Project Assistant Intern Job at A-C Electric Company, Fresno, CA

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  • A-C Electric Company
  • Fresno, CA

Job 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 for 10 weeks during Summer 2026
  • Enrolled student attending a college or university with an expected graduation on or before August 2027

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 able to relocate to Bakersfield, CA or Fresno, CA for the entirety of the internship.

Internship Benefits

  • 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: $16.00/hr. - $22.00/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.

Job Tags

Full time, For subcontractor, Summer work, Internship, Relocation,

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