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Gain hands-on experience in the electrical trades, project management, manufacturing, or engineering while contributing as a valued team member.

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Experience That Matters Why Intern at Interstates

Step into a role where your skills and fresh perspective matter. From day one, you’ll tackle meaningful projects and build lasting connections. Whether you’re collaborating on a project or bonding outside of work, you’ll find the support, growth, and sense of belonging that makes Interstates feel like home.

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What Makes the Interstates Experience Unique

Beyond the Projects

Your time at Interstates is about putting classroom concepts into action. Through team events and cross-department connections, you'll develop the interpersonal and professional skills that give you a competitive edge. We celebrate our interns' achievements because you're not just here to learn—you're here to make an impact on our team.

Your Path to a Career

Many of our full-time team members started as interns. Our high intern-to-hire rate shows our commitment to developing long-term talent. When you intern at Interstates, you're getting a head start on your career.

Mentorship that Matters

Each intern partners with an experienced mentor who's invested in your success, guiding you through projects and helping you navigate your professional journey.

Make an Impact

Work on actual client projects, potentially visit job sites, and see your contributions make a difference. Your work directly influences our clients' success.

Hear From Past Interns

“I enjoyed the internship! I learned new things and got to install and use new tools everyday. I liked the people and everyone on the job site.”

Diego Lopez, Craft Intern

“My internship has been one of the most impactful experiences of my career so far. What stood out most to me was how much the company invests in helping people grow, especially early in their careers. I also really enjoyed the team environment. Everyone was approachable and willing to help, no matter their role or department. It made it easy to ask questions and keep learning every day.”

Keagan Fleming, Manufacturing Intern

“My coworkers definitely helped make my experience smooth because there were a lot of things I didn't understand before I started my internship. My coworkers helped to show the right and wrong ways to go about our tasks.”

Maden Kellenberger, Production Tech Intern

“One of the biggest things that stood out to me during my internship was the team. Even though I was new, everyone made me feel welcome, supported, and comfortable asking questions. As an HR intern, I got to see how varied the day-to-day work could be and how important teamwork was in creating a positive environment.”

Marisa Lancaster, Human Resources Intern

“This internship prepared me for future endeavors by providing me with excellent hands-on work experience. It helped me learn what I am truly interested in and what I would like to continue to explore in my future career. ”

Gavin Wolf, Project Management Intern

“What stood out most about my internship at Interstates is the trust and responsibility I was given from the beginning. I was able to contribute to real projects that impacted customers while working alongside other experienced engineers and VDC designers/techs. The collaborative culture and willingness of everyone to answer questions and wanting to teach and help me out is what made it a great environment to learn in.”

Jaxon Thompson, Design Services Intern

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Ready to turn your ambition into real-world experience? Our internship program is your first step toward a meaningful career.

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Common Questions About Our Internships

  • Summer internships are full-time, paid positions lasting 6+ weeks, typically starting in May through July. The start dates are flexible based on a student's semester end/start dates.
  • Select office-based internships are available during the school year with flexible schedules that prioritize your education

We have opportunities across multiple disciplines, including:
 

  • Accounting
  • Administrative
  • Apprentice Electrician
  • Automation
  • Business Development
  • Engineering
  • Human Resources
  • IT
  • Marketing
  • Operations
  • Production Tech
  • Programming
  • Project Management
  • Supply Chain

  • Our interns are trusted, so you'll work on actual client projects.
  • Learning requires a safe space where you can be guided in your work and encouraged to grow in your work.
  • Interns have the opportunity to dive head-first into projects, doing meaningful work and not just busy work for others.
  • We value the input of our team members, and that includes interns. Share your fresh perspective and play a role in the success of Interstates.
  • Our internships are paid with some great Interstates gear thrown in.
  • Some internships also offer professional development opportunities like:
    • DISC personality assessment
    • Meetings with senior leadership
    • Job site visits
    • Team volunteer events
    • End-of-summer celebration

Locations vary by role:

  • Job sites: Electrical, safety, and project management roles
  • Manufacturing facilities: Fort Collins, CO, Omaha, NE, and Sioux Center, IA locations
  • Office-based: Engineering, programming, and business roles (may be in-office, hybrid, or remote - check job posting for specifics)

Yes! Work with your school program and our recruiters to ensure proper documentation for your academic requirements.

Yes! We have a strong track record of converting interns to full-time team members.

Jump-Start Your Career

You don’t have to wait for the right opportunity—you can build it here. Whether you're in the field, the office, or just getting started, we have roles where you can grow, lead, and make an impact. 

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