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Assistant Estimator Intern - Summer 2026
Assistant Estimator Intern - Summer 2026Egan Company • Champlin, MN, United States
Assistant Estimator Intern - Summer 2026

Assistant Estimator Intern - Summer 2026

Egan Company • Champlin, MN, United States
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Overview

Looking to get your start in the world of estimating? As an Assistant Estimator Intern , you'll help our team develop precise project bids and gain hands-on experience with fire alarm systems. You'll collaborate with experienced Estimators, learn the full bidding process, and help identify project opportunities that drive business growth. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your skills and learn more about the industry!

In our summer internship program, you'll work alongside professionals in the industry while also engaging in events just for interns, including a jobsite ride-along, mentorship opportunities, Insights Discovery workshop, and more! Our internship program lasts 12-weeks, with flexible start and end dates to meet the needs of your school and extracurricular schedule.

Responsibilities

The responsibilities of the Assistant Estimator Intern include but are not limited to the following :

  • Work under the guidance and mentorship of the Estimating team, to learn and understand the bidding process.
  • Assist in performing take-offs, entering into the ProEst estimating system to support the estimating team.
  • Help prepare accurate plan & spec and design-build estimates for a range of projects.

Identify and evaluate bid opportunities that align with our company standards by assisting with the following :

  • Evaluate opportunities to ensure they align with our approved systems and product list.
  • Identify opportunities that stretch our deployment through project management and field teams.
  • Identify projects that bring in new customers to expand our client base.
  • Help secure projects that grow our business in existing markets or help us expand into new ones.
  • Assist in analyzing the financial impact of new customers and markets to help ensure project success.
  • Learn and understand the difference between revenue and profit and develop the ability to assess if opportunities will be within an acceptable group margin.
  • Develop, document, and communicate the trade specific scope of work with exclusions and clarifications.
  • Review all architectural, structural, mechanical, and specialty systems drawing and specifications and input requirements into a recap spreadsheet.
  • Alongside the Estimator, review all project documents, including the contract, ensuring the contract is also reviewed by legal counsel.
  • Source and qualify subcontractors, compiling a list of at least three per trade when possible.
  • Develop subcontractor and material scopes as well as compile a list of required materials and equipment as it relates to the project, including equipment rentals, lifts, and tools.
  • Communicate RFP, scope, and coordination items.
  • Perform detailed quantity take-offs, price, and labor on all items.
  • Perform change order estimates.
  • Assist in the development of budget estimates.
  • Understand plan for constructability : material handling, pre-fabrication, means and methods, identify risks
  • Identify customer / contractor specific requirements : safety, background checks, and / or system enrollment
  • Participate in key project milestones including attending pre-bid conferences and walk throughs, project turnover and setup, and post project reviews.
  • Review project schedule and phasing requirements.
  • Assist the team in developing standardized assemblies and unit costs.
  • Collaborate with other roles and groups internally.
  • Requirements

  • Must be 18 years of age or older and possess a high school diploma.
  • Currently enrolled in a two year or four year related degree program / Union JATC education.
  • Qualifications

  • Ability to learn and gain a working knowledge of codes in the limited energy / electrical discipline.
  • Willing to learn and grow from constructive feedback.
  • Ability to learn to read and interpret specs and blueprints.
  • Proficient in the use of standard office equipment and computer programs such as MS Project, Google Suite, Word, and Excel.
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to deal with competing customer needs.
  • Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide sufficiently to perform standard mathematical calculations.
  • Working Conditions

  • Performance of duties will be in the office, at customer sites, and job sites as needed.
  • Ability to stand or sit for extended periods.
  • Exposure to loud noise, dirt, and exposure to the elements are to be expected on job sites.
  • Climbing ladders / stairs, uneven ground, bending, kneeling, and twisting are to be expected on job sites.
  • Benefits, Perks and Pay Beyond the Industry Standard

    Egan is committed to providing a workplace that helps you thrive both personally and professionally.

  • Well-being : you're 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
  • This internship provides a valuable learning experience and the opportunity to gain practical skills and experience. Please note that this is a temporary position and does not include company-sponsored benefits, like health insurance. #LIHybrid

    Pay Rate : $23.00 per hour

    Strong Culture Built on Values and Keeping Promises

    At Egan, you'll be part of a team that shares a passion for redefining the industry by setting a new standard of customer care. Together, we'll promote teamwork, embrace innovation, act with integrity, pursue growth, and prioritize safety. You'll have the opportunity to grow and develop in a company committed to providing the growth and success you're looking for, both for yourself and for the customers you serve. You'll love being part of success shaped by the strength of our team, which is enhanced by :

  • Solid history as a legacy leader in specialty contracting and system integration for over 80 years
  • Private ownership and operations by employees who work in the company (not a holding company or private equity firm)
  • Engaging leadership who prioritizes your safety, your development, and your impact
  • A proven track record of employee retention and loyalty
  • Flexible and hybrid workplace models that prioritize collaboration and customer needs
  • From general contractors and architects to building owners and facility engineers, Egan collaborates throughout the entire construction or project process with the shared goal of maintaining best-in-class relationships with our internal teams, customers, and business partners. At over 1,000 employees occupying our offices and work sites, we aim to ensure every project is done with quality craftsmanship, integrity, and an aggressive commitment to safety. In fact, we're proud to be recognized as one of America's Safest Companies for recurring years.

    Application Instructions and Employment Practices

    Egan Company will not discriminate against or harass any employee or application for employment because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation), disability, age, genetic information (including family medical history), veteran status, marital status, familial status, local human rights commission activity, or status with regard to public assistance.

    We do not accept application materials by mail or email except as a reasonable accommodation for qualified disabled applicants. Individuals who are unable to use our online process due to a disability should email recruiting@eganco.com.

    Creating and maintaining a safe and drug-free working environment is important to all of us. Employment with Egan requires successful completion of a pre-employment drug screening. We also participate in E-Verify.

    Egan reserves the right to hire any individual without legal or financial obligation on unwanted solicitations. Any resume submitted to any employee of Egan without a prior signed search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of Egan.

    No agency emails, calls, or solicitations will be accepted without a valid agreement.

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