2027 Electrical Estimating Internship

A-C Electric Company; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

A-C Electric Company in Bakersfield, CA, offers a 10-week Electrical Estimating Intern program. You will learn how bids are developed, review drawings and specifications, and help prepare estimate documentation under experienced estimators.

This on-site internship runs full-time for the Summer 2027 period, with a pay range of $19.00–$24.00 per hour. Applicants must be currently enrolled in college or university, maintain GPA requirements, and be able to relocate to Bakersfield for the

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled in a college or university and available for the 10-week Summer 2027 internship.
• GPA of at least 3.0 in upper-division coursework for your major or 2.75 overall.
• Availability to work full-time, 40 hours per week, for the entire internship.
• Ability to relocate to Bakersfield, CA for the duration of the internship.

Responsibilities

• Learn the electrical estimating process by working with mentors and project teams.
• Review project documents to identify scope and estimating requirements.
• Develop quantity takeoffs using measurements and estimating software.
• Support cost development by researching material, labor, and equipment costs.

Skills

Strong quantitative skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

Currently enrolled in college/university

GPA 3.0 in coursework

Job description

Bakersfield, United States | Posted on 09/22/2026

The A-C Electric Company InternshipExperience Program gives students a hands-on opportunity to learn howelectrical construction projects are estimated and prepared forbidding. During this 10-week internship, you’ll work alongsideexperienced estimators and project teams while learning to interpretproject documents, develop quantity takeoffs, evaluate costs, andsupport competitive bids. You’ll apply quantitative and analyticalskills to real estimating work while gaining practical insight intohow scope, quantities, labor, materials, and pricing come togetherduring preconstruction.

What You’ll Do

As an Electrical Estimating Intern, your keyresponsibilities will be:

• Learning the electrical estimating process by workingalongside an estimating mentor and project teams to understand howelectrical construction opportunities move from bid documentsthrough estimate development.
  
• Reviewing project documents by examining drawings,specifications, and other bid information to help identify projectscope and estimating requirements.
  
• Developing quantity takeoffs by measuring and quantifyingproject requirements using calculations and estimating softwareunder the guidance of experienced estimators.
  
• Supporting cost development by researching and analyzingmaterial, labor, and equipment costs and helping organize theinformation used to develop estimates.
  
• Assisting with bid preparation by contributing to estimatedocumentation, bid proposals, and other materials that support thebidding process.
  

During the 10-week program, you’ll also haveopportunities to:

• Complete a continuous-improvement project focused on anestimating-related process and present your findings to seniorleadership at the end of the internship.
  
• Participate in Book Club assignments designed to strengthenleadership and communication skills.
  
• Learn from experienced professionals through mentorship andday-to-day collaboration with estimators and project teams.
  
• Build your professional network through Company leaders andconstruction professionals.
  
• Explore construction career paths while gaining exposure toestimating, project management, engineering, and electrical construction.
  

What You Bring

• Current enrollment at a college or university with anexpected graduation date on or before August 2029.
  
• A GPA of at least 3.0 in upper-division coursework for yourmajor or 2.75 overall.
  
• Availability to work full-time, 40 hours per week, for theentire 10-week Summer 2027 internship.
  
• Ability to relocate to Bakersfield, CA, for the duration ofthe internship.
  

What Will Help You Stand Out

• Coursework in Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Electrical orCivil Engineering, or a quantitatively focused business program.
  
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills demonstratedthrough coursework, technical projects, research, internships, orother applied learning opportunities.
  
• Strong organizational and teamwork skills demonstratedthrough leadership positions, team activities, or student or civic organizations.
  
• Strong communication skills, enthusiasm for learning, andan interest in electrical construction, estimating, engineering,or project planning.
  

Pay Range: $19.00–$24.00 per hour*

*This range represents the pay A-C Electric Company reasonablyexpects to offer for this position. Actual pay may vary based onjob-related factors, including relevant experience, skills,education, certifications, and work location.

Location: Bakersfield, CA

Work Arrangement: On-site

Employment Type: Seasonal

The general work environment involves sittingfor extended periods, standing, walking, typing, and occasionallifting of up to 50 lbs. Work is conducted primarily indoors, andnoise levels are typically low to medium.

For over 80 years, we’vebuilt a reputation for delivering some of the industry’s mostchallenging electrical construction projects through technicalexpertise, innovation, and an unwavering commitment to safety and quality.

A-C Electric Company is committed to the purpose of equalemployment opportunity and makes employment decisions based onmerit. Company policy prohibits unlawful discrimination by anyemployee of the Company, including supervisors and co-workers, basedon race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, age 40 orolder, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disabilityunrelated to general ability, medical condition, sexual orientation,veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal,state, or local laws. This policy shall apply to all employmentactions, including hiring, upgrading, demotion, or transfer;recruitment or recruitment advertising; layoff or termination; ratesof pay or other compensation; and selection for training, includingapprenticeship, pre-apprenticeship, and/or on-the-job training.

Employment may be contingent upon completion of job-related,legally permitted pre-employment requirements. Any requiredscreening will be conducted in accordance with applicable law.

A-C Electric Company provides reasonable accommodation to enablequalified individuals to participate in the application and hiringprocess and to perform the essential functions of their positions,as required by applicable law. If you need accommodation during theapplication or hiring process, contact Human Resources at [e-mail] or [phone].