Human Resources Intern

About Us

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.

About this Role

Human Resources 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 HR intern, you won’t be stuck doing coffee runs or busy work. You’ll be a true extension of our HR team, getting hands on exposure across the entire employee experience, from recruiting talent, to keeping our team members engaged and supported.

Because our program is tailored to your goals, you'll have the opportunity to explore the areas that interest you most. You might help develop new company initiatives like onboarding and engagement programs, research strategic talent partnerships, or collaborate with HR leaders on training and recruiting. No matter where your interests lead, you'll contribute to meaningful projects that make a lasting impact on our culture and company.

What You'll Do

Key Responsibilities:

Boost Team Engagement

• Bring new ideas to help make the workplace more engaging and connected. Assist with planning team-building activities, employee events, and recognition programs across departments. Help create and share employee surveys, gather feedback, and support initiatives that make a positive impact on the employee experience.

Streamline HR Operations

• Help keep our day-to-day HR processes running smoothly by looking at our current systems, spotting any gaps, and finding creative ways to simplify our team workflows and digital tools.

Explore What Interests You Most

• Tailor your project workload around your specific career goals. You’ll get opportunities to sit in on phone screenings with recruiting, sit down with our HR Director on compensation and benefits, or with Learning & Development on finding engaging training opportunities for current employees.

Additional duties as assigned.

What You'll Bring

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Curious and ready to jump in, just bring enthusiasm, ask great questions, and be excited to take ownership on real projects.
• People oriented, with a strong interest in connecting with everyone across IME, from office staff to field crews, and a genuine desire to make our workday better.
• Trustworthy and ethical, with the discretion needed to handle sensitive employee information behind the scenes.

Demonstrated Accomplishments:

• Strong communication skills, with the ability to write clear, friendly guides and emails and talk comfortably with team members at all levels.
• A problem-solving mindset focused on looking at things that are currently done, spotting ways to make them better, and bringing practical ideas to life.
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and quick to pick up new tools and software.

Education & Experience:

• Currently enrolled in a degree or certificate program in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or related program.

What You'll Get

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.

Compensation Range

The anticipated compensation for this position is USD $20.00/Hr. - USD $25.00/Hr. depending on experience and qualifications.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.