Estimating Intern, SDI Services

SOLV Energy is a leading provider of infrastructure services to the power industry, designing, building and maintaining utility scale solar, battery storage and high voltage substation projects nationwide.

Job Description Summary:
As a recognized leader in solar predrill and pile foundation installation for more than 25 years, SDI Services is now part of SOLV Energy-expanding our collective capability to deliver high-quality infrastructure services to the power industry.

By joining SOLV Energy's comprehensive capabilities, SDI adds specialized expertise, expanded field capacity, and a robust fleet of drilling equipment to support exceptional project execution.

Together, we're improving performance across the full lifecycle through integrated solutions, reliable delivery, and proven experience serving utility-scale solar projects.

This position sits within SDI Services, a SOLV Energy affiliate company, and is posted on SOLV Energy's careers site to connect great talent with meaningful opportunities.

While you will apply through SOLV Energy, all day-to-day work, responsibilities, and decision-making for this role will reside within SDI.

The Estimating Intern will be responsible for assisting in the calculation of material quantity requirements, gathering, and preparation of routine estimating data and compiling data for use in bid proposal estimates.

Summer 2026 Internship.

This role is based full-time in our office in Sacramento, CA.

Specific location details and expectations will be discussed during the interview process.

Job Description:



*This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned

Position Responsibilities and Duties:



* Assist in takeoff of scope of work and enter into estimating system, review reports for accuracy and completeness.


* Request quotes from suppliers for materials and equipment.


* Assist in quantifying all incidentals necessary in preparing the bid packages including subcontract work, equipment rentals, tools and suppliers.


* Assist in preparation of conceptual estimates.


* Assist in the comparison of conceptual estimates with actual cost data.


* Assist in developing project update and bid package estimate documents comparison.


* Attend site visits as needed to learn more about the systems being estimated.

Minimum Skills or Experience Requirements:



* 3 years in Project Field Administration; completion of Construction Management Certificate, or in process.


* Ability to interpret computerized cost data and systems.


* Ability to read and understand specifications and drawings.


* General knowledge of construction costs and principles.


* Ability to perform mathematical calculations.


* Estimating experience desirable.


* Drafting and computer skills.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.

without requiring employer sponsorship now or in th...