monitor project progress, including cost and safety.
- Manage closeout documents, commission equipment, and return excess material.
Requirements
We seek the most curious, confident, and resourceful candidates in the US that are interested in the electrical construction industry. Our most successful new hires flourish because they do not accept the status quo. They work hard, learn and grow from their inevitable mistakes, and enjoy working with a team.
Qualifications
- Education: High School Diploma or GED required. Current student studying Construction Management, Business, Engineering, or similar preferred.
- Licensure/Certifications: None required.
- Experience: 0 years of experience required.
Skills
Our most successful new hires flourish because they do not accept the status quo. They work hard, learn and grow from their inevitable mistakes, and enjoy working with a team.
Benefits
We provide a competitive compensation package that recognizes your experience, credentials, and education alongside a robust benefits program to meet your needs. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets.
Pay
Final determination of a successful candidate’s starting pay will vary based on a number of factors, including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, education and experience. The pay scale listed for this position is generally for candidates that meet the specified qualifications and requirements listed on this specific job description.
Schedule
The Internship Program at Cupertino Electric, Inc. is a 10-to-12-week program.