Intern - Construction ManagementAt — Cupertino Electric, Inc.

Opportunity Summary 

The Internship Program at Cupertino Electric, Inc. is a 10-to-12-week program designed to expose undergraduate and post-graduate students to various aspects of CEI’s core markets: Commercial, Data Center, and Energy & Renewables. The program offers students unique opportunities to contribute to real-world projects and make meaningful industry connections.

Posted by 05/08/25

Opportunity Learning Outcomes 

Below is a detailed example of responsibilities an intern may participate in or contribute to during their time with CEI: Estimate Phase: Creating a bid strategy, getting quotations, and writing proposal letters. Pre-Construction: Negotiating contract terms, creating an original budget and schedule. Creating a plan with the production team to address; efficiency, logistics, and materials. Organizing all documents and drawings, selecting subcontractors and holding a job start meeting. Construction: Managing materials, submittals, and change orders. Maintaining activity logs, managing materials, vendors, and subcontractors. Writing documents including RFI’s and notice letters. Monitoring project progress, including cost and safety. Closeout: Managing closeout documents, commissioning equipment, and returning excess material.

Opportunity Training 

Intern will be working on daily tasks similar to a Project Engineer and will receive direct guidance and training from another Project Engineer, Assistant Project Manager, or Project Manager.

Additional risk specific to this opportunity 

Safety briefing and any related training will be provided to intern during the first day.

Compensation Details 
TypeFrequencyAmountExplanationShow to students?
Hourly Payweekly35.23Yes
Program 
Internships
Location Type 
On-site
Location 
San Jose, CA
United States
Expected Hours 
HoursDuration
40hours per week
Students required to have a personal vehicle 
Yes
Fees students may incur with this opportunity 
No Fees will be incurred by students
This opportunity provides some form of compensation 
Yes
Opportunity Availability 
Ongoing