IT Systems Analyst Intern

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Canonsburg, PA, USA
In-Office
Internship
Professional Services • Design • Industrial • Manufacturing
The Role
Supports the Technology team by gathering business requirements, mapping processes, testing and validating system enhancements, maintaining documentation, troubleshooting user issues, reviewing data, and assisting with reporting, training, change management, and user acceptance testing across construction business functions.
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About Lighthouse Electric

At Lighthouse Electric, we power more than buildings — we power opportunity. For decades, we’ve built a reputation for delivering high-quality electrical construction solutions on complex commercial and industrial projects. Our success is driven by craftsmanship, accountability, and a commitment to doing things the right way — safely, efficiently, and with integrity. We believe great companies are built by great people. That’s why we invest in our team, encourage continuous improvement, and create an environment where professionals can grow, lead, and make a measurable impact. Here, you’re not just another employee — you’re part of a crew that takes pride in powering what’s next.


Why Us

✔ Stability + Growth – Established company with a strong backlog of major projects

✔ Impactful Work – Be part of high-profile, large-scale electrical builds

✔ Empowered Professionals – We trust our experts to lead and innovate

✔ Team-First Culture – Collaboration, respect, and accountability drive our success

✔ Strong Benefits Investment – Company-paid health coverage + 401(k) match

✔ Career Development – We promote from within and value long-term growth


If you want your work to matter — and your expertise to be valued — Lighthouse Electric is where you belong.


Job Description

The IT Business Systems Analyst Intern supports the Technology team by helping understand business needs, improve processes, test solutions, maintain documentation, and provide day-to-day support for the systems used across Lighthouse Electric. This role is designed to provide hands-on experience connecting business operations with technology in a construction-focused environment.

· Assist with gathering and documenting business requirements through conversations with employees, process owners, and Technology team members.

· Help map current business processes, identify pain points, and recommend practical opportunities to improve efficiency, accuracy, and user experience.

· Support the configuration, testing, validation, and rollout of business system enhancements under the guidance of analysts, developers, and other Technology team members.

· Create and maintain clear system, process, testing, and training documentation.

· Assist with troubleshooting user questions and system issues, including documenting findings, reproducing problems, and helping coordinate resolution.

· Support data review, reporting, and basic analysis to help verify accuracy, identify trends, and support business decisions.

· Participate in meetings with operational teams to learn how technology supports estimating, project delivery, field operations, finance, human resources, and other business functions.

· Assist with user acceptance testing, including preparing test scenarios, recording results, tracking issues, and confirming expected outcomes.

· Help develop training materials and support user adoption of new or improved processes and systems.

· Follow established Technology team practices for prioritization, change management, security, documentation, and release coordination.

· Perform related duties as assigned by supervisor and maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures.


WORK EXPERIENCE

Required:

· No prior professional IT experience required.

· Experience completing school, volunteer, or personal projects that involved business analysis, process improvement, data analysis, information systems, or technology is acceptable.

Preferred:

· Previous internship, part-time, or project experience in a business, technology, construction, manufacturing, or project-based environment.

· Experience working with spreadsheets, reports, process maps, testing, documentation, or business software.


EDUCATION

Required:

· Currently pursuing an associate or bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Business Administration, Business Analytics, Computer Science, Construction Management, or a related field.


Preferred:

· Completion of coursework in systems analysis, business processes, databases, project management, data analysis, or software development.

ADDITIONAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

· Strong curiosity about how businesses operate and how technology can improve day-to-day work.

· Ability to listen, ask thoughtful questions, organize information, and communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical employees.

· Basic proficiency with Microsoft 365 tools, especially Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, and SharePoint.

· Strong attention to detail and willingness to document work accurately.

· Ability to manage assigned tasks, communicate progress, and ask for help when needed.

· Basic analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to break larger issues into manageable parts.

· Ability to handle company and employee information with appropriate confidentiality.

· Willingness to learn new software, business processes, and construction industry terminology.


Compensation & Benefits

  • Competitive salary based on experience
  • Company-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
  • Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
  • Life and AD&D insurance
  • 401(k) with 5% company match
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Time Off
  • Annual performance reviews
  • Opportunity to work on large-scale, high-profile projects

Employee Stock Ownership Program: 

We don't just work for lighthouse-we own it. Lighthouse Electric is proudly 30% owned through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), giving employees a stake in our success. Ownership drives accountability, craftsmanship, and pride in in everything we build. 


Additional Requirements

  • Pre-employment drug screen required
  • Must be authorized to work in the United States

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS (IF APPLICABLE)

· Occasional travel to other Lighthouse Electric offices or active job sites may be required for meetings, process observation, training, or project support.


PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Lighthouse Electric will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals.


· Ability to perform the essential job functions in a variety of work environments, including office and/or active job site settings.

· Ability to remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time.

· Ability to move about the office or jobsite as needed to perform essential duties.

· Ability to operate standard office equipment and technology, including computers, phones, and related devices.

· Ability to communicate effectively in person, by phone, and through electronic means.

· Ability to occasionally position self to access materials, equipment, or work areas.

· Ability to occasionally move or transport work-related materials or equipment.

· Ability to tolerate moderate noise levels typical of office or construction environments.

· Ability to travel to various work locations as required.

· Ability to work indoors and/or outdoors in varying environmental conditions, as applicable to the position.

· Ability to maintain regular and reliable attendance consistent with company policy and operational needs.


Equal Opportunity Employer

Lighthouse Electric Company, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and a drug-free workplace. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants.

If you are an individual with a disability and need reasonable accommodation to complete the application or interview process, please contact our Human Resources Department.


Note: Chosen applicant will be subject to a drug screen and Motor Record Vehicle check as a condition of employment.

 For more details about our company, please visit our website, LinkedIn page, Facebook page or Vimeo Account.

Skills Required

  • Currently pursuing an associate or bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Business Administration, Business Analytics, Computer Science, Construction Management, or a related field
  • No prior professional IT experience required; school, volunteer, or personal projects involving business analysis, process improvement, data analysis, information systems, or technology are acceptable
  • Basic proficiency with Microsoft 365, especially Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, and SharePoint
  • Must be authorized to work in the United States
  • Must pass a pre-employment drug screen
  • Must pass a Motor Record Vehicle check
  • Previous internship, part-time, or project experience in a business, technology, construction, manufacturing, or project-based environment
  • Experience with spreadsheets, reports, process maps, testing, documentation, or business software
  • Coursework in systems analysis, business processes, databases, project management, data analysis, or software development
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The Company
HQ: Canonsburg, PA
368 Employees
Year Founded: 1984

What We Do

Lighthouse Electric Company, Inc. is a family-owned electrical contractor and integrator specializing in electrical and technological design, construction, and service. Founded in 1984, it delivers commercial and industrial electrical systems, design-build work, maintenance, controls, instrumentation, data cabling, and emergency services. The company also provides prefabricated and modular electrical solutions for large-scale, infrastructure, mission-critical, healthcare, industrial, and technology projects across the Eastern United States.

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