Summer Internship

Summer Internship - New Castle, DE                                                                                                     

Who We Are

United Electric Supply Co. Inc. is a nationally recognized, 100% employee-owned company that is a major supplier of electrical products, and advanced services for the construction and industrial markets. They offer a full range of electrical products and services with concentrations in industrial automation, building automation, lighting, wire/cable/conduit, distribution and control, data communications, electro-mechanical and energy solutions. With over 300 employees, United is headquartered in New Castle, Delaware with locations throughout Delaware, Pennsylvania, Maryland, New Jersey, and Virginia.

Position Summary

We are looking for a motivated Summer Intern to join our team and gain valuable exposure across various departments within the electrical distribution industry. During the internship, you will have the opportunity to assist with a variety of tasks, collaborate with professionals from different areas, and gain hands-on experience in a dynamic work environment. This role offers insight into multiple facets of the business, from warehouse logistics and operations to project management, finance or marketing. You will have access to all departments within United. Ideal candidates should be eager to learn, adapt, and are interested in developing skills within multiple areas of our business.

What you’ll get out of this program:

• Personality survey “reading” and connection to your future.
  1. We utilize the OAD survey to determine your personality make-up and preferences
  2. We’ll work with you to understand your workplace strengths and motivators
• 1 day “Master’s Class in the Distribution business”
  1. Visit our Corporate Headquarters in New Castle, DE
     • You’ll get an overview of core business functions (i.e. Accounting, Purchasing, Human Resources, etc.)
  2. Exposure to an executive level meeting
  3. Opportunity to present project outcomes to United hiring managers

Position Responsibilities: 

• Physical work accurately picking material in our warehouse using Radio Frequency technology or RF Skanner’s
• Participate in weekly Intern “huddle” calls where they will collaborate with other interns, debrief on work experiences and experience professional coaching from mentors
  1. Special Project work to be assigned based on location
  2. Researching new software tool
  3. Proactive calling to customers
  4. Training asset creation
• Required LLL (Lifelong Learning) online courses designed to expose you to Professional Development/Lifelong learning in the workplace

This is a Safety Sensitive Position

• May be required to operate powered industrial trucks.

• Must be able to lift 50 lbs. several times a day, bend, twist, and climb. 
• Adhere to all United Electric health, safety, and environmental policies.   
• Act in a safe and positive manner always, ensure that those around you do not put themselves or others at risk.  Your personal safety is your responsibility.
• Complete an accident/Incident report for any safety and/or health infractions that occur or witnessed.

Commitment to Safety

• Adhere to all United Electric health, safety, and environmental policies.    
• Act in a safe and positive manner always, ensure that those around you do not put themselves or others at risk.  Your personal safety is your responsibility. 
• Complete an accident/Incident report for any safety and/or health infractions that occur or are witnessed. 
• Support all United Electric health, safety, and environmental policies for all employees within your branch. 

Qualifications: 

• Actively working towards some degree of education (i.e. HS Diploma, associate degree or bachelor’s degree)
• Strong work ethic
• Integrity
• Grit

We are an equal employment opportunity employer.