2027 Summer Intern

Cleveland Electric Company; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Electric Company is seeking a detail-oriented professional to support projects through effective communication with Contract Managers and engineers. The ideal candidate should have an academic background in Electrical Engineering or Construction Management, demonstrating proficiency in project management and a solid understanding of construction.

The role requires knowledge of industry codes and regulations, strong organizational skills, and the ability to adapt to changing environments. The position promises dynamic challenges in a collaborative atmosphere in Atlanta, GA.

Qualifications

• Completion of three semesters of undergraduate study in Electrical Engineering or Construction Management.
• Knowledge of construction National Codes preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as operating and maintenance instructions.

Responsibilities

• Maintain flow of information with the General Superintendent and field members.
• Respond to requests for service from Contract Managers and engineers.
• Prepare and maintain control records for project progress.

Skills

Project Management

Electrical Engineering

Construction Knowledge

Communication skills

Excel

AutoCAD

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

MS Project

Microsoft Word

Job description

About Cleveland Electric Company

Cleveland Electric was built on strong family values, hard work, and constant innovation. What began as an electric motor repair company in 1925 has quickly adapted to meet changing demands in an evolving construction market. Over the years, we have contributed to the growth of Atlanta and the Southeast, which has in turn fueled the transformation of our business. Today, we are the leading specialty contractor in the Atlanta market, serving the Southeast for almost 100 years.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain a close relationship with the General Superintendent and other members of the field to ensure that the proper flow of information is maintained to complete the project on schedule, ahead of budget and to the satisfaction of the customer.
• Respond to requests for service and assistance from Contract Managers, engineers, architects, clients, inspectors, and co‑workers.
• Perform project support duties such as preparing submittals, developing and maintaining tracking logs, filing documents, reviewing and updating drawings.
• Assist Contract Manager in permitting, bonding, procurement, and handling customer interface.
• Prepare and maintain up to date control records, document receipt of service requests, document and revision numbers, original distribution, revised distributions and transmittal dates.
• Research engineered drawings for accuracy, revisions, and conflicts. Develop action plans and propose plans to deal with discrepancies.
• Monitor engineering, procurement, and construction progress against schedule and initiate any necessary action where required. Present project status information to customer and Cleveland management.
• Attend and participate in meetings, proposal presentations, and contract and change order negotiations with owners and general contractors.
• Produce estimating takeoff for change order pricing and budgeting.
• Assist Contract Manager with billing and overall cash management of project.
• Actively promote and strive to ensure the success of total quality management.

Qualifications

• Education and/or Experience – Electrical Engineering or Construction Management major with completion of three semesters of undergraduate study including some coursework in Engineering. Knowledge of construction and National Codes preferred.
• Language Skills – Ability to read and interpret documents such as operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Position has continual contact with clients, management, and project staff in person and on the phone. Must be courteous, professional, diplomatic, and keep emotions under control.
• Mathematical Skills – Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Reasoning Ability – Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Computer Skills – To perform this job successfully, an individual must have knowledge of Spreadsheet software (Excel) and Word Processing software (Microsoft Word). Working knowledge of MS Project and AutoCAD preferred.
• Ability to read construction drawings, specifications, and details preferred but not required.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks including follow‑up details within strict deadlines and react well under pressure.
• Ability to adapt to changes in the work environment, deal with frequent changes and delays, which may require flexibility with work schedule.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; precarious places; fumes or airborne particles and outside weather conditions. Employee will be required to wear hardhat and safety glasses and observe safety procedures at job site. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud outside the site office.

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