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RWE · 2 days ago

Intern, Project Controls and Estimating

Chicago, IL

Internship

Hybrid

Intern

$25/hr - $40/hr

RWE Clean Energy, LLC is the third largest renewable energy company in the United States, dedicated to meeting the nation’s growing energy needs. The Intern, Project Controls and Estimating will support the Project Controls and Estimating teams by assisting with data collection, analysis, and reporting activities, while gaining exposure to cost estimating and project performance tracking processes.

EnergyEnergy StorageEnvironmental EngineeringIndustrialRenewable Energy

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Responsibilities

Assist in gathering benchmark data, historical pricing, and project performance metrics to support cost estimates and financial reporting

Help update and maintain pricing databases, dashboards, and trackers for project controls and estimating functions

Support the preparation of basic cost estimates and bid analysis under the guidance of senior team members

Assist in reviewing contractor bids and identifying scope gaps with supervision

Participate in project hand-off meetings and help document key decisions and action items

Help validate and organize project data in systems such as SAP, SharePoint, and Excel

Support the processing of purchase orders and change orders, ensuring accuracy and compliance

Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Preconstruction, Execution, Finance) to gather information for reports and estimates

Assist in preparing simple reports and presentations for internal stakeholders

Learn and apply best practices in project controls and estimating through hands-on tasks and mentorship

Qualification

Data analysisCost estimatingMicrosoft OfficeProject performance trackingCollaboration skillsDetail-orientedEffective communicationOrganizational skillsMotivated self-starter

Required

Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field

No prior experience required; coursework or projects related to construction, finance, or data analysis preferred

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Ability to learn new tools and systems quickly

Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills

Effective communication and collaboration skills

Motivated self-starter with a desire to learn about renewable energy and project delivery

Office-based role with potential for hybrid work and occasional visits to other company offices or project sites

Must be able to sit, walk, or stand for long durations of time

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. RWE Clean Energy is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time