Junior Estimator Internship | Summer 2027 | Las Vegas

Helix Electric; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Helix Electric in Las Vegas, NV is seeking a Junior Estimator to join the estimating team and collaborate with estimators, clients and suppliers to prepare bid/submittals for electrical construction projects. You will actively participate in estimating and pre-construction activities, review drawings, perform takeoffs, and help develop scope, pricing, and labor schedules.

Strong communication, organizational skills and a drive for learning are valued as you grow toward project management

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or higher preferred in Construction Management or Electrical Engineering.
• Experience or internships in Electrical/Power Systems preferred.
• Strong self-motivation and commitment to learning and improvement.

Responsibilities

• Actively participate in estimating and pre-construction activities for new projects.
• Collaborate with corporate and project management to determine bid types, strategies and techniques.
• Review proposal specifications and drawings to determine scope and required contents of estimates.
• Prepare detailed estimates by calculating takeoffs of scope and quantities.
• Maintain files of working documents and up-to-date price information from suppliers.
• Generate scope, pricing, and labor schedule based on engineer narratives; review design options for cost/quality.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Budget discipline

Education

Construction Management

Electrical Engineering

Job 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.