Estimating Engineer Intern - Summer 2027

christmanco; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The Christman Company in Sterling, Virginia is seeking Estimating Engineer Interns for the upcoming Summer Internship Program. This internship exposes you to reading drawings, quantifying materials, and learning BIM and takeoff technologies while supporting our estimating team.

You'll work with trade contractors, develop 4D models, and participate in site visits to understand how design and construction interact.

Qualifications

• Active, full‑time Sophomore–Senior student pursuing a bachelor's degree in civil engineering, construction management, or a related field.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA.
• Prior internship or work in commercial construction is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Read drawings and project specs and quantify materials.
• Develop knowledge of 2D Takeoff, 3D QTO, and our estimating tools.
• Organize quantity takeoffs for audit trails.
• Assist with interior and early-stage estimation.
• Engage trade contractors for pricing and document control.

Skills

Civil engineering

Construction management

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or construction management

Tools

2D Takeoff

3D QTO

BIM

Estimating platform

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 Sterling, Virginia 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:

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.

Pay: $23.00 per hour

The Christman family of companies is an Affiantive 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.