About the role#
The Branch Intern (Engineering) program provides hands-on experience through real-world projects. You will work within the department on day-to-day operations, including process improvement, project management, data support, and documentation. This role offers exposure to the business side of electrical distribution while allowing you to build professional relationships with leadership and staff.
What you'll do#
- Collaborate with the Project Manager team to track milestones, deliverables, and project risks.
- Apply project management processes to support scheduling, budgeting, and resource planning.
- Assist with creating project documentation including estimates, material submittals, meeting minutes, and status reports.
- Create quotes in SAP and document opportunities in Salesforce.
- Research product data, specifications, and photos for the E-Commerce site.
- Participate in on-site customer projects, including part identification and Crib Crawl activities.
- Travel with Application Engineers to customer sites for meetings, training, and industry events.
- Assist with internal Office and Engineer trainings and contribute to presentations.
- Support the Total Customer Cost Management process by gathering and entering data.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a BS/BA degree in Engineering, preferably Electrical or Mechanical.
- Completed sophomore year with a minimum 3.0 GPA.
- Strong knowledge of PC for Windows and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Access, and PowerPoint).
- Familiarity with business office procedures, office equipment, and data entry.
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to plan, organize, and provide accurate, responsive customer service.
- Eligibility to work in the United States.
Location & details#
- Location: Pewaukee, Wisconsin.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- This is a paid, full-time internship with a rolling term.
About Border States
Border States is an electrical distributor founded in 1952. It is employee-owned and maintains a workforce of 1,001 to 5,000 people. The company operates from a headquarters in Fargo, North Dakota, and manages over 100 branch locations across the country. Its services focus on supply chain products for the utility, construction, and industrial markets.
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