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2026 Human Resources Summer Internship

Bakersfield, CA • Full-Time

Description

Mission

The A-C Electric Company Internship Experience Program offers a diverse, personalized learning journey. You will gain practical skills, develop professionally, and explore various career paths within our organization. Over the course of this 10-week summer program, you will gain practical HR skills, develop professionally, and explore various aspects of human resources within the construction industry.

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: Human Resources Management, Business Administration, Communication, Industrial-Organizational Psychology

Key Responsibilities:

Over the course of our 10-week internship experience you will have the opportunity to:

  • Work directly with an HR mentor to gain hands-on experience in recruitment, onboarding, training, and employee engagement initiatives
  • Assist in updating and maintaining employee records in compliance with company policies
  • Support planning and coordination of employee events, meetings, and training sessions
  • Participate in Book Club assignments to enhance communication and leadership skills
  • Contribute to HR strategy discussions with company leaders
  • Assist in developing and executing a LEAN project related to HR process improvement, culminating in a formal presentation
  • Help implement HR tools, systems, and resources that enhance organizational efficiency
  • Provide administrative support for HR projects and programs

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.

Internship Benefits:

  • Mentorship: One-on-one guidance from experienced HR professionals
  • Networking: Access to leaders, team events, and industry contacts
  • Professional Development: Opportunities to build skills in recruitment, training, and employee relations
  • Social Events: Team outings, company gatherings, and community involvement
  • Career Path Exploration: Exposure to HR career opportunities in a growing company

Pay range: Pay Range: $16.50/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.