Fall 2026

Engineering Intern

The Industrial Solutions Network of CED

The Industrial Solutions Network of CED

1,001-5,000 employees

Wholesale electrical supplies and automation solutions

No salary listed

No H1B Sponsorship

Kansas City, MO, USA

In Person

Category
Sales & Solution Engineering (1)
Required Skills
Sales
Management

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Requirements
  • Must be at least 18 years of age.
  • Must have a current, valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
  • Must be authorized to work in the United States without requiring work authorization sponsorship now or in the future.
  • Must communicate in English, both written and spoken.
Responsibilities
  • Complete a structured 10–12 week introductory course combining mentoring and on-the-job training.
  • Gain working knowledge of the electrical distribution industry through exposure to warehouse operations, shipping and receiving, counter sales, sales, customer relations, and the company's business philosophy.
  • Work on special projects such as market sales or customer analysis, along with other projects designed by the management team and intern.
  • Learn all aspects of the business.
Desired Qualifications
  • Strong negotiation skills.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite software.
  • Ability to solve problems.
  • Ability to handle a heavy volume of work and multiple tasks simultaneously.
  • Being detail oriented and self-starting.
The Industrial Solutions Network of CED

The Industrial Solutions Network of CED

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The Industrial Solutions Network of CED sells electrical supplies and automation hardware to industrial customers through a nationwide wholesale network. Its decentralized model preserves local brands and management while leveraging shared purchasing and resources across 700+ locations. Products include switchgear, transformers, wiring, circuit breakers, lighting, solar components, home automation, and manufacturing automation/digital transformation tools. The goal is to help contractors, OEMs, and industrial facilities obtain equipment and automation solutions efficiently, safely, and at scale by combining local market know-how with national scale and technology partners.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Industrial Solutions Network hosted 2026 events in Evansville and Boston, signaling active demand.
  • CED expanded a 2026 training platform, strengthening cross-selling of automation hardware and services.
  • Parrish-Hare and Bayou Electric stayed intact after acquisition, preserving customer relationships and local revenue.

What critics are saying

  • CED’s United Renewable Energy litigation still exposes solar contracting and LC risk in 2026.
  • Decentralized profit centers fragment purchasing, pricing, and cybersecurity controls across 700 locations.
  • Wesco, Sonepar, and Graybar outrank CED, squeezing national accounts and talent retention.

What makes The Industrial Solutions Network of CED unique

  • CED’s local-brand, local-management model still separates 700-plus locations in 2026.
  • Industrial Solutions Network won Rockwell Automation’s Partner Ecosystem of the Year award.
  • CED’s 2026 expo circuit gives manufacturing customers hands-on automation training nationwide.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Company Match

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

Parental Leave

Disability Insurance

Profit Sharing