2026 GAYLOR ELECTRIC SUMMER INTERNSHIP PROGRAM – COLLEGE STUDENTS

Job Description

Job Title: 2026 GAYLOR ELECTRIC SUMMER INTERNSHIP PROGRAM – COLLEGE STUDENTS

Company Overview:
Gaylor Electric offers meaningful career growth opportunities, combining industry-leading technical skill development with world-class, career-related professionalism training. Over the past three years, their internship program has welcomed students from 70+ high school and collegiate institutions, demonstrating a strong commitment to fostering future talent.

Program Overview:
This extensive summer internship program hosts over 200 students, placing them across Gaylor Electric’s national locations and job sites throughout the county. The program is designed to provide a comprehensive experience, including:

• Resume development workshops
• Interview preparation sessions
• Discussions on business best practices
• Professional headshot opportunities
• Culminating with an academic capstone presentation or craft skills assessment.

Why Gaylor Electric?
Gaylor Electric’s internship programming uniquely combines construction career exploration, the honing of essential technical skills, and robust professionalism training. Interns become valued members of the Gaylor Electric culture, learning what it means to hold a high-value, high-opportunity position in the trades. Beyond academic relevance, the program focuses on intense curation of professional resumes, interview habits, networking skills, and overall professionalism approaches.

Internship Roles & Opportunities:
Students can explore a wide array of fields related to their academic studies and professional interests, including:

• Field Roles
• Manufacturing
• Project Management
• Engineering (Architectural Engineering, Electrical, Civil, Construction)
• BIM/VDC (Building Information Modeling / Virtual Design & Construction)
• Safety (Occupational Health & Safety)
• Corporate Roles:
  • Accounting
  • Human Resources
  • Education
  • Information Technology
  • Marketing

Internship Duration & Compensation:
This is an 8-to-10-week paid opportunity, providing valuable on-the-job experience and training.

Expand Your Knowledge & Network:
Your internship at Gaylor Electric serves as a perfect opportunity to apply classroom concepts and theories to real-world scenarios. The hands-on experiences enable you to develop your potential, make key contacts for future networking, determine your interest level in specific career fields, and receive professional feedback to expand your resume and further your education.

Desired Intern Qualities (“Things We Love To See In Our Interns”):
Gaylor Electric seeks individuals who embody the following attributes:

• 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

“About You” – Qualifications:
Applicants should be pursuing a degree that aligns with Gaylor Electric’s needs, such as:

• Construction Management
• Engineering (Architectural Engineering, Electrical, Civil and 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

Internship Benefits:
Interns will enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support their growth and future careers:

• 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 Gaylor Electric’s locations

Internship Locations:
Opportunities are available across multiple states, including:

• Indiana: Indianapolis, South Bend, West Lafayette, Columbus
• Kentucky: Louisville
• Ohio: Columbus, Cincinnati
• Tennessee: Nashville
• Alabama: Huntsville
• Georgia: Atlanta
• North Carolina: Charlotte
• Florida: Fort Myers, Orlando, Tampa

GAYLOR ELECTRIC, INC. is an equal opportunity employer including disability and veterans.