Intern

Empower your Future at the Nation's Largest Independent Electrical Distributor!

At U.S. Electrical Services, Inc. (USESI), we combine over 100 years of expertise, $150 M+ in inventory, and the power of 2,000+ dedicated employees across 150 locations to deliver excellence every day. As a family of 14 regional businesses, we thrive on innovation and teamwork, empowering our people to shape the future of the electrical industry.

Walters Wholesale Electric Company, an affiliate of USESI, is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic IT Intern to join our team. This position will be located in our Middletown, CT location.

Job Type: Part-time

Position Overview

US Electrical Services is seeking a detail-oriented and hands-on IT Intern to assist in the physical handling and secure decommissioning of IT assets across the organization. This role focuses on sorting, packing, and coordinating logistics for non-serialized assets, as well as fully decommissioning serialized devices such as laptops, desktops, and other hardware. This internship provides valuable exposure to IT asset management processes, secure data handling, and operational coordination with third-party vendors.

What You'll Gain:

• Real-world experience in enterprise hardware handling and IT asset management.
• Training on secure data erasure protocols and compliance best practices.
• Exposure to the operational side of IT logistics and vendor engagement.
• Opportunities to contribute to process documentation and workflow optimization.

Key Responsibilities:

Non-Serialized Asset Handling

• Identify and sort non-serialized IT equipment such as keyboards, mice, cables, and monitors.
• Safely pack items for bulk pickup or recycling.
• Coordinate scheduled pickups with vendors or internal logistics teams.

Serialized Asset Decommissioning

• Inventory serialized assets and document key details including make, model, and serial number.
• Use approved tools to securely wipe data from drives in accordance with NIST 800-88 or equivalent standards.
• Label and stage wiped devices for vendor review.
• Maintain accurate documentation to support vendor quoting and audit compliance.

Logistics & Coordination

• Schedule and track outgoing shipments or pickups with authorized IT asset disposition (ITAD) vendors.
• Ensure proper labeling and maintain chain of custody for outgoing asset batches.
• Collaborate with IT and Facilities teams to maintain organized and secure staging areas.

Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a degree in Information Technology, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Comfortable working with physical IT hardware and performing hands-on tasks.
• Familiarity with basic hardware (PCs, laptops, peripherals).
• Experience with data wiping tools or a willingness to be trained on secure wipe procedures.
• Ability to work independently and maintain a clean, organized work environment.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy.
• Ability to lift and move items up to ~50 lbs.

If you are unable to complete the online application due to a disability, contact the USESI Recruiting Team to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

USESI is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, citizenship status, uniform service member, age, disability, sexual and gender orientation, genetic information or any other legally protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws. This commitment extends to all aspects of USESI's employment practices including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, promoting, transferring, compensation, benefits, training, leaves of absence, termination, and other terms and conditions of employment.