Estimating Intern

Black & Veatch Family of Companies•Houston, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Black & Veatch is hiring a full-time Summer Estimating Intern in Houston, Texas. The intern will contribute to infrastructure projects while gaining hands-on experience and developing professionally. The role involves helping estimate project costs from collected data using engineering and advanced mathematics techniques, reviewing project documents and equipment to determine procurement and construction costs, developing preliminary layouts and plans, and conducting research, investigation, coordination, or analysis for special studies. This is an individual-contributor position with no subordinates. The position is expected to be office-based on a full-time basis. Applicants must be currently enrolled in an ABET-accredited university program in Civil Engineering, an accredited Construction Management program, or a related discipline. No prior experience is required. Selected applicants may need to complete applicable pre-employment checks, including background checks, drug screening, and motor vehicle records searches.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in an ABET-accredited university program in Civil Engineering, an accredited university program in Construction Management, or a related discipline.
No prior experience is required.

Nice To Haves

Analytical skills.
Written and oral communication skills.
Initiative, self-motivation, and a proactive approach.
Attention to detail.
Interpersonal skills.
Mathematical skills.
Problem-solving skills.
Computer skills.

Responsibilities

Assist in calculating project costs by analyzing collected data and applying engineering and advanced mathematics knowledge and techniques.
Analyze reports, maps, drawings, blueprints, and equipment to determine procurement and construction costs for assigned projects.
Develop preliminary layouts and other plans.
Perform special studies or analyses of specific portions of projects, including research, investigation, or coordination.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Disability insurance.
Wellness program.
Flexible work schedules.
Paid vacation and holiday time.
Sick time and dependent sick time.
Company-matched 401(k) plan.
Adoption reimbursement.
Tuition reimbursement.
Vendor discounts.
Employment referral program.
AD&D insurance.
Pre-tax accounts.
Voluntary legal plan.
B&V Credit Union access.
Potential eligibility for a performance-based bonus program.
Stock ownership and participation in the financial rewards of the employee-owned company.