Electrical Estimating Intern: Learn Bid Development & Takeoffs

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

Job summary

A-C Electric Company in Fresno, CA is offering an Electrical Estimating Intern program that blends hands-on estimating with real project work during a 10-week Summer internship. You’ll learn to interpret bid documents, perform quantity takeoffs, and assist with cost development and bid preparation under experienced estimators.

Participants gain mentorship, opportunities to complete improvement projects, and exposure to electrical construction, estimating, and project planning while strengthening

Qualifications

• Current enrollment in a college or university with an expected graduation date by August 2029.
• GPA requirement: 3.0 in major or 2.75 overall.
• Availability to work full-time for the 10-week Summer 2027 internship.
• Willingness to relocate to Fresno, 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.
• Assist with bid preparation and documentation.
• Complete a continuous-improvement project and present findings to senior leadership.
• Participate in Book Club assignments to strengthen leadership and communication skills.
• Learn from experienced professionals through mentorship and collaboration.
• Build your professional network with company leaders.
• Explore estimating, project management, engineering and electrical construction career paths.

Skills

Quantitative skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Teamwork skills

Communication skills

Education

College enrollment

GPA requirement

Tools

Estimating software

Job description

A-C Electric Company in Fresno, CA is offering an Electrical Estimating Intern program that blends hands-on estimating with real project work during a 10-week Summer internship. You’ll learn to interpret bid documents, perform quantity takeoffs, and assist with cost development and bid preparation under experienced estimators.

Participants gain mentorship, opportunities to complete improvement projects, and exposure to electrical construction, estimating, and project planning while strengthening