Intern

About Us

For over 30 years, MetroPower has served the electrical construction & service needs of residential, industrial, institutional, and commercial communities throughout the United States. MetroPower has a network of branches that service 4 Southeastern states. As an Employee-owned Company, MetroPower is committed to being the leading contractor for quality electrical service and seek competent, ambitious, ethical employees, who are willing to learn and grow for a lifetime using a servant leadership philosophy.  Employees must exhibit mutual respect, servanthood, honor and high performance. As an Employer of Choice, we seek knowledge-based workers who believe in continuous learning, ethical standards and high morals and values.  Please visit us at www.metropower.com.

Essential Functions

The individual must behave consistently with MetroPower’s Mission and Vision and focus on safety, company policies and procedures, procedures and guidelines. Gain knowledge of all aspects of Electrical Installation field operations including but not limited to worksite safety, materials and equipment nomenclature, installation processes, equipment operations, and blueprint reading.  This position requires a decisive leader with a passion for hands-on work in outdoor environments and a strong drive for construction project management work. The Intern will be responsible for completing special projects as directed by the branch manager.  Projects may include standard field experience, business market research, assisting with the development of project documentation software, and developing Quality Assurance/Quality Control standards & forms.

Qualifications

This position requires a willingness to learn and work in a fast-paced environment, possess excellent interpersonal skills and be able to interact effectively with MetroPower employees, customers and vendors. Must be a quick learner and consistently display a positive attitude and willingness to assume a variety of training opportunities within the company. Must have a desire to work in a team-based environment and contribute immediately. This position requires a valid driver's license.

Incumbent must possess

• Pursuing Bachelor’s Degree
• Positive safety attitude and personal integrity – both are non-negotiable
• Strong desire to learn and to be a contributing team member
• Solid understanding of Microsoft Office products and the web
• Strong desire to be part of a dynamic and Servant Leadership based company

Required Skills and Physical Requirements

• Ability to maintain a consistent workload that involves moderate manual labor in outdoor environments
• Ability to carry/lift up to 50 lbs and bend, stoop, squat, sit and maneuver in confined spaces
• Ability to wear respirators in environments that may expose him/her to silica dust or other hazmat
• Ability to maintain workloads that may include interstate and intrastate travel and daily timeframes that could exceed typical business hours

MetroPower is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

MetroPower is one of five leading electrical and mechanical contracting and construction companies within the PPC Partners, Inc. family of companies. At MetroPower, our people are our power. As a premier electrical contractor, our people are what enable us to stand out in our industry. They’re the reason for our success. Founded on the principle that every person should strive to first and foremost be a servant leader, we work tirelessly to keep our people safe, enlighten and stimulate their minds, and teach them how to be good stewards of the community in a genuinely serving way. From these efforts, we’ve grown into a truly unique company. By putting our people first, we are able to consistently deliver to the highest quality standards in the industry and develop lasting relationships with our customers.

Our people thrive in this entrepreneurial structure that encourages every individual to learn and grow. Our commitment to the advancement of our people is unique to our industry and keeps our company strong. We invest in our people not just professionally, but personally as well through our continuing education and development opportunities. As one employee improves the company improves, and we move forward stronger together. We believe in this so much that we annually survey our employee engagement to ensure we’re living by the golden rule, and maintaining an environment that motivates, challenges, and values our people. Each year, we score above the industry average.