Position Summary:

The Construction Management Intern supports the planning, coordination, and execution of power and utility infrastructure projects, including overhead and underground electric distribution, transmission, substation support, and EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) projects. This role is ideal for students pursuing a degree in Construction Management or a related field who are interested in the electric utility and power construction industry.

Power Contracting performs work utilizing journeyman linemen, apprentices, operators, and underground crews, partnering with utility-owner customers. Interns will gain hands-on exposure to utility construction operations, including major underground installations, duct bank systems, conduit, foundations, civil and electrical scopes, and design‑build/EPC delivery models, while supporting safety-first, customer-driven project execution.

Essential Functions:

• Support project management and field leadership on electric utility construction and EPC projects, including distribution, transmission, substation, and major underground work. 
• Assist with coordination between linemen crews, underground crews, field supervisors, subcontractors, engineers, inspectors, and utility customers. 
• Support daily operational activities such as: 
  • Field reports and production tracking
  • Work plans and schedules
  • Safety documentation and job brief records
  • Customer required reporting and closeout documentation
• Assist with underground utility scopes, including exposure to: 
  • Duct bank and conduit systems
  • Vaults, foundations, and civil coordination
  • Material tracking and installation sequencing

  • Traffic control and right of way considerations

• Support EPC / design build projects by assisting with schedule coordination, procurement tracking, document control, and change management. 
• Help track job costs, unit production, quantities, and basic estimating for scope changes or customer directed work. 
• Support compliance with utility customer standards, OSHA requirements, company policies, and industry specific safety rules. 
• Learn and observe safety practices critical to utility construction, including energized work awareness, job briefings, tailboards, and PPE requirements. 
• Communicate professionally with internal teams and external stakeholders to support collaboration and issue resolution. 
• Utilize Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint) and assist with project management and reporting systems. 
• Actively learn utility construction methods, terms, and customer requirements in a fast paced, safety sensitive environment. 
• Maintain a professional demeanor and positive attitude while working under project schedules and operational demands. 
• Perform additional duties assigned to support project, customer, or operational needs.

Minimum Requirements:

• Currently enrolled in a Construction Management, Engineering, or related construction‑focused degree program at an accredited college or university.

• Ability and willingness to work in active power and utility construction environments, including underground and EPC project sites.

• Valid driver’s license required.

• Ability to meet the physical demands and safety requirements of utility construction work.

• Willingness to comply with all company, customer, and regulatory safety standards, including PPE requirements.

Competencies:

• Industry Interest & Learning Orientation

  • Demonstrated interest in the power, utilities, underground, and EPC construction industry.

  • Willingness to learn utility‑owner requirements, permitting processes, inspections, and right‑of‑way coordination.

  • Eagerness to learn from field crews, including linemen and underground crews, and apply classroom knowledge in real‑world settings.

• Technical & Analytical Skills

  • Ability or willingness to learn how to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and utility work packages.

  • Basic understanding of construction job-site operations, sequencing, and safety controls.

  • Ability to support cost tracking, quantity tracking, and basic project documentation with guidance.

• Organizational & Time Management Skills

  • Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.

  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast‑paced, field‑driven environment.

  • Dependable attendance and punctuality.

• Communication & Teamwork

  • Professional verbal and written communication skills.

  • Ability to work effectively with both office‑based teams and field crews.

  • Willingness to ask questions, take direction, and collaborate with diverse internal and external stakeholders.

• Professionalism & Adaptability

  • Demonstrated professionalism, accountability, and positive attitude.

  • Ability to adapt to changing schedules, job-site conditions, and operational demands.

  • Commitment to safe work practices and continuous improvement.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, and feel, or operate objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms.

 

Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as in typical office or administrative work). The employee may be subject to adverse weather conditions.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the organization

POWER Contracting, LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

About Us Power Contracting is a turnkey utilities solutions provider that builds, maintains and grows infrastructure across the western half of the United States. We continuously expand our offerings to supply our customers with the ideas, technology, experience, manpower, and equipment to perform any job.  As a premier full-service electrical contracting company, we offer a wide range of expertise that spans power and civil construction services across infrastructure markets. From project inception to final completion, we have the experience, knowledge and team to make your project a success. Our portfolio is continually evolving with the needs of our customers, and we will work with you to develop and implement the best approach for your job.
Transmission Our experienced crews have built hundreds of miles of transmission lines to bring power to the greater Houston and Phoenix metro areas, the remote islands of Hawaii and over the Rocky Mountains. We have built lines up to 500 kV for public and private clients. Distribution At Power Contracting, we build, maintain and upgrade both overhead and underground distribution powerlines to serve residential, commercial and industrial customers. Our team has installed distribution lines for a diverse group of utilities, co-operatives, public owners and private developers. Substation Our substation team is one of the best in the nation. We have an exceptional track record of completing large and mid-scale projects on time and budget with decades of experience and expertise constructing substations from site preparation to final commissioning.