Electrical Estimating Intern

Job Title:                         Electrical Estimating Intern

Location:                         Salt Lake City, UT

FLSA Status:                   Hourly/Non-Exempt

Prepared By:                  Human Resources

 COMPANY OVERVIEW

Although the electrical industry is always changing and new technologies continue to emerge, Wasatch Electric’s commitment to providing quality, reliable electrical solutions that improve our customers’ lives remains.

You’ll notice it in the way we conduct business on site, and in our office and fabrication shop, as well as in the breadth of experts we employ, and the high-quality services we provide. Because we value our customers, employees, and the communities we serve, we take pride in our ability to meet your demands as systems evolve, and renewable energy alternatives become available.

Whether you need emergency response to an unexpected special project, complete site maintenance, or a team of experts for multi-facility or mission-critical infrastructure and build-outs, we want to be the one company you call. We feel fortunate to provide all the facility-wide electrical capabilities you need to empower your operations for future success.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Electrical Estimating Intern will assist the Estimating Department with assigned projects.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Include the following. Other duties will likely be assigned.

• Assist in gathering, calculating and compiling data for use in bid proposal estimates.
• Quantities take-off and enter into computer estimating system.
• Identify qualified suppliers/subcontractors and solicit quotes. Review quotes with supervisor for completeness and conformance with plans and specs.
• Participate in developing project update and bid package estimate documents.
• Collect historical cost data to estimate costs for current or future products.
• Maintain files of working documents for back-up to estimating figures. Ensure documents are centrally saved in the project’s chosen document control software.
• Assist in the monitoring of conceptual estimates with actual cost data.
• Prepare estimates used by management for purposes such as planning, organizing, and scheduling work.
• Analyze blueprints and other documentation to prepare time, cost, materials, and labor estimates.
• Review contract and bid documents; review and understand scope for project turnover
• Attend pre-bid and scope clarification meetings
• Quantitative take-off and computer entry
• Prepare scope letters and proposals
• Review quotes obtained from subcontractors for accurate scope of work as per plans and specs.
• Comply with all Company operating policies, procedures, and safety programs as established.
• Perform additional assignments as required by the needs of the company or as directed by executives.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS AND PREFERRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Electrical Engineering Degree or similar from an accredited College or University completed or in progress, OR equivalent experience.

COMPUTER SKILLS

• Must demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, (i.e. Outlook, Word and Excel)
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, and other, technical, or construction programs preferred.
• Familiarity with project management/document control software preferred.

REQUIRED ATTRIBUTES

The requirements listed below are representative of characteristics and demonstrated capabilities sought to perform this job successfully

• Must demonstrate integrity, honesty, professionalism and commitment to company values.
• Must be self-motivated and able to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Must have excellent organizational, communication, strategic, technical, analytical, problem solving, and multi-tasking skills.
• Must have high standards of quality with attention to detail.
• Must build positive working relationships with multiple levels of employees, management, suppliers, and customers.
• Ability to receive constructive criticism; teachable and trainable.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Must have the demonstrated ability to effectively communicate in English, cooperate, and collaborate with multiple levels of customer, employees, unions, government agencies, vendors and suppliers, and other contractor organizations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, see, talk, and hear. The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is regularly required to walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to twenty-five (25) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to commute to field locations. The employee must have the ability to navigate around job site locations.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee should expect to sit for long periods in front of a computer and also travel to field locations as needed.

While visiting field locations, the employee may be required to work outdoors, be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical and electrical parts; high, precarious places; dust, fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions, extended exposure to sunlight; cold and heat; risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

As a leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction, facilities services, and energy infrastructure, we offer employees a competitive salary and benefits package and we are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success.  Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled