DEPCOM Summer 2027 Estimator Intern

Koch Business Solutions, LP; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Flexible spending and health savings

Life insurance

ADD

Disability

Retirement

Paid vacation/time off

Educational assistance

Infertility assistance

Paid parental leave

Adoption assistance

Job summary

DEPCOM Power, a Koch Engineered Solutions company, is seeking an Estimator Intern for Summer 2027 in Scottsdale, AZ. You will assist with developing and reviewing project cost estimates for utility-scale solar and battery energy storage projects, working alongside experienced estimators and cross-functional teams.

This internship offers hands-on experience in estimating tools, data libraries, and bid development, with site visits to observe cost drivers and learn construction means and methods.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a degree or alternative program in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related technical field.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and reviewing project cost estimates for solar and battery storage projects
• Support the creation and maintenance of estimating tools, templates, and cost databases
• Collaborate with engineering, procurement, business development, and project teams to gather project inputs
• Help analyze project scope, quantities, and assumptions to support accurate estimates
• Support identification of project risks and contribute to mitigation discussions
• Participate in pre-bid meetings, team discussions, and project reviews
• Assist in preparing documentation and reports to support estimating activities
• Gain exposure to construction means and methods, productivity assumptions, and resource planning
• Opportunity to participate in site visits to better understand project execution and cost drivers

Job description

Your Job

DEPCOM Power, a Koch Engineered Solutions company, is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Estimator Intern for Summer 2027. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience supporting cost estimating efforts for utility-scale solar and battery energy storage (BESS) projects. You will work alongside experienced estimators and cross-functional teams to support project planning and bid development. This role is located in Scottsdale, AZ.

Our Team

DEPCOM Power, a Koch Engineered Solutions company, is a leading energy solutions partner for the utility solar and broader energy industries providing Project Development Support, Engineering, Procurement & Construction, Energy Storage, Repowering and Operations and Maintenance services. DEPCOM Power leverages a highly experienced team of conventional and renewable EPC power industry veterans. Our uniquely bankable energy services are designed to deliver the lowest cost of energy and highest rate of return.

What You Will Do

• Assist in developing and reviewing project cost estimates for solar and battery storage projects
• Support the creation and maintenance of estimating tools, templates, and cost databases
• Collaborate with engineering, procurement, business development, and project teams to gather project inputs
• Help analyze project scope, quantities, and assumptions to support accurate estimates
• Support identification of project risks and contribute to mitigation discussions
• Participate in pre-bid meetings, team discussions, and project reviews
• Assist in preparing documentation and reports to support estimating activities
• Gain exposure to construction means and methods, productivity assumptions, and resource planning
• Opportunity to participate in site visits to better understand project execution and cost drivers

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Currently enrolled in a degree or alternative program in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related technical field
• Eligible for full time employment on or before Summer 2028
• Legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without requiring a visa transfer or visa sponsorship

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

Hiring Philosophy

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.

Who We Are

As a Koch Engineered Solutions company, DEPCOM Power is a leading energy solutions partner for the utility solar and broader energy industries, providing project development support, engineering, procurement and construction, energy storage, repowering and operations and maintenance services. Our highly skilled team of conventional and renewable power industry experts work to deliver the lowest cost of energy and the highest rate of return.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

• medical
• dental
• vision
• flexible spending and health savings accounts
• life insurance
• ADD
• disability
• retirement
• paid vacation/time off
• educational assistance
• infertility assistance
• paid parental leave
• adoption assistance

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aqui, or tu).