Project Assistant Intern (Summer '27)

A-C Electric Company; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 34,440,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Professional networking

Hands-on experience

Job summary

A-C Electric Company invites students to join its Internship Experience Program in Bakersfield, CA for a 10-week, hands-on accounting and administrative learning journey on active electrical projects.

You will work alongside experienced project and accounting professionals to gain practical exposure to billing, payroll, cost tracking, and documentation, with exposure to Procore and Spectrum.

Qualifications

• Enrolled student pursuing a college/university degree with expected graduation by Aug 2029.
• Majors in Accounting, Finance, Business Admin (accounting/finance focus), Economics, or quantitative Business are preferred.

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.
• Provide excellent customer service to subcontractors, vendors, clients, and internal teams.

Skills

Billing & collections

Time records

Certified payroll

Documentation

Communication

Team collaboration

Excel

Education

Accounting/Finance/Business major

Tools

Procore

Spectrum

Microsoft Excel

Job description

A-C Electric Company Internship Experience Program

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
• 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

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.