Estimating Engineer Intern – Summer 2027

The Christman Company; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Part time

Job summary

The Christman Company is seeking Estimating Engineer Interns for the upcoming Summer Internship Program in the Knoxville, Tennessee region. This role offers hands-on exposure to cost estimation, takeoffs, and BIM-oriented workflows while participating in active project planning.

You will read drawings, quantify materials, interact with trade contractors, and learn about 2D and 3D estimating tools, while developing 4D models and VR/AR applications as part of the BIM concentration.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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 upgrades.
• Become familiar with the project's mechanical, electrical, plumbing systems and their interaction with architecture.
• Participate in active project site visits and observe in-progress construction processes.
• BIM concentration: assist the project planning team develop 4D models, Facility Asset Management Models, and utilize VR/AR technologies.

Skills

Reading drawings

Takeoff estimation

BIM understanding

Team collaboration

Education

Pursuing bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or construction management

Tools

2D On-Screen Takeoff

3D QTO technologies

VR/AR technologies

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 Knoxville, Tennessee region!

What You Will Do

• 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 upgrades
• Make 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

• 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 affirmative action / equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity. 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.