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DEPCOM Power, a Koch Engineered Solutions company, is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Estimator Intern for Summer 2027. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience supporting cost estimating efforts for utility-scale solar and battery energy storage (BESS) projects. You will work alongside experienced estimators and cross-functional teams to support project planning and bid development. This role is located in Scottsdale, AZ.
Our Team
DEPCOM Power, a Koch Engineered Solutions company, is a leading energy solutions partner for the utility solar and broader energy industries providing Project Development Support, Engineering, Procurement & Construction, Energy Storage, Repowering and Operations and Maintenance services. DEPCOM Power leverages a highly experienced team of conventional and renewable EPC power industry veterans. Our uniquely bankable energy services are designed to deliver the lowest cost of energy and highest rate of return.
What You Will Do
- Assist in developing and reviewing project cost estimates for solar and battery storage projects
- Support the creation and maintenance of estimating tools, templates, and cost databases
- Collaborate with engineering, procurement, business development, and project teams to gather project inputs
- Help analyze project scope, quantities, and assumptions to support accurate estimates
- Support identification of project risks and contribute to mitigation discussions
- Participate in pre-bid meetings, team discussions, and project reviews
- Assist in preparing documentation and reports to support estimating activities
- Gain exposure to construction means and methods, productivity assumptions, and resource planning
- Opportunity to participate in site visits to better understand project execution and cost drivers
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
- Currently enrolled in a degree or alternative program in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related technical field
- Eligible for full time employment on or before Summer 2028
- Legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without requiring a visa transfer or visa sponsorship
At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.
Hiring Philosophy
All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here .
Who We Are
As a Koch Engineered Solutions company, DEPCOM Power is a leading energy solutions partner for the utility solar and broader energy industries, providing project development support, engineering, procurement and construction, energy storage, repowering and operations and maintenance services. Our highly skilled team of conventional and renewable power industry experts work to deliver the lowest cost of energy and the highest rate of return.
At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.
Our Benefits
Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.
Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.
Equal Opportunities
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here , aquà , or tu ).
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DEPCOM Power, a Koch Engineered Solutions company, is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Estimator Intern for Summer 2027. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience supporting cost estimating efforts for utility-scale solar and battery energy storage (BESS) projects. You will work alongside experienced estimators and cross-functional teams to support project planning and bid development. This role is located in Scottsdale, AZ.
Our Team
DEPCOM Power, a Koch Engineered Solutions company, is a leading energy solutions partner for the utility solar and broader energy industries providing Project Development Support, Engineering, Procurement & Construction, Energy Storage, Repowering and Operations and Maintenance services. DEPCOM Power leverages a highly experienced team of conventional and renewable EPC power industry veterans. Our uniquely bankable energy services are designed to deliver the lowest cost of energy and highest rate of return.
What You Will Do
- Assist in developing and reviewing project cost estimates for solar and battery storage projects
- Support the creation and maintenance of estimating tools, templates, and cost databases
- Collaborate with engineering, procurement, business development, and project teams to gather project inputs
- Help analyze project scope, quantities, and assumptions to support accurate estimates
- Support identification of project risks and contribute to mitigation discussions
- Participate in pre-bid meetings, team discussions, and project reviews
- Assist in preparing documentation and reports to support estimating activities
- Gain exposure to construction means and methods, productivity assumptions, and resource planning
- Opportunity to participate in site visits to better understand project execution and cost drivers
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
- Currently enrolled in a degree or alternative program in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related technical field
- Eligible for full time employment on or before Summer 2028
- Legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without requiring a visa transfer or visa sponsorship
At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.
Hiring Philosophy
All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here .
Who We Are
As a Koch Engineered Solutions company, DEPCOM Power is a leading energy solutions partner for the utility solar and broader energy industries, providing project development support, engineering, procurement and construction, energy storage, repowering and operations and maintenance services. Our highly skilled team of conventional and renewable power industry experts work to deliver the lowest cost of energy and the highest rate of return.
At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.
Our Benefits
Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.
Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.
Equal Opportunities
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here , aquà , or tu ).
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Estimator Internship Market
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Tips for Your Estimator Internship Search
Apply earlier than you think necessary
Large construction, engineering, and manufacturing employers recruit summer estimator interns the preceding fall, often closing cohorts before spring semester starts. Smaller firms and co-op programs post closer to their start dates. Check listings throughout the year rather than waiting for a single hiring season.
Build a project portfolio before you apply
Estimator intern recruiters have little work history to evaluate, so your projects carry the most weight. Document two or three complete quantity takeoffs or bid estimates, note the software used (PlanSwift, Bluebeam, RS Means, or Excel models) and make the work accessible, whether linked online or included as a PDF attachment.
Work your campus network alongside direct applications
Campus career fairs surface structured estimator internship programs tied specifically to your university, and professors with industry connections often know which employers recruit from your school before roles post publicly. Pair that with direct applications to smaller firms running their own cohorts, combining both channels reaches employers you'd otherwise miss.
Practice your estimating screen out loud
Estimator intern interviews typically include a takeoff exercise, a quantity calculation, or a scenario asking you to walk through how you'd approach a bid. Practice working through these problems while narrating your reasoning, interviewers weigh your thought process and unit-cost logic as heavily as the final number you land on.
Estimator Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an estimator internship?
Lead with coursework and projects rather than work history, hiring teams expect limited experience at the intern level. For estimator candidates, a documented cost or bid estimate (even from a class project) gives recruiters something concrete to assess. Submit applications directly through company career pages and show up to campus career fairs, where recruiters often make faster decisions for students they meet in person.
Can an estimator internship turn into a full-time job?
Many employers extend return offers to strong interns, but conversion is never guaranteed. What drives it for estimator interns is consistent performance on real project work, available headcount on the team, and acting early on return-offer conversations before the internship ends. Treat the offer as a possible outcome worth positioning for, not a certainty to count on.
When should I apply for estimator internships?
Earlier than most expect. Large employers recruit summer estimator interns the preceding fall, so applications open months before the start date. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to when the role actually begins, which means openings appear year-round. Checking listings regularly rather than waiting for a single season gives you the widest window.
Are estimator internships paid?
Most professional estimator internships in the U.S. are paid. Compensation varies by company size, industry, and location. Where an employer discloses pay, the listing will show it, so the postings themselves are the most reliable place to compare what different roles are offering.
What should an estimator internship resume include?
Lead with projects, not work history. Include two or three complete, documented estimating projects, name the software you used (such as PlanSwift, Bluebeam, or Excel-based takeoff models) and link or reference where the work can be seen. Add relevant coursework in construction management, engineering, or cost analysis. Keep the whole document to one page.
Can international students get estimator internships?
Yes. F-1 students can intern through CPT while enrolled or through OPT work authorization after finishing a degree, and the employer does not have to file anything for either, so many companies are open to international interns. Confirm your eligibility and timing with your university's international student office before accepting an offer.
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