Internship Highlights

Minimum Duration: 2-weeks
Maximum Duration: 12-weeks
Availability: All year round except for the two weeks around New Year’s Day
Fees: Starting from $1,850
Language: The internship is conducted in English
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 9am – 5pm
Location: Wrocław, Poland
Eligibility requirement: Must be 18 years old or over, preferably studying electrical engineering, electrical installation, electrotechnics, mechatronics, or a related technical discipline. Previous practical experience is beneficial, and placement assignments depend on participants’ skills, qualifications, and academic curriculum.

Electrician Internship

This is an in-country practical and observation-based program with provided shared housing and local team support.

Step into the world of electrical installations and discover the technical skills involved in powering modern buildings and industrial facilities. From wiring and electrical distribution to equipment maintenance and climate-control systems, explore how electricians and technicians deliver safe, functional, and reliable infrastructure.

Program Overview

The program takes place with electrical contractors, installation companies, and industrial businesses in and around Wrocław. Host organisations range from smaller firms specialising in building installations, repairs, and air conditioning to larger companies involved in the production of electrical components and electronic equipment. Participants are matched with suitable companies according to their educational background, experience, and learning objectives.

Program Highlights

• Practical Experience: Assist qualified professionals with electrical installation and maintenance activities appropriate to your skills.
• Technical Knowledge: Become familiar with professional tools, materials, wiring practices, and installation procedures.
• Workplace Safety: Learn about electrical safety, protective equipment, and the importance of following technical standards.
• Career Development: Build problem-solving, teamwork, and technical communication skills in a professional environment.
• Cultural Experience: Discover Wrocław’s historic architecture, vibrant student life, and Central European culture.

Typical Activities

Participants work alongside electricians, technicians, and other technical personnel. Depending on the host company, ongoing projects, and individual qualifications, activities may include:

• Assisting with electrical wiring and connecting electrical components.
• Installing electrical boxes, sockets, switches, and outlets.
• Preparing installation areas and drilling openings using appropriate tools.
• Laying electrical cables through ducts, trenches, and protective conduits.
• Routing and securing wiring within buildings and technical installations.
• Supporting the installation of air conditioning and ventilation systems.
• Assisting with air conditioning maintenance and repairs.
• Observing or supporting the installation of fire protection systems.
• Helping install PVC piping and associated building-service components.
• Assisting with aerothermal heating and other energy-efficient building systems.
• Supporting basic inspections, equipment preparation, and technical documentation.
• Observing electrical component production or assembly processes at industrial host companies.

Why Choose This Program?

Experience the realities of electrical work beyond the classroom, from planning installations and selecting materials to solving unexpected technical problems on site. Discover the differences between small contracting businesses and larger industrial operations while developing an understanding of professional workmanship, safety, and project coordination. With placements matched to your background, the internship provides an opportunity to explore the technical specializations most relevant to your career interests.

Important Considerations

Placement assignments depend on participants’ qualifications, experience, and the availability of suitable host companies. Activities may involve construction sites, workshops, production facilities, or maintenance environments. Participants must follow workplace safety instructions, use required protective equipment, and work under the supervision of qualified personnel. Independent electrical work, live-circuit interventions, and tasks requiring professional certification are not permitted unless legally authorized.

Take the Next Step

Put your technical knowledge into practice and discover the professional world of electrical installations. Join the Electrical Internship in Poland to develop practical skills, explore different working environments, and gain international experience in a growing technical field.

Associated career paths:

Electrician, Electrical Installation Technician, Electrical Engineering Technician, Electrical Engineer, Industrial Maintenance Technician, Building Services Technician, HVAC Technician, Electrical Maintenance Engineer, Electrical Systems Installer, Facilities Maintenance Technician, Electromechanical Technician, Technical Service Engineer, Electrical Project Coordinator

Fees include:
– 24/7 in-country support
– Airport pick-up
– Customized internship plan
– Fully furnished shared accommodation
– Local English speaking coordinator
– International reference letter
– Program & host city orientation
– Support before, during, and after your internship
– Sourcing and securing your internship placement
– Supervisor coaching
– Support to gain academic credit

Fees do not Include:
– Airport drop-off
– Local activities, meals/drinks (of any sort)
– International/local travel costs (incl public transport)
– Visa (if required), vaccinations
– Travel Insurance (mandatory), background check (mandatory)
– Any other service not mentioned

Important Things to Note:
– A program fee deposit of US$350 is required to secure your internship. This deposit is part of the total program fee and is not an additional fee.
– The remaining program fee balance is due 60 days before your internship start date.
– A US$400 refundable security bond may be required for accommodation and/or host sites. It is separate from the program fee and subject to deductions for damage or missing items.
– Terms and Conditions apply
– To convert fees to another currency visit the XE currency converter
– All applicable fees are disclosed before payment.