Summer Internship – Entry Level Project Engineer Track (Multiple Locations)

Job Description

Summer Internship – Entry Level Project Engineer Track | Cupertino Electric, Inc. (CEI)

The Tone:
This is a Summer Internship at Cupertino Electric, Inc. (CEI), with multiple locations across various states including California, Ohio, Iowa, Wisconsin, New Mexico, and Utah. CEI is a long-standing company known for delivering high-profile, complex electrical construction projects that shape landscapes and improve lives. This role offers students unique opportunities to contribute to tangible, real-world projects within the commercial, data center, and energy & renewables markets. Interns will gain foundational experience in construction management and make meaningful industry connections.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Seasonal (10-to-12-week program)
• Location: Multiple locations (California, Ohio, Iowa, Wisconsin, New Mexico, Utah)
• Pay: $25.77–$35.23 hourly
• Team: Reports directly to a Project Manager or Project Executive, collaborating with field, engineering, and design teams.
• Mission: Contribute to complex electrical construction projects and gain comprehensive exposure to the industry’s project lifecycle.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Estimate Phase: Create bid strategies, secure essential quotations, and draft proposal letters for prospective projects.
• Pre-Construction: Negotiate contract terms, establish original project budgets and schedules, and plan logistics for efficiency, materials, and production.
• Construction: Manage project materials, submittals, and change orders, while monitoring overall project progress, cost, and safety.
• Closeout: Oversee all closeout documents, commission equipment, and manage the return of excess construction materials.

The Must-Haves
• Background: High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience: 0 years of experience required.
• Skills: Aptitude for learning and problem-solving, confidence, resourcefulness, and a collaborative team-oriented approach to work.
• Bonus: Current student studying Construction Management, Business, Engineering, or a similar field, with an interest in the electrical construction industry.