Electrical Estimating Intern — Kickstart Your Career

Helix Electric; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Helix Electric in Las Vegas, NV is seeking a Junior Estimator to join the estimating team and collaborate with estimators, clients and suppliers to prepare bid/submittals for electrical construction projects. You will actively participate in estimating and pre-construction activities, review drawings, perform takeoffs, and help develop scope, pricing, and labor schedules.

Strong communication, organizational skills and a drive for learning are valued as you grow toward project management

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or higher preferred in Construction Management or Electrical Engineering.
• Experience or internships in Electrical/Power Systems preferred.
• Strong self-motivation and commitment to learning and improvement.

Responsibilities

• Actively participate in estimating and pre-construction activities for new projects.
• Collaborate with corporate and project management to determine bid types, strategies and techniques.
• Review proposal specifications and drawings to determine scope and required contents of estimates.
• Prepare detailed estimates by calculating takeoffs of scope and quantities.
• Maintain files of working documents and up-to-date price information from suppliers.
• Generate scope, pricing, and labor schedule based on engineer narratives; review design options for cost/quality.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Budget discipline

Education

Construction Management

Electrical Engineering

Job description

Helix Electric in Las Vegas, NV is seeking a Junior Estimator to join the estimating team and collaborate with estimators, clients and suppliers to prepare bid/submittals for electrical construction projects. You will actively participate in estimating and pre-construction activities, review drawings, perform takeoffs, and help develop scope, pricing, and labor schedules.

Strong communication, organizational skills and a drive for learning are valued as you grow toward project management