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Hoffman Construction Company · 4 months ago

Intern Electrical Estimator Summer 2026 - Oregon

5500 Meadows Road, Suite 500, Lake Oswego, OR, 97035, US

Internship

Onsite

Intern

Start in 2026 Summer

Hoffman Construction Company is seeking an Intern Electrical Estimator for Summer 2026. The role involves assisting the Estimating Department with project reviews, quantity take-offs, and collaboration with Project Superintendents and Managers to ensure accurate project budgets.

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Responsibilities

Download documents and 3D Building Information Models (BIM)

Read and interpret design, construction drawings, specifications, and technical manuals

Write and publish meeting minutes, schedule graphs, and activity checklists

Generate, receive, and distribute requests for information (RFI)

Receive and distribute change documents issued by other team members

Compare and quantify changes issued in document addendums

Tally construction elements and summarize quantities in Excel and other estimating software

Create scope letters to be shared with vendors, subcontractors and included as project budget support documentation

Qualification

Microsoft Office 365Construction softwareElectrical theoryNational Electrical CodeInterpersonal relationshipsAlgebra IGeometryTime-management skillsWritten communicationOral communication

Required

Experience in Windows and Microsoft Office 365 (Excel, Word, Outlook, Power Point and Teams), and have a general understanding of working within a computer network

Experience with construction software such Bluebeam and Navisworks

Basic experience in design and construction document reading, design specifications, electrical single lines, and electrical theory

Excellent time-management skills

Excellent written and oral communication skills with an ability to develop strong interpersonal relationships

Basic familiarity with National electrical Code and CSI specification system for construction

High School diploma or GED required

Proficient in Algebra I and Geometry

Ability to communicate conversationally and professionally in English; verbally, written and in reading comprehension

Preferred

Pursuing a bachelor's degree or Technology certificate in Electrical Engineering, Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, Business, Accounting, Computer Engineering, Electrical and Computer and Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, or equivalent degree and/or equivalent field work experience preferred