2027 Contracts Internship

A-C Electric Company; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

The A-C Electric Company offers a 10-week Contracts Internship Experience in Bakersfield, CA, designed for current students to learn contract review, compliance, governance, and risk management within an electrical construction context.

You will work with in-house counsel and company leaders, gaining practical exposure and mentorship while completing a continuous-improvement project and networking with professionals in the field.

Qualifications

• Current enrollment at a college or university with an expected graduation date on or before August 2029.
• A GPA of at least 3.0 in upper-division coursework for your major or 2.75 overall.
• Availability to work full-time, 40 hours per week, for the entire 10-week Summer 2027 internship.
• Ability to relocate to Bakersfield, CA, for the duration of the internship.
• Coursework in Pre-Law, Legal Studies, Political Science, or a related field.
• Strong research and analytical skills demonstrated through coursework, research, projects, internships, or other applied-learning opportunities.
• Strong organizational and teamwork skills demonstrated through leadership positions, team activities, or student or civic organizations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, enthusiasm for learning, and an interest in contracts, corporate law, compliance, or the construction industry.

Responsibilities

• Assists with contract review and preparation under the guidance of in-house counsel.
• Researches laws, regulations, and requirements affecting the construction industry.
• Maintains contract records and organizes databases, licensing records, policy documents, and other files.
• Supports corporate governance activities with board materials and compliance reports.
• Reviews contract-related documentation for accuracy and compliance (insurance, bonding, subcontractor agreements).
• Completes a continuous-improvement project on a legal/compliance workflow and presents findings to senior leadership.
• Participates in Book Club assignments to strengthen leadership and communication skills.
• Learns from experienced professionals through mentorship and collaboration with in-house counsel and leaders.
• Builds professional network through interactions with senior leaders and legal professionals.
• Explores legal career paths with exposure to contracts, compliance, governance, risk management, and in-house legal operations.

Skills

Research and analytical skills

Organizational skills

Written and verbal communication

Teamwork

Education

Enrollment in college/university (graduation by Aug 2029)

GPA 3.0 (upper-division) or 2.75 overall

Job description

Bakersfield, United States | Posted on 09/22/2026

The A-C Electric Company InternshipExperience Program gives students a hands-on opportunity to learn howcontracts, legal requirements, compliance, and risk management supportan electrical construction business. During this 10-week internship,you’ll work alongside in-house counsel and Company leaders whilegaining practical exposure to contract review, legal research,compliance documentation, corporate governance, and contractadministration. You’ll see how legal and contractual considerationsconnect with business and construction operations while developingprofessional skills through mentorship, networking, and structuredlearning experiences.

What You’ll Do

As a Contracts Intern, your keyresponsibilities will be:

• Supporting contract review and preparation by assistingwith contracts, subcontracts, amendments, and related documentsunder the guidance of in-house counsel.
• Researching legal and compliance requirements by gatheringinformation about laws, regulations, and other requirementsaffecting the construction industry.
• Maintaining legal and contract records by helping organizecontract databases, licensing records, policy documents, and othercorporate legal files.
• Supporting corporate governance activities by assistingwith board meeting materials, compliance reports, and related documentation.
• Reviewing contract-related documentation by helping checkinsurance certificates, bonding documents, and subcontractoragreements for accuracy and compliance with established requirements.

During the 10-week program, you’ll also haveopportunities to:

• Complete a continuous-improvement project focused on alegal or compliance workflow and present your findings to seniorleadership at the end of the internship.
• Participate in Book Club assignments designed to strengthenleadership and communication skills.
• Learn from experienced professionals through mentorship andday-to-day collaboration with in-house counsel and Company leaders.
• Build your professional network through interaction withsenior leaders and legal professionals.
• Explore legal career paths while gaining exposure tocontracts, compliance, corporate governance, risk management, andin-house legal operations within the construction industry.

What You Bring

• Current enrollment at a college or university with anexpected graduation date on or before August 2029.
• A GPA of at least 3.0 in upper-division coursework for yourmajor or 2.75 overall.
• Availability to work full-time, 40 hours per week, for theentire 10-week Summer 2027 internship.
• Ability to relocate to Bakersfield, CA, for the duration ofthe internship.

What Will Help You Stand Out

• Coursework in Pre-Law, Legal Studies, Political Science, ora related field of study.
• Strong research and analytical skills demonstrated throughcoursework, research, projects, internships, or other appliedlearning opportunities.
• Strong organizational and teamwork skills demonstratedthrough leadership positions, team activities, or student or civic organizations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, enthusiasmfor learning, and an interest in contracts, corporate law,compliance, or the construction industry.

Pay Range: $19.00–$24.00 per hour*

*This range represents the pay A-C Electric Company reasonablyexpects to offer for this position. Actual pay may vary based onjob-related factors, including relevant experience, skills,education, certifications, and work location.

Location: Bakersfield, CA

Work Arrangement: On-site

Employment Type: Seasonal

The general work environment involves sittingfor extended periods, standing, walking, typing, and occasionallifting of up to 50 lbs. Work is conducted primarily indoors, andnoise levels are typically low to medium.

For over 80 years, we’vebuilt a reputation for delivering some of the industry’s mostchallenging electrical construction projects through technicalexpertise, innovation, and an unwavering commitment to safety and quality.

A-C Electric Company is committed to the purpose of equalemployment opportunity and makes employment decisions based onmerit. Company policy prohibits unlawful discrimination by anyemployee of the Company, including supervisors and co-workers, basedon race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, age 40 orolder, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disabilityunrelated to general ability, medical condition, sexual orientation,veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal,state, or local laws. This policy shall apply to all employmentactions, including hiring, upgrading, demotion, or transfer;recruitment or recruitment advertising; layoff or termination; ratesof pay or other compensation; and selection for training, includingapprenticeship, pre-apprenticeship, and/or on-the-job training.

Employment may be contingent upon completion of job-related,legally permitted pre-employment requirements. Any requiredscreening will be conducted in accordance with applicable law.

A-C Electric Company provides reasonable accommodation to enablequalified individuals to participate in the application and hiringprocess and to perform the essential functions of their positions,as required by applicable law. If you need accommodation during theapplication or hiring process, contact Human Resources at [e-mail] or [phone].