Innovation Intern Jobs in Colorado (NOW HIRING)

Intermountain Electric (IME) brings decades of experience as a trusted leader in electrical contracting. Founded in 1946, we began as a small company in Denver, CO, and have since grown to be part of the largest specialty contractor in North America. Today, we work with owners and contractors nationwide, delivering complex construction solutions across various industries, including aviation, mission critical, entertainment, and healthcare. At IME, our people are our most valuable asset. We are committed to fostering a culture that prioritizes safety, quality, and professional growth. Joining IME is more than just finding a job-it's about building a career with opportunities to advance and make an organizational impact. Power your future with IME and be a part of a team that drives success in every project.

Innovation Internship 2027

Intermountain Electric, Inc. (IME) is celebrating 80 years of powering progress across Colorado. Our office teams help deliver safe, smart, and reliable electrical solutions through our people and partnerships, the IME Way.

Through strategic planning, collaboration, and technical excellence, and guided by our values of Integrity, Safety, Ingenuity, Relationships, Craftsmanship, and Spark, we empower our professionals to innovate, support our field teams, and strengthen the partnerships that move our work forward.

Join a team where your expertise fuels the systems that keep communities running!

Internship Overview

We believe the best way to start your career is by doing work you actually care about. In our internship program, you take the driver's seat. We tailor your day-to-day projects around your specific career interests and goals, not just a checklist of corporate chores.

As a leading electrical contractor, we'll give you an insider's look into the industry through real-world experience on active projects. You'll get to see how different teams collaborate to bring complex projects to life, build practical and professional skills, and learn directly from industry pros in the field and office.

Role Overview

As an innovation intern, you'll be getting hands-on experience across modern tech workflows, data reporting, software automation, and field tech integration.

Because our program is tailored to your goals, you'll have the opportunity to explore the areas that interest you most. You might help test internal apps, automate processes, build custom reporting dashboards, or collaborate with field teams using construction technologies. No matter where your interests lead, you'll contribute to meaningful projects that make a lasting impact on our culture and company.

Key Responsibilities

Build & Test Digital Solutions

• Bring new technical ideas to life by helping design, test, and roll out mobile applications that streamline operations.
• Assist with automating daily workflows to reduce manual tasks and improve team productivity.

Drive Data Insights & Systems Support

• Help turn data into action by creating custom Power BI dashboards and managing basic SQL datasets.
• Assist with resolving IT support tickets and maintaining field-level technologies like Procore and BIM systems.

Explore What Interests You Most

• Tailor your project workload around your specific career goals.
• You'll get opportunities to dive deeper into app development, shadow data analysis projects, explore construction technology out in the field, or focus on IT infrastructure.

Additional duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Curious and ready to jump in, just bring enthusiasm, ask great questions, and be excited to take ownership of real projects.
• Problem solver with a strong interest in technology, process improvement, and finding smart ways to make our workday run smoother.
• Trustworthy and ethical, with the discretion needed to handle company data and internal systems.

Demonstrated Accomplishment

• Strong communication skills, with the ability to collaborate with team members at all levels and explain technical ideas clearly.
• A problem-solving mindset focused on looking at manual tasks, spotting ways to make them better, and bringing practical tech ideas to life.
• Experience with Microsoft Power Platform, Power BI, Procore, and a quick ability to pick up new tools and systems.

Education & Experience

• Currently enrolled in a degree or certificate program in Information Technology, Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or related field.

Working Conditions:

The majority of the time you will work in a typical office environment.  Occasionally, you may travel to a construction job site. When on construction job sites you will encounter typical construction conditions including extreme temperatures, noise, dust, mud debris, welding, leading edge, trenching, and shoring, sometimes in a confined space.  You may be required to visit multiple locations during any one day.

Salary Range: $20.00 - $25.00/hour

*Final salary and rates are based on education, experience, skills relevant to the role, and internal equity. *

Established in 1946, IME is part of Quanta Services, the largest specialty contractor in North America. We base our business model on always doing the right thing and pride ourselves in finding the best processes and practices in everything we do. As an electrical contractor, we install and service the power and lighting to commercial and industrial buildings in the Western US.

The statements included in this job description are not intended to be all-inclusive and other duties may be assigned as required.

Intermountain Electric, Inc. (IME) is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and to creating an environment free of discrimination and harassment.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

IME will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees who are qualified for a job so that they may perform the essential duties of the position. 

IME strives to provide a safe work environment for its employees. Under applicable laws and regulations, IME conducts background checks on all final candidates.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and/or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. We prohibit all types of discrimination and are committed to providing access and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. For additional information or if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview, or hiring processes or to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact us the Company's Human Resources department.