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Estimating Intern - Seattle City Light

City of Seattle
Seattle, WA Intern
POSTED ON 2/26/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/26/2025
Position Description

Seattle City Light, a department of the City of Seattle, is one of the nation’s largest municipally owned utilities in terms of the number of customers served. Over the years we have worked very hard to keep Seattle's electricity affordable, reliable, and environmentally sound. Today, City Light is a recognized national leader in energy efficiency and environmental stewardship.

The Project Management Oversight (PMO) & Project Controls Group of Project Delivery Division is looking for Estimating Intern. This intern will report to the Project Delivery Estimator.

Learning Objectives:

  • Learning process of Estimation
  • Understand the Value of Estimate for the Budget preparation
  • Learning the Estimating part in the Project Controls Field and project/construction Management

Job Responsibilities

Project(s) Scope:

  • Projects focused on basics and process of Estimating
  • Cost Estimating Guides
  • Value of preparing quantity take off
  • Unit price development database
  • Preparing change orders
  • Coordination with project and construction managers during pre- and construction process

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

Graduate students will need to maintain a 3.0 GPA or above throughout the internship.

Areas of Study:

  • Enrolled in an accredited graduate program during their internship.
  • Enrolled in an academic program in Business Administration, Engineering, Accounting, Project Managment or related field.

Desired Qualifications:

You will be successful if you have the following experience, skills, and abilities:

  • Applicable coursework
  • Experience in project management or accounting
  • Productivity courses
  • Intro to Estimation or Scheduling experience

Please note this job advertisement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Additional Information

The full salary range for this position is $26.71 per hour.

Application Process

To complete your application, submit the online form with the following attachments:

  • Resume
  • Cover letter explaining how your coursework, activities, and experience qualify you for this internship.
  • Your unofficial transcript - including current coursework, next term registration (if available at the time of application), and cumulative GPA.
  • If applicable - for students transitioning from an undergraduate to graduate program, submit admissions offer to the graduate program to confirm intention of fall enrollment.

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Internship Duration and Hours: Year-long: The timeframe of this internship will be one year in duration, with either a May (semester schools) or June (quarter schools) 2025 start date. Working hours are up to 40 per week during the summer, and a max of 20 per week during the academic year.

Hybrid Work: The City has the expectation that interns will be readily available to report to onsite at work in Seattle in accordance with the current Mayoral mandate of a minimum of 3 days per week. Additional in-person work requirements are based on business need and determined by the hiring authority.

Interns must have a Washington State address and live in Washington State at the time of hire and for the duration of their employment.

Benefits: Interns do not receive benefits but can obtain a subsidized ORCA pass and accrue sick time that can be used after 90 days of employment.

Background Check: Job offers are contingent on the verification of credentials and other information required by the employment process, including the completion of a background check. The background check will involve a criminal history check, which includes conviction and arrest records in compliance with the Seattle’s Fair Chance Employment Ordinance, SMC 14.17 and the City of Seattle Personnel Rule 10.3. A driving history review may be conducted in compliance with SMC 4.79.020. Applicants will be provided an opportunity to explain or correct background information.

Who May Apply: This position is open to all candidates that meet the qualifications. Seattle City Light values diverse perspectives and life experiences. Applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Seattle City Light encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQIA , people with disabilities, veterans, and those with diverse life experiences.

Want to know more about Seattle City Light? Check out our web page: https://www.seattle.gov/city-light/about-us/careers.

Salary : $27

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