Estimating Intern - Summer 2027

Royal Electric; California (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

Royal Electric Company is offering an Estimating Intern position in Sacramento for Summer 2027, supporting the Estimating team with hands-on learning.

Interns will read plans, perform quantity takeoffs, outreach to subs/vendors, and help build BOMs while gaining exposure to the estimating life cycle from experienced estimators.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing higher education in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Read plans and perform quantity takeoffs.
• Coordinate with lead estimator on bid progression.
• Build a bill of materials for vendor quotes.
• Assist estimating team with real-world projects.
• Collaborate with team to create accurate estimates.

Skills

Plan reading

Quantity takeoffs

Vendor outreach

Review specs

Bill of materials

Communication

Education

Pursuing Construction Management/Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Bluebeam (preferred)

Live Count (preferred)

Job description

At Royal Electric Company we provide expert electrical design, construction, and service with builders, contractors and facility owners who value relationships, trust, expertise, and a commitment to each other towards achieving exceptional results.

We are able to sustain this through our linking values of expertise, collaboration, integrity, passion, and loyalty. These values support our core purpose; to build great relationships, one project at a time!

We are currently accepting applications for Interns for our Sacramento Office location. This opportunity will be starting Summer 2027, working with our Estimating team.

An Estimating Intern will gain hands‑on learning opportunities that support their professional growth. Put your education into action by assisting our Estimating team in pursuing real-world projects!

Success in the position can be achieved through the following duties & responsibilities:

• Reading Plans and performing quantity takeoffs
• Sub-contractor & Vendor outreach
• Review technical specifications for project requirements
• Build a bill of materials for vendor quotes
• Coordinate with lead estimator about bid progression to ensure take offs, quotes, and bill of materials are ready in a timely manner.
• Learn about the Estimating life cycle from experienced electrical estimators.

• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively within team environments.
• Comfortable working in a desk‑based role with no fieldwork requirements.
• Strong focus and attention to detail when completing tasks.

Education & Experience

• Currently pursuing higher education in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications
• Strong attention to detail and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to communicate effectively and efficiently with other members of the Estimating department to create a single good estimate.
• Preferred but not required: Experience in Bluebeam or Live Count, knowledge of Electrical/Low-Voltage scope of work in Construction Industry.

Safety & Physical Requirements

• Must wear proper PPE while on jobsites.
• Must comply with all safety standards and procedures.
• Sit, stand, and walk during the duration of the workday.
• Will lift, carry, push, pull, kneel, crouch, and reach.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.

Salary Range:

• $22-$27

Royal is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Royal are considered without regards to age, ancestry, color, race, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, protected family care or medical leave status, religion, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

We utilize E-Verify to confirm work authorization with both the Social Security Administration and the Department of Homeland Security. E-Verify Link: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. Royal Electric is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment Visa at this time.

We promote a drug free workplace.