Estimating Engineer Intern – Summer 2027

The Christman Company; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

The Christman Company is seeking an Estimating Engineer Intern for our Summer Internship program in the Dallas, Texas area. This paid opportunity gives undergraduates hands-on exposure to drawings, takeoffs, pricing, and BIM/VDC-related tasks while learning from our estimating team.

As a Sophomore to Senior civil engineering or construction management student with a minimum 3.0 GPA, you will read drawings, organize takeoffs, and collaborate with trade contractors to support project planning and

Qualifications

• Active, full-time Sophomore–Senior pursuing a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, construction management, or a related field.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret drawings and project specifications.
• Survey/quantify materials from drawings.
• Develop knowledge of 2D on-screen takeoff/3D QTO technologies and estimating platform.
• Organize quantity takeoffs for audit readiness.
• Estimate interiors and participate in Project planning.
• Learn basic structural/civil estimating at DD/Construction levels.
• Coordinate with trade contractors/suppliers for pricing.
• Assist BIM/VR/AR workflows for project planning.

Skills

Drawings interpretation

Takeoff knowledge

Construction management

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or construction management

Job description

Job Description

Build More with Your Career at Christman. Get out of the classroom and build more with your internship experience at the Christman Company! Our internship program provides undergraduate students opportunities to learn about different building types and delivery methods while gaining on-the-job experience in the various markets we build in.

The Christman Company is looking for Estimating Engineer Interns for the upcoming Summer Internship Program in our Dallas, Texas region!

What You Will Do

As an Estimating Engineer Intern, primary daily responsibilities of this role include, but not limited to:

• Read and interpret drawings and project specifications
• Survey/quantify materials from drawings
• Develop knowledge of 2D On-Screen Takeoff/3D QTO technologies and our estimating platform
• Organize quantity takeoffs for ease of audit
• Estimate interiors
• Learn basic structural/civil estimating at Design Development /Construction level drawings
• Contact/follow-up with trade contractors/suppliers for pricing
• Utilize the latest collaboration software for document control and distribution
• Develop knowledge of construction pricing
• Make recommendations for software upgradesMake recommendations for database pricing changes
• Become familiar with the project's mechanical, electrical, plumbing systems, how they interact with the architecture and support the function of a building.
• Participate in active project site visits. Experience in-progress construction processes and apply that knowledge in the planning effort.
• Virtual Design & Construction (BIM) concentration: assist the project planning team develop 4D models, Facility Asset Management Models, and utilize Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) technologies

What You Will Bring To The Team

Required experience, knowledge, and skills for this role include:

• Active, full-time Sophomore-Senior level student pursuing a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, construction management, or a related field.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA

Preferred Experience, Knowledge, And Skills For This Role Include

• Previous work or internship experience in the commercial construction industry.
• Shows participation and/or leadership roles in student organizations or extracurricular club activities.

The Christman family of companies is an Aff… All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability status. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.As part of our company policy, this position requires successful completion of pre-employment screening, including but not limited to drug and background screening.