Project / Construction Management Internship - Summer 2027 (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. Although we are headquartered in California, we have major projects and offices in many other states including Ohio, Iowa, Wisconsin, New Mexico, and Utah.

Responsibilities

• Estimate Phase: Creating a bid strategy, getting quotations, and writing proposal letters.
• Pre‑Construction: Negotiating contract terms, creating an original budget and schedule; creating a plan with the production team to address efficiency, logistics, and materials; organizing all documents and drawings; selecting subcontractors and holding a job start meeting.
• Construction: Managing materials, submittals, and change orders; maintaining activity logs; managing materials, vendors, and subcontractors; writing documents including RFI’s and notice letters; monitoring project progress, including cost and safety.
• Closeout: Managing closeout documents, commissioning equipment, and returning excess material.

Requirements

• 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.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Qualifications

• Curious, confident, and resourceful
• Interested in the electrical construction industry
• Does not accept the status quo
• Works hard, learns and grows from mistakes
• Enjoys working with a team

Pay

Salary Range: $23.77/hour to $35.23/hour. 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. 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.