Electrical Estimator Intern - Summer 2026

Egan Company • Champlin, MN

41d • $23 • Hybrid

About The Position

Interested in kickstarting your career in the Electrical Industry? Join Egan's Electrical Construction team this summer as an Electrical Estimator Intern and gain hands-on experience working with a wide array of Electrical Projects. In our summer internship program, youll work alongside professionals in the industry while also engaging in events just for interns, including a jobsite ride along, Insights Discovery Workshop, mentorship opportunities, and more! Our internship program lasts 12-weeks, with flexible start and end dates to meet the needs of your school and extracurricular schedule. If you're excited to learn, thrive in a fast-moving setting, and contribute to the success of impactful projects, we'd be thrilled to have you join our team this summer!

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a two or four year degree in Construction Management, Electrical Construction, Electrical Design or related field.
• 0-2 years of construction and/or general business experience.
• Travel to jobsites and client sites may be required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Outstanding organizational skills.
• Courteous, professional, diplomatic, and highly motivated.
• Anticipates and adjusts to changing priorities and methods.
• Willingness to learn new ideas and concepts; takes on new tasks and challenges.
• Excellent MS Office and Google Suite skills and ability/desire to learn new software systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior staff by observing, learning, and doing the following:
• Manage projects from start to finish
• Estimate jobs; assist with takeoffs and entry
• Develop and foster relationships with suppliers and subcontractors through quality performance of work and great communication.
• Collaborate with the project team to plan, set up, and manage estimating projects.
• Promote a positive safety culture by following Egans safety policies.
• Participate in construction document analysis to develop clear and consistent interpretations.
• Compose and edit letters, memos, reports, and procedures and assist with change orders.
• Build strong internal partnerships; work collaboratively with other Egan groups to support Egans Mission, Vision and Values.
• Actively participate in Egans Summer Internship Program and activities.
• Perform additional duties and assignments as requested/needed.
• Visit jobsites and customer sites regularly.
• Review understand customer contract drawings and requirements.
• Participate in pre-bid client project meetings and pre-bid production meetings.
• Generate a project takeoff to serve as the basis for a cost estimate.
• Build a cost estimate using the Accubid Anywhere.
• Solicit and coordinate subcontractor proposals and apply techniques to determine best price based on risk and scope.
• Complete a full scope of work document for the salesperson to use for sales proposal generation.
• Learn our products and production processes by spending time in our plant.

Benefits

• Well-being: youre offered comprehensive mental healthcare and support for you and your family
• Professional Development: we support your learning and career growth by offering regular learning and development opportunities both on the job and as part of the summer internship program.
• Community Involvement: our Beyond the Jobsite program supports causes in the communities in which we live and work through regular volunteer events to connect with each other and help those in need
• Earned Sick and Safe Time (ESST): accrue paid leave that can be used for certain reasons related to sickness and safety

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree