2027 Engineer Intern

Steiner Electric; Itasca (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Ongoing training

College Development Program access

Job summary

Steiner Electric in Itasca, IL invites rising juniors and seniors to join its Summer Internship program. Participants rotate through Contractor Sales, Industrial Sales, or Technical Product Specialist tracks, gaining hands-on experience with sales, operations, and product applications while building strong customer relationships.

The program emphasizes real customer interaction, mentorship from industry professionals, and ongoing training, with a 90-day structured schedule in June to August and

Qualifications

• Currently a junior or senior in an undergraduate program.
• Strong interest in sales, business development, or technical products.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated with a willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Support sales and operations teams in day-to-day activities
• Learn product applications and technical solutions
• Assist with customer quotes, orders, and project coordination
• Build relationships with contractor and industrial customers
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve customer needs

Skills

Junior or Senior in undergrad

Interest in sales/business development

Excellent communication skills

Self-motivated learner

Job description

Our most valuable resources are our employees. Our growth and success has been achieved through dedicated and highly knowledgeable employees that have provided our customers with the expertise to satisfy their requirements.

The Steiner Summer Internship program is designed for undergraduate students looking to launch a career in the electrical distribution industry. Through hands-on experience, structured training, and mentorship, participants develop the sales and technical expertise needed to support contractor and industrial customers—while building a strong foundation for long-term career growth.

What You’ll Do

As a participant in our summer internship program, you will rotate through key areas of the business and gain real-world experience, including:

• Supporting sales and operations teams in day-to-day activities
• Learning product applications and technical solutions
• Assisting with customer quotes, orders, and project coordination
• Building relationships with contractor and industrial customers
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to solve customer needs

Program Highlights

• 3-month structured development program (June-August)
• Hands-on experience across sales, operations, and product specialties
• Exposure to contractor and industrial markets
• Mentorship from experienced industry professionals
• Real customer interaction and quoting experience

The Summer Internship program is a 90-day program for rising Juniors/Seniors to develop foundational industry and sales or technical skills and evaluate for participation in our college development program upon graduation. The program will consist of three possible tracks: Contractor Sales, Industrial Sales, or Technical Product Specialist.

Qualifications

• Junior or Senior in undergraduate program
• Strong interest in sales, business development, or technical products
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Self-motivated with a willingness to learn

What We Offer

• Competitive pay
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Opportunity to apply for Steiner's College Development Program after completion of Summer Internship.

Steiner is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment. Steiner employs people without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.