Electrical Estimating Intern: Mentorship, Bids & Growth

AC Electric Company; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Professional development

Networking events

Job summary

A-C Electric Company invites students to join its 10-week Electrical Estimating Internship Experience in Bakersfield/Fresno. You will work with seasoned estimators on bidding, review plans, perform take-offs, and learn how math drives cost decisions.

You’ll develop through mentorship, LEAN projects, and networking events, with a strong emphasis on communication and professional growth in the electrical construction industry.

Qualifications

• Ability to work full-time (40 hours/week) for 10 weeks during Summer 2027.
• Enrolled student attending a college or university with an expected graduation on or before August 2029.
• GPA requirements: at least 3.0 in upper-division courses, or 2.75 overall.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with an estimating mentor to understand the bidding process for electrical construction projects.
• Review blueprints, drawings, and specifications to identify scope and requirements.
• Perform accurate quantity take-offs using both manual calculations and estimating software.
• Research and analyze costs for materials, labor, and equipment.
• Assist in preparing bid proposals and supporting documentation.
• Apply mathematical models and data analysis techniques to improve estimating accuracy.
• Participate in Book Club assignments to strengthen communication and leadership skills.
• Contribute to a LEAN project related to estimating or process improvement, culminating in a formal presentation to company leaders.
• Attend networking events, “Meet & Greets,” and professional development activities with peers and senior staff.

Skills

Quantitative analysis

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Effective communication

Education

Mathematics

Applied Mathematics

Statistics

Engineering (Electrical/Civil)

Business with quantitative focus

Tools

Estimating software

Job description

A-C Electric Company invites students to join its 10-week Electrical Estimating Internship Experience in Bakersfield/Fresno. You will work with seasoned estimators on bidding, review plans, perform take-offs, and learn how math drives cost decisions.

You’ll develop through mentorship, LEAN projects, and networking events, with a strong emphasis on communication and professional growth in the electrical construction industry.