MCDonald Electrical Corp - Internship
McDonald Electricals' Estimating and Project Management program teaches students how to bid, plan, manage and execute on client projects of various types and sizes that may include one or more lines of service including installation of Power Distribution Systems; Lighting and Lighting Control Systems; Fire Alarm/Life Safety Systems; Low Voltage Systems, Tenant Fit-out, Electrical Renovations, and Service/Maintenance work. Topics include intro to Plans & Specifications, Bidding, Job Start-Up, Labor & Scheduling, Building Information Modeling & Prefabrication, Submittals and Change Order Management, Safety and the various technologies to support.
Successful demonstration of the skills noted above can lead to Estimator Roles or Assistant Project Manager and Project Manager roles; longer term career opportunities may include Senior Project Manager and Division Manager.
Open to all MOS / ratings / AFSCs.
No prerequisite eligibility requirements
Fun... fast-paced... excellence... innovation... commitment to team... just some of the ways to describe the unique culture at McDonald Electrical that serves as the foundation for a meaningful and successful career with our team. MEC's comprehensive services include installation of Power Distribution Systems; Lighting and Lighting Control Systems; Fire Alarm/Life Safety Systems; Low Voltage Systems, Tenant Fit-out, Electrical Renovations, and Service/Maintenance work. The Company has met complex electrical construction requirements for projects in diverse market sectors, including: corporate, commercial, educational, institutional, healthcare, and public facilities. MEC also provides clients with expert in-house estimating and design/build capabilities, including CAD and BIM.
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Interview prep for this program▸
- ▸ "How many of your past SkillBridge interns received full-time offers?" — a serious program knows the number.
- ▸ "Who will my day-to-day mentor be, and what does week one look like?"
- ▸ "The listing says 61 - 90 days — can that flex to my approved window if my command shortens it?"
- ▸ "How do virtual interns stay visible to hiring managers — what worked for past cohorts?"
- ▸ Confirm the eligibility notes above — ask exactly what they need from you and when.
- ✓ Your projected start window and separation date (from your profile)
- ✓ Your command's approval status — even "packet drafted" signals you're serious
- ✓ Your civilian-translated resume bullets (generate them here)
- ✓ A written training-plan ask — you'll need it for your packet anyway