Construction Estimating Internship - Spring 2027

Superior; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Superior is seeking an Estimating Intern for Spring 2027 in Columbus, Ohio. The program runs January–April and includes training, lunch-and-learns, leadership development, and site visits to gain hands-on exposure to quantity takeoffs, jobsite verification, and estimating workflows.

You will work under the Estimating team, performing drawings takeoffs and data collection, with headquarters-based responsibilities in Columbus, Ohio.

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled at an accredited college or university pursuing a degree in Construction Systems Management or a related field

Responsibilities

• Produce quantity takeoff of systems from electrical drawings: lighting fixtures, lighting controls, fire alarm devices and other systems
• Gain exposure to estimating software AccuBid
• Learn how to read drawings and specifications for project specific requirements
• Participate in training that will build capabilities with industry-specific software programs, governing design and construction codes, specification writing, and design practices
• Visit construction jobsites to assist with field investigations, drawing verification, and more

Skills

Reading drawings

AccuBid software

Education

Currently enrolled in Construction Systems Management or related field

Job description

Construction Estimating Internship - Spring 2027

Department: Estimating

Employment Type: Internship

Location: Columbus

Compensation: $25.00 / hour

Description

Position: Estimating Intern Location: Columbus, Ohio Pay Rate: $25.00 per hour

Superior is looking for highly motivated and energetic students to participate in our internship program during the Spring term (January - April). When you join Superior, you join a national leader in electrical design and construction. In addition to your day-to-day responsibilities, we provide our interns with lunch-and-learns, leadership training, career prep, unique jobsite visits, and beyond.

Under the guidance of our Estimating team, the Estimating Intern will gain exposure to project coordination, takeoff of drawings, data collection, and so much more. This role is based at our headquarters in Columbus, Ohio.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce quantity takeoff of systems from electrical drawings: this includes lighting fixtures, lighting controls, fire alarm devices and several other systems
• Gain exposure to our estimating software AccuBid
• Learn how to read drawings and specifications for project specific requirements
• Participate in training that will build your capabilities with industry-specific software programs, governing design and construction codes, specification writing, and design practices
• Visit our various construction jobsites to assist with field investigations, drawing verification, and more

Education

• Required: You must be currently enrolled at an accredited college or university pursuing a degree in Construction Systems Management or a related field