2027 Software Development Internship

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

Benefits offered by this job

On-site work

Seasonal internship

Job summary

A-C Electric Company is offering a 10-week Software Development Internship in Bakersfield, CA. You will work with our development team to design, build, test, and improve software tools that support company operations.

The role involves coding, data processing, and UI development, with mentorship from senior developers and IT leaders. The internship emphasizes real-world project experience and collaboration across cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled 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.

Responsibilities

• Developing software solutions by assisting with the design and coding of custom applications, scripts, and tools.
• Testing and improving applications by working with experienced developers to test, debug, and deploy software solutions.
• Supporting application integration and data needs by connecting new applications with ERP, project management, and data analytics platforms.
• Translating business needs into software features by collaborating with business teams to gather requirements and turn them into functional solutions.
• Maintaining technical documentation about APIs and development processes.

Skills

Current student

GPA 3.0

Availability full-time

Relocation to Bakersfield

CS coursework

Job description

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

The A-C Electric Company InternshipExperience Program gives students a hands-on opportunity to applysoftware development skills in a real-world business and constructionenvironment. During this 10-week internship, you’ll work alongside ourdevelopment team to design, build, test, and improve software toolsand applications that support Company operations. You’ll gainpractical exposure to coding, application integration, dataprocessing, and user-interface development while learning how softwareprojects move from business requirements through development, testing,and deployment.

What You’ll Do

As a Software Development Intern, your keyresponsibilities will be:

• Developing software solutions by assisting with the designand coding of custom applications, scripts, and tools thatsupport Company operations.
• Testing and improving applications by working withexperienced developers to test, debug, and deploy softwaresolutions and participating in code reviews that supportcode quality and maintainability.
• Supporting application integration and data needs byhelping connect new applications with existing ERP, projectmanagement, and data analytics platforms and assisting withdata migration and cleanup during system upgrades or transitions.
• Translating business needs into software features bycollaborating with business teams to gather requirements,understand user needs, and help turn those requirements intofunctional solutions.
• Maintaining technical documentation by keeping informationabout software tools, application programming interfaces (APIs),and development processes accurate and current.

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

• Complete a continuous-improvement developmentprojectand 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 software developers and informationtechnology (IT) leaders.
• Build your professional network by working withcross-functional teams and other professionals across the Company.
• Explore technology career paths while gaining practicalexposure to software engineering, systems development, applicationintegration, and IT project management.

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 Computer Science, Software Engineering,Information Technology, Computer Information Systems, or arelated field.
• Relevant technical experience demonstrated through softwareprojects, research, internships, coursework, or other applieddevelopment experience.
• Strong organizational and teamwork skills demonstratedthrough leadership positions, team activities, or student or civic organizations.
• Strong communication skills, enthusiasm for learning, andan interest in applying technology to real-world business andconstruction challenges.

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].