Estimating Intern

*** SOLV Energy is an engineering, procurement, construction (EPC) and solar services provider for utility solar, high voltage substation and energy storage markets across North America.
***** Job Description

Summary:

** The Estimating Intern will be responsible for assisting in the calculation of material quantity requirements, gathering, and preparation of routine estimating data and compiling data for use in bid proposal estimates.
Summer 2026 Internship. This role is based full-time in our office in San Diego, CA. Specific location details and expectations will be discussed during the interview process.
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* Job Description:

*** This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned
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Responsibilities and Duties:

*** Assist in takeoff of scope of work and enter into estimating system, review reports for accuracy and completeness.
* Request quotes from suppliers for materials and equipment.
* Assist in quantifying all incidentals necessary in preparing the bid packages including subcontract work, equipment rentals, tools and suppliers.
* Assist in preparation of conceptual estimates.
* Assist in the comparison of conceptual estimates with actual cost data.
* Assist in developing project update and bid package estimate documents comparison.
* Attend site visits as needed to learn more about the systems being estimated.
** Minimum Skills or Experience Requirements:
*** 3 years in Project Field Administration; completion of Construction Management Certificate, or in process.
* Ability to interpret computerized cost data and systems.
* Ability to read and understand specifications and drawings.
* General knowledge of construction costs and principles.
* Ability to perform mathematical calculations.
* Estimating experience desirable.
* Drafting and computer skills.
*** SOLV Energy Is an Equal Opportunity Employer
**** At SOLV Energy we celebrate the power of our differences. We are committed to building diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplaces that improve our communities. SOLV Energy prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind against an employee or applicant based on race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, or ethnicity, mental or physical disability, veteran status, parental status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
*** Compensation Range:**$20.00 - $22.00
** Pay Rate Type:
** Hourly*SOLV Energy does not accept unsolicited candidate introductions, referrals or resumes from third-party recruiters or staffing agencies. We require all third-party recruiters to communicate exclusively with our internal talent acquisition team. SOLV Energy will not pay a placement fee to any third-party recruiter or agency that has not coordinated their recruiting activity with the appropriate member of our internal talent acquisition team.
** In addition, candidate introductions or resumes can only be submitted to our internal talent acquisition recruiting team if a signed vendor agreement is already on file and the third-party recruiter or agency has received formal instructions from our internal talent acquisition team to submit candidates for a particular job posting.
** Any unsolicited candidate introductions, referrals or resumes sent by third-party recruiters to SOLV Energy or directly to any of our employees, or received through our website or career portal, will be considered property of SOLV Energy and will not be eligible for a placement fee. In the event a third-party recruiter submits a resume or refers a candidate without a previously signed vendor agreement, SOLV Energy explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire the candidate(s) without financial liability to such third-party recruiter.
*** Job Number:*
* ** J12334
* **** If you’re interested in a meaningful career with a brighter future, join the SOLV Energy Team.
*** SOLV Energy is a leading provider of infrastructure services to the power industry. We design, build and maintain utility scale solar, battery storage and high voltage substation facilities across the United…