IT Intern (Summer 2026) presso Werner Electric Supply

Be Yourself. Build Your Career. Be Exceptional Together.

At Werner Electric Supply, we’re more than an electrical distributor — we’re a community that empowers people to grow, innovate, and truly make a difference. Our culture celebrates individuality, encourages creativity, and values each person’s voice; creating a space where you can be yourself, connect with others, and build a meaningful career. We believe in balance and flexibility, so you can thrive both professionally and personally. Together, we can make an impact and build something exceptional for our customers, families, communities, and each other.

Timeline and Expectations

Werner Electric Supply will be posting the internship positions starting in late September which will run through the end of November.  We will be selecting candidates to move forward with from HR phone screen to virtual hiring manager interview during this time. 

Internship Program

• Executive level mentorship and coaching
• Company-sponsored project management/Lean Six Sigma training and certification 
• Up to $19 per hour (dependent on year in college) 
• Networking events with internal and external customers and your intern team 
• Individual and group projects that drive change and impactful business results 
• Large-scale Summer long projects in collaboration with fellow interns and business leaders 
• Opportunity to shadow with various departments to help determine your career path 
• Potential for year-long internships and full-time employment post-graduation

Job Summary

Gain valuable experience from our Information Technology team with focus on technology hardware and networking. IT Intern will focus on investigating, assessing and providing a plan for updates to the IT hardware cabinets at the various Werner branch locations. Intern will also have some exposure to assisting our internal customer users with system and software issues.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Collaborate with IT team to develop assessment criteria for IT hardware cabinets (cable management, UPS, power supplies, enclosure thermal management and climate control)
• Develop a project plan to assess the equipment inventory currently in place.
• Schedule visits to each of the branch locations to conduct the assessment and inventory of hardware in the IT cabinet or closet.
• Work with IT team to determine what improvements and upgrades are required and build a recommendation for each site.
• Develop a financial analysis of recommendations.
• Present in a business plan to the IT leadership team.
• Provide excellent customer service to all users in support of IT department
• Help troubleshoot and support end user and device network connectivity.
• Log and track calls using problem management database and maintain history records and related problem documentation.
• Assist in writing and/or revising user training manuals, procedures, knowledgebase articles, self-support articles and tech tips.
• Assist with project tasks as required
• Other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must be pursuing a degree in IT or a related field.
• Previous IT or Project Management experience is a plus.
• Must have excellent communication skills.
• Must be a self-starter and able to operate independently within clear guidelines and requirements.
• Must be organized and comfortable collaborating with a broad team.   
• Microsoft Office knowledge is required.
• Valid WI Driver’s License is required.

Company Overview

Founded in 1948, Werner Electric Supply has grown from a small appliance store in downtown Neenah, WI into an award-winning employer and leading electrical distributor with 12 branch locations in Wisconsin and Upper-Michigan. Headquartered in Appleton, WI, we provide electrical, lighting, network, process, and inventory management solutions for a diverse group of industrial and construction customers. We are a growing, privately held company with over 450 employees who uphold a family culture built around exceptional customer service. As a recent New North Workplace Excellence Award winner, we’re dedicated to the continuous improvement of our people, products, and services to ensure the long-term success of our employees and customers. Apply today and find out why we’re a “Great Place to Work.”

Werner Electric Supply is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.