UOP Workplace Shadow Internship

Collins Electric

Posted 3 months ago

Internship

, California

In Person

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Responsibilities

The intern will rotate through various office departments to learn all aspects of the electrical construction industry. Responsibilities include assisting with clerical tasks, managing databases, and shadowing multiple positions to understand the business structure.

Qualifications

You are currently pursuing a degree in a construction management, engineering, or a related field and are looking to gain hands-on experience in the electrical construction industry. You will rotate through various office departments, learn internal software systems, and contribute to challenging projects while learning from subject matter experts.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Estimating

Project Management

Design

Safety

Renewables

Job Description

Here at Collins Electrical Company, Inc. we are committed to making our company a great place to work. We want to ensure our employees are healthy, have a good work-life balance and have the support to further their careers. At the heart of our company are the core values that continuously guide our actions and decisions. Family, Loyalty, Passionate, Integrity, Innovation, Respect for People and Socially Conscious are the values we uphold to create positive culture, retain top talent, and earn trust and respect from customers and partners.

Job Purpose

CECI currently has internships to allow you to gain on-the-job experience and undertake the same responsibilities as our full-time employees. Here, you’ll learn directly from our subject matter experts, grow your knowledge, and contribute to a range of challenging projects. Our hands-on approach to learning will prepare you for success after you complete your education. 

Our goal is to provide related work experience for students in their field of study with the potential of offering a full-time career following their graduation

Important Details:

  • The timeframe for this internship is from 06/08/2026-06/12/2026
  • This position is not available for remote work
  • Intern must be available for the entire duration of internship for a minimum of 8 hours per day, Monday through Friday. Weekends are not available. 
  • All interns must commute to our corporate office in Stockton, CA for the 1st month of their internship
  • Relocation packages not offered

What You'll Do

  • Understands the overall structure of the business, including the construction process from pursuit to completion, customer goals, and all other aspects of the company.
  • Rotates through our office departments (Estimating, Project Management, Design, Safety, Renewables, etc.) while learning all aspects of the electrical construction industry.
  • Learns and becomes proficient in internal software systems
  • Assist in assigned department with various clerical tasks
  • Take notes and memos during meetings; type documents, drafts, and reports; sort and manage files
  • Manage databases and input information, data, and records
  • Shadow multiple positions and train in a variety of tasks
  • Communicates, coordinates, or directs the client’s needs to the appropriate estimator, engineer, or project manager.
  • May perform routine quantity take-offs and calculations.
  • Other responsibilities as directed by manager(s).

What You'll Bring

  • Must be enrolled in school and working towards a degree in construction management, architecture, civil, electrical or mechanical engineering or a related engineering field.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Collins Electric

Collins Electrical Company, Inc. (CECI) is one of the leading electrical construction and engineering firms in Northern California, with over $200 million in annual revenues. With offices in Fresno, Livermore, Marina, Modesto, Stockton, and West Sacramento, CECI maintains a market focus on all commercial, industrial, and institutional market segments throughout Northern California. As an IBEW Union contractor, CECI has maintained a long-term reputation for unmatched quality and excellence in design, construction, and project management since 1924.
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