Junior Estimator Internship | Summer 2027 | Las Vegas

Ultipro; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Helix Electric in Las Vegas is seeking a Junior Estimator to join the estimating team on electrical construction projects, collaborating with estimators, clients and suppliers to prepare bid submissions.

You will participate in pre-construction activities, review drawings and specs, produce takeoffs, maintain pricing files, and help develop scope, labor schedules, and cost-saving options. This role supports management in bid decisions and project delivery.

Qualifications

• Degree in Construction Management or Electrical Engineering preferred.
• Electrical/Power Systems classes or internships preferred.
• Commitment to learning and continuous improvement.
• Interest in Electrical/Power Systems (design, cabling, lighting).
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Superior organizational and prioritization skills.
• Motivation to complete tasks on time and on budget.

Responsibilities

• Actively participating in estimating and pre-construction activities.
• Determining bid scope, strategies, and techniques with management.
• Reviewing specifications and drawings to define scope of work.
• Preparing detailed estimates with complete takeoffs.
• Maintaining files with current supplier prices and quotes.
• Conceptually generating scope, pricing, and labor schedule.
• Reviewing design options for cost, quality and availability.
• Participating in proposal preparation and RFIs.
• Preparing studies on materials, construction methods and cost-effectiveness.
• Performing additional tasks per supervisor's direction.

Skills

Degree in CM

Electrical Engineering

Electrical/Power Systems

Education

Degree in Construction Management

Electrical Engineering

Electrical/Power Systems classes

Internships (preferred)

Job description

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Locations

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Las Vegas, NV 89120, USA

• Full-Time
• Requisition #: JUNIO008085

Description

Our Junior Estimator is a member of the estimating team on projects and collaborates with other Estimators, clients and suppliers to prepare and complete bid/submittals for electrical construction projects

DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION

Helix Electric was founded in 1985 and is now one of the nation’s largest and most successful electrical contracting companies. Our commitment to empowering people and powering projects is realized by our exceptional team of dedicated and highly skilled experts working together and never settling for good enough. We are proud of the team-oriented and employee-empowered business approach that defines our unique character.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES & SCOPE

• Actively participating in the estimating and pre-construction activities of new projects.
• Participating with corporate and project management to determine what types of projects to bid, strategies, techniques, etc.
• Reviewing proposal specifications and drawings to determine the scope of work and required contents of estimate.
• Preparing detailed, disciplined estimates by calculating complete takeoff of scope of work.
• Maintaining files of working documents as a backup for estimate figures, including current (accurate) information on prices from suppliers through direct contact, sales brochures, price lists, etc.
• Conceptually generating a scope of work, pricing, and labor schedule based on an engineer’s narrative.
• Possibly reviewing design options and recommending best solutions based on cost, engineering quality, and/or availability of materials.
• Participating in the preparation, review, presentation and out-brief of technical and design/build proposals in response to owners (specifically RFIs).
• Participate in the preparation, performing, and report writing of studies regarding materials, construction methods, and cost-effectiveness.
• Performing additional assignments per supervisor’s request and direction

QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree in Construction Management, Electrical Engineering, or field experience with management aspirations is preferred.
• Candidates with Electrical/Power Systems classes and/or internships are preferred.
• Dedication to learning, expanding knowledge, and continuous improvement.
• Interest in Electrical/Power Systems (power systems design, high voltage cabling, lighting systems, and construction electrical engineering industry).
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Superior organizational and prioritization skills.
• Problem-solving, acceptance of responsibility, and work ethic.
• Motivation to complete tasks on time and on budget.

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