Estimating Intern

Take Charge of Your Career at Interstates At Interstates, we don’t just show up to work, we show up for each other. From our headquarters in Iowa to job sites across the country, we’re doing award-winning electrical, controls, automation, and OT work that powers industrial facilities for clients here in the U.S. and around the world. Whether you’re bending conduit, wiring panels, writing code, supporting projects, or helping things run behind the scenes, you’ll be part of a crew that works hard, shares laughs, and takes pride in doing quality work. We believe in building strong teams, doing the right thing, and making a difference in the communities where we live. If you want to grow and do meaningful work, you’ll feel at home here. Build Your Future with Interstates Want to see how major electrical and automation projects come together—before construction even begins? As an Electrical & Automation Estimating Intern at Interstates, you’ll gain hands-on experience supporting the team that plans, prices, and prepares projects for bid. You’ll work alongside experienced estimators and project professionals while learning how electrical construction, controls, instrumentation, and automation systems are scoped for industrial facilities. This is a great opportunity for students interested in construction management, electrical technology, engineering, automation, or project planning. No estimating experience is required—just curiosity, attention to detail, and a willingness to learn. What You’ll Do You’ll support real estimating work while receiving coaching and feedback from experienced team members. Your work may include: Assisting with quantity takeoffs, pricing, and organizing estimate information Learning how electrical and automation projects are planned and prepared for bid Reviewing drawings, specifications, P&IDs, and other project documents Helping prepare proposals, scope letters, assumptions, clarifications, and vendor requests Learning about electrical p