2026 GAYLOR ELECTRIC SUMMER INTERNSHIP PROGRAM – HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

Job Description

About Company:

Gaylor Electric is a company that offers meaningful career growth opportunities, combining industry-leading technical skill development with world-class, career-related professionalism training. They have a significant national presence, with locations and job sites across various states. Over the past three years, their internship program has welcomed students from over 70 high school and collegiate institutions, hosting over 200 students in their summer program. Gaylor Electric values a culture where interns become valued members, learning what it means to hold a high-value, high-opportunity position in the trades. They are an equal opportunity employer, including disability and veterans.

Job Description:

The 2026 Gaylor Electric Summer Internship Program is an 8-to-10-week paid opportunity specifically designed for high school students (current, recent graduates, or individuals seeking career growth).

Program Highlights:
• Duration & Compensation: 8-to-10-week paid internship.
• Placement: Students are placed across national Gaylor Electric locations and job sites in various departments.
• Career Exploration: Offers an opportunity for construction career exploration and the honing of technical skills.
• Professional Development: The program includes access to resume development, interview prep, business best practices discussions, and professional headshots. Interns will intensely curate their professional resumes, interview habits, networking skills, and professionalism approaches.
• Culmination: The experience culminates with an academic capstone presentation or craft skills assessment.
• Hands-on Experience: Provides on-the-job experience and training, allowing interns to expand knowledge outside the classroom and apply concepts to real-world situations.
• Networking: Interns can make key contacts for future networking and receive feedback from professionals.
• Potential Future Employment: Offers potential full-time employment opportunities in any of Gaylor Electric’s locations.

Internship Locations:
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.

Available Roles/Fields for Interns:
• Field
• Manufacturing
• Project Management
• Engineering (Architectural Engineering, Electrical, Civil and Construction)
• BIM/VDC (Building Information Modeling/Virtual Design and Construction)
• Safety
• Corporate roles such as Accounting, Human Resources, Education, Information Technology, and Marketing.

Desired Intern Qualities (“Things We Love To See In Our Interns”):
• 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

Preferred Background (“About You”):
Interns should be pursuing a degree (or have related college or work experience) that aligns with Gaylor Electric’s needs, including:
• 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.