Estimating Intern - Summer 2027

Royal Electric • Sacramento, CA

7d • $18 - $27 • Onsite

About The Position

Royal Electric Company is seeking Estimating Interns for their Sacramento Office location for the Summer of 2027. This internship offers hands-on learning opportunities to support professional growth by assisting the Estimating team in pursuing real-world projects. Interns will gain experience in the estimating life cycle from experienced professionals and learn about the company's values of expertise, collaboration, integrity, passion, and loyalty, which support their core purpose of building great relationships, one project at a time.

Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively within team environments.
• Comfortable working in a desk-based role with no fieldwork requirements.
• Strong focus and attention to detail when completing tasks.
• Currently pursuing higher education in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Ability to communicate effectively and efficiently with other members of the Estimating department to create a single good estimate.
• Must wear proper PPE while on jobsites.
• Must comply with all safety standards and procedures.
• Sit, stand, and walk during the duration of the workday.
• Will lift, carry, push, pull, kneel, crouch, and reach.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in Bluebeam or Live Count
• Knowledge of Electrical/Low-Voltage scope of work in Construction Industry.

Responsibilities

• Reading Plans and performing quantity takeoffs
• Sub-contractor & Vendor outreach
• Review technical specifications for project requirements
• Build a bill of materials for vendor quotes
• Coordinate with lead estimator about bid progression to ensure take offs, quotes, and bill of materials are ready in a timely manner.
• Learn about the Estimating life cycle from experienced electrical estimators.

Benefits

• Equal opportunity workplace

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree