Summer Intern - Summer 2027

Morrow-Meadows Corporation; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Morrow-Meadows Corporation offers a Summer 2027 Sumer Internship Program designed to give hands-on experience in the electrical and data-communications industry. Interns will be paired with mentors and support active projects in Estimating, Preconstruction, Project Management, or Safety.

Internships are paid, full-time, typically 8 to 10 weeks during the summer, with part-time opportunities potentially available year-round.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or a related field.
• Interest in learning about electrical construction, project management, estimating, preconstruction, or safety.
• Honest and accountable, with discretion handling sensitive information.
• Effective team player with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Driven, dependable, and eager to learn.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• Detail-oriented with ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Comfortable in both office and project environments.
• Enjoys collaborating in a family-owned company environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist project teams with day-to-day project coordination and administration.
• Support basic change order estimating and quantity takeoffs of electrical materials and equipment.
• Assist with material takeoffs for items such as light fixtures and wiring devices.
• Assist with document control, organizing plans, specifications, RFIs, submittals, and other construction documents.
• Prepare basic material submittals and track review, approval, and distribution.
• Maintain project tracking logs and update information as needed.
• Assist with material tracking, purchasing coordination, and expediting.
• Coordinate with project vendors and subcontractors as needed.
• Assist with purchase order directives and subcontract work orders.
• Support field labor reporting and timekeeping documentation.
• Assist with tracking Field Work Orders and Time & Material change order documentation.
• Assist with inspection requests, punch lists, and project closeout activities.
• Support construction safety initiatives, documentation, and recordkeeping.
• Participate in project meetings, site visits, and other learning opportunities as assigned.

Skills

Team player

Strong communication

Detail-oriented

Time management

Willingness to learn

Discretion

Education

Pursuing degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or related field

Job description

The Cherry City Electric Sumer Internship Program is a hands-on training program designed to give you valuable real-world experience in the electrical and data-communications industry. Our Summer 2027 interns will be paired with experienced mentors and have the opportunity to gain practical experience while supporting active projects in areas such as Estimating, Preconstruction, Project Management, or Safety. You’ll apply what you’re learning in the classroom, develop new skills, build your resume, and gain exposure to the people and processes behind major construction projects.

Throughout the internship, you’ll have opportunities to work alongside experienced construction professionals, build professional relationships, and network with company leaders, project teams, and key decision-makers throughout the organization.

Summer 2027 internships are paid, full-time opportunities and typically run for 8 to 10 weeks during the summer.

Part-time internship opportunities may also be available throughout the year.

Locations

• Salem, Oregon or on jobsites in the surrounding areas
• Portland, Oregon or on jobsites in the surrounding areas
• Vancouver, Washington or on jobsites in the surrounding areas

Potential Internship Responsibilities

Depending on your assigned department, project, and area of interest, responsibilities may include:

• Assist project teams with day-to-day project coordination and administration
• Support basic change order estimating and quantity takeoffs of electrical materials and equipment
• Assist with material takeoffs for items such as light fixtures, wiring devices, and other electrical components
• Assist with document control, including organizing plans, specifications, RFIs, submittals, and other construction documents
• Prepare basic material submittals and assist with tracking their review, approval, and distribution
• Maintain project tracking logs and update information as needed
• Assist with material tracking, purchasing coordination, and expediting
• Coordinate with project vendors and subcontractors as needed
• Assist with purchase order directives and subcontract work orders
• Support field labor reporting and timekeeping documentation
• Assist with tracking Field Work Orders and Time & Material change order documentation
• Assist with inspection requests, punch lists, and project closeout activities
• Support construction safety initiatives, documentation, and recordkeeping
• Participate in project meetings, site visits, and other learning opportunities as assigned

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or a related field, with an interest in pursuing a career in the construction or engineering industry
• Interest in learning about electrical construction, project management, estimating, preconstruction, or safety
• Honest and accountable, with the ability to use discretion when handling sensitive information
• Effective team player with strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Driven, dependable, and willing to learn
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Comfortable working in both office and project environments
• Enjoys working in a collaborative, family company environment

Morrow-Meadows Corporation provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment andprohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.