Electrical & Automation Estimating Intern

Interstates Companies; Sioux Center (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel pay

Coaching from experienced estimators

Job summary

Interstates is seeking an Electrical & Automation Estimating Intern to support the bid team. You’ll assist with takeoffs, pricing, and document reviews while learning project planning and estimation in electrical construction and automation.

Based in the Sioux Center, IA or Sioux Falls, SD area, you’ll gain real-world experience and receive guidance from experienced estimators and project professionals as you build foundational skills in estimating and collaboration.

Qualifications

• This internship requires pursuing an associate or bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Interest in estimating, construction, electrical systems, controls, instrumentation, or automation.
• Strong attention to detail and organization; analytical thinking and problem solving.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills; ability to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Assist with quantity takeoffs, pricing, and organizing estimate information.
• Learn how electrical and automation projects are planned and prepared for bid.
• Review drawings, specifications, P&IDs, and other project documents.
• Help prepare proposals, scope letters, assumptions, clarifications, and vendor requests.
• Learn about electrical power distribution, control systems, instrumentation, and automation.
• Gain exposure to PLCs, HMIs, MCCs, VFDs, and control panels.
• Participate in estimate reviews and bid-preparation activities with teams.
• Attend job walks and pre-bid meetings when appropriate.

Skills

estimating

construction

electrical systems

controls

instrumentation

automation

detail-oriented

communication

time management

Microsoft Office

Education

associated or bachelor's degree in construction management, electrical technology, automation, instrumentation, engineering technology, electrical engineering, business, or related field

Tools

PLCs

HMIs

MCCs

VFDs

electrical drawings

Job description

Interstates is seeking an Electrical & Automation Estimating Intern to support the bid team. You’ll assist with takeoffs, pricing, and document reviews while learning project planning and estimation in electrical construction and automation.

Based in the Sioux Center, IA or Sioux Falls, SD area, you’ll gain real-world experience and receive guidance from experienced estimators and project professionals as you build foundational skills in estimating and collaboration.