2027 Project Assistant Summer Internship

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

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Hands-on experience

Exposure to Procore & Spectrum

Job summary

A-C Electric Company in Bakersfield, CA offers a 10-week Internship Experience Program for students majoring in accounting, finance, or business. You'll gain hands-on exposure to project financial tracking, payroll, billing, and documentation while supporting active electrical construction projects.

You'll work with project accountants to learn cost management, documentation, and administrative efficiency, with mentorship and opportunities to use Procore and Spectrum, and to present a LEAN

Qualifications

• Enrolled student with expected graduation before Aug 2029.
• Minimum GPA 3.0 in major or 2.75 overall.
• Strong organizational and collaboration skills.
• Interest in construction and electrical industry.

Responsibilities

• Assist with billing and collections for active projects, ensuring compliance with project requirements.
• Process and verify time records accurately and on schedule.
• Help prepare certified payroll and track subcontractor compliance documentation.
• Support project teams in setting up new jobs and organizing job files in Procore, Spectrum, and shared servers.
• Compile and maintain financial and operational reports, including job cost summaries and earned hour reports.
• Assist with purchase orders, pricing requests, and invoicing.
• Participate in Book Club assignments to strengthen communication and leadership skills.
• Contribute to a LEAN project related to financial or administrative process improvements, culminating in a formal presentation to company leaders.
• Provide excellent customer service to subcontractors, vendors, clients, and internal teams.
• Maintain project and supply inventory to support seamless operations.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Financial analysis

Education

Enrollment in college/university

Tools

Procore

Spectrum

Excel

Job description

Description

Mission

The A-C Electric Company Internship Experience Program offers a hands-on, structured learning journey for students interested in applying their accounting and administrative skills in a construction project environment. Over the course of this 10-week internship, you will gain practical exposure to project financial tracking, payroll, billing, and documentation processes while supporting active electrical construction projects.

You will work directly with experienced project and accounting professionals to learn how accurate cost management, documentation, and administrative efficiency contribute to project success.

About You:

• We are looking for humble and hungry, agile students who have a drive for results, a desire to learn, and who can quickly build relationships.
• We are looking for students who are passionate about engineering and the construction industry.

Desired Majors:

Accounting, Finance, Business Administration (w/ a focus on accounting or finance), Economics, or Business with a quantitative focus.

Key Responsibilities:

Over the course of our 10-week internship experience you will have the opportunity to:

• Assist with billing and collections for active projects, ensuring compliance with project requirements
• Process and verify time records accurately and on schedule
• Help prepare certified payroll and track subcontractor compliance documentation
• Support project teams in setting up new jobs and organizing job files in Procore, Spectrum, and shared servers
• Compile and maintain financial and operational reports, including job cost summaries and earned hour reports
• Assist with purchase orders, pricing requests, and invoicing
• Participate in Book Club assignments to strengthen communication and leadership skills
• Contribute to a LEAN project related to financial or administrative process improvements, culminating in a formal presentation to company leaders
• Provide excellent customer service to subcontractors, vendors, clients, and internal teams
• Maintain project and supply inventory to support seamless operations

Basic Qualifications (Required Skill/Experience):

• Ability to work full-time (40 hours/week) for 10 weeks during Summer 2027
• Enrolled student attending a college or university with an expected graduation on or before August 2029

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• We’re looking for students who have shown solid academic performance — at least a 3.0 GPA in upper-division courses for your major, or a 2.75 GPA overall.
• Exceptional organizational and collaboration skills as demonstrated through leadership positions on teams and/or in student or civic organizations.
• Strong technical experiences as demonstrated through technical projects, research, or engineering internships.
• Exceptional communication skills, interest, and enthusiasm related to electrical engineering and/or construction.

Relocation:

• Must be available to work in Bakersfield, CA or Fresno, CA for the full duration of the internship.
• Hands-On Experience: Direct exposure to project accounting and administrative best practices
• Mentorship: One-on-one guidance from project accountants and managers
• Professional Networking: Opportunities to meet leaders across finance, operations, and project management
• Skill Development: Gain proficiency in construction accounting software (Procore & Spectrum) and Microsoft Excel
• Career Insights: Explore future career paths in accounting, project management, and construction finance

Pay range: Pay Range: $19.00/hr. - $24.00/hr. Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered.

*A-C Electric Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer; women, veterans, and minorities are encouraged to apply.

A-C Electric Company is an affirmative action, equal opportunity, M/F/D/V employer.