Overview

Interested in kickstarting your career in the Electrical Industry? Join Egan's Electrical Construction team this summer as an Electrical Estimator Intern and gain hands-on experience working with a wide array of Electrical Projects. 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, Insights Discovery Workshop, mentorship opportunities, and more! Our internship program lasts 12-weeks, with flexible start and end dates to meet the needs of your school and extracurricular schedule.

If you're excited to learn, thrive in a fast-moving setting, and contribute to the success of impactful projects, we'd be thrilled to have you join our team this summer!

Responsibilities

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

• Assist senior staff by observing, learning, and doing the following:
  • Manage projects from start to finish
  • Estimate jobs; assist with takeoffs and entry
  • Develop and foster relationships with suppliers and subcontractors through quality performance of work and great communication.
• Collaborate with the project team to plan, set up, and manage estimating projects.
• Promote a positive safety culture by following Egan’s safety policies.
• Participate in construction document analysis to develop clear and consistent interpretations.
• Compose and edit letters, memos, reports, and procedures and assist with change orders.
• Build strong internal partnerships; work collaboratively with other Egan groups to support Egan’s Mission, Vision and Values.
• Actively participate in Egan’s Summer Internship Program and activities.
• Perform additional duties and assignments as requested/needed.
• Visit jobsites and customer sites regularly.
• Review understand customer contract drawings and requirements.
• Participate in pre-bid client project meetings and pre-bid production meetings.
• Generate a project takeoff to serve as the basis for a cost estimate.
• Build a cost estimate using the Accubid Anywhere.
• Solicit and coordinate subcontractor proposals and apply techniques to determine best price based on risk and scope.
• Complete a full scope of work document for the salesperson to use for sales proposal generation.
• Learn our products and production processes by spending time in our plant.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a two or four year degree in Construction Management, Electrical Construction, Electrical Design or related field.
• 0-2 years of construction and/or general business experience.
• Travel to jobsites and client sites may be required.

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Outstanding organizational skills.
• Courteous, professional, diplomatic, and highly motivated.
• Anticipates and adjusts to changing priorities and methods.
• Willingness to learn new ideas and concepts; takes on new tasks and challenges.
• Excellent MS Office and Google Suite skills and ability/desire to learn new software systems.

Working Conditions

• Performance of duties will mostly be in the Champlin office with visits to job sites as needed.
• Ability to stand or sit for extended periods of time.
• Exposure to loud noise, dirt, and exposure to the elements.
• Climbing ladders/stairs, uneven ground, bending, kneeling, and twisting are frequent needs.

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: $21.00 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 is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, and status with regard to public assistance, protected veteran status, familial status, or other characteristic protected by law.

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.