Estimating Engineer Intern – Summer 2027
Core
Intern role focused on reading drawings, quantifying materials, and developing construction estimating knowledge for commercial projects.
Role type
Estimating Engineer Intern
Builds
Quantity takeoffs, interior estimates, and construction cost projections
Domain
Commercial construction
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
interpreting drawings and project specifications, surveying and quantifying materials, 2D On-Screen Takeoff/3D QTO technologies, organizing quantity takeoffs, estimating interiors, basic structural/civil estimating, contacting trade contractors and suppliers, utilizing collaboration software, understanding construction pricing, familiarity with mechanical/electrical/plumbing systems, participating in site visits, developing 4D models, utilizing VR/AR technologies
Preferred skills
previous work or internship experience in commercial construction, participation in student organizations or extracurricular activities
Technologies
2D On-Screen Takeoff, 3D QTO, collaboration software, BIM, 4D models, VR, AR
Responsibilities
Read and interpret drawings and project specifications, Survey/quantify materials from drawings, Develop knowledge of 2D On-Screen Takeoff/3D QTO technologies, Organize quantity takeoffs for ease of audit, Estimate interiors, Learn basic structural/civil estimating, Contact/follow-up with trade contractors/suppliers for pricing, Utilize collaboration software for document control, Make recommendations for software upgrades, Make recommendations for database pricing changes, Become familiar with MEP systems and their interaction with architecture, Participate in active project site visits, Assist in developing 4D models and utilizing VR/AR technologies
Seniority
Intern, undergraduate student