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2026 GAYLOR ELECTRIC SUMMER INTERNSHIP PROGRAM – HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
At Gaylor Electric, we believe in fostering meaningful career growth for individuals at all stages, from high school students to seasoned professionals. Our program offers unparalleled access to industry-leading technical skill development and world-class, career-related professionalism training.
About the Program:
Join Gaylor Electric’s highly successful Summer Internship Program, which has welcomed students from over 70 high school and collegiate institutions in the past three years. This program is specifically designed for high school students eager to explore a career in the construction industry.
• Scale: We welcome over 200 students annually across our national Gaylor Electric locations and job sites.
• Duration: This is an 8-to-11-week paid opportunity.
• Comprehensive Development: Throughout the summer, interns will have access to valuable professional development resources, including:
• Resume development workshops
• Interview preparation sessions
• Discussions on business best practices
• Professional headshots
• Culminating Experience: The program concludes with either an academic capstone presentation or a craft skills assessment, providing a tangible showcase of your learned skills and knowledge.
Why Gaylor Electric?
Our internship programming is a unique blend of construction career exploration, hands-on technical skill development, and robust professionalism training. You will not only gain skills directly related to potential academic fields of study but also intensely curate your professional resume, hone interview habits, develop networking skills, and refine your professionalism approaches. Interns become valued members of the Gaylor Electric culture, learning what it means to hold a high-value, high-opportunity position in the trades.
This internship is the perfect opportunity to expand your knowledge beyond the classroom, apply theoretical concepts in real-world settings, and make key contacts for future networking. It’s an excellent way to determine your interest level in various career fields, receive feedback from professionals on your strengths and weaknesses, and significantly enhance your resume.
Available Internship Areas:
Students are placed in roles across various critical functions, offering a wide range of career exploration:
• Field Roles
• Manufacturing
• Project Management
• Engineering
• BIM/VDC
• Safety
• Corporate Roles: Accounting, Human Resources, Education, Information Technology, Marketing
What We Look For In Our Interns:
We highly value the following qualities in our successful interns:
• Purpose, Resolve, Determination
• Positive impact and influence on others
• Grit – the ability to stick to tasks and get the job done
• Consistency and a strong work ethic
• Accountability
• Customer-focused mindset
• Strong team spirit and collaboration skills
• Detail-oriented and organized approach
• Excellent communication skills
About You (Ideal Candidate Profile):
You are a high school student who is:
• Aspiring to pursue a degree or has a strong interest in fields such as:
• Construction Management
• Engineering (Architectural, Electrical, Civil, Construction)
• Occupational Health & Safety
• Business, Finance, Marketing, Accounting, or any other related field
• Excited to visit and travel to new locations and projects.
• Eager to gain hands-on, real-world experience.
Internship Benefits:
• On-the-job experience and training specific to your role.
• Opportunity to work alongside some of the brightest and most talented professionals in the industry.
• Paid internship opportunity.
• Potential for full-time employment opportunities in any of our locations upon successful completion and graduation.
Internship Locations:
Interns may be placed at various locations, including:
• Indianapolis, IN
• South Bend, IN
• West Lafayette, IN
• Columbus, IN
• Louisville, KY
• Columbus, OH
• Cincinnati, OH
• Nashville, TN
• Huntsville, AL
• Atlanta, GA
• Charlotte, NC
• Fort Myers, FL
• Orlando, FL
• Tampa, FL
GAYLOR ELECTRIC, INC. is an equal opportunity employer including disability and veterans.