Estimator Intern - Engineered Products Division

The EPD Estimator Intern will be primarily responsible for assisting Estimators with analyzing blueprints, specifications, proposals, and other documentation to prepare cost for products related to equipment and material for HVAC systems.

$21.00 PER HOUR; M-F 8 A.M. - 5 P.M. - STARTING SUMMER OF 2026

Timing & Commitment

This is a Summer 2026 internship running from mid-May through August (approximately 10–12 weeks). The expected start date is flexible between May 15 and June 1, depending on academic schedules. Some flexibility in start and end dates may be accommodated.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Assists Estimators in preparing estimates for equipment and materials related to ongoing projects in the HVAC industry.
• Become familiar with the HVAC systems and how they maintain energy efficiency and comfort in various applications.
• Reviews data to determine material requirements and prepares itemized lists. Computes cost factors and prepare estimates used for management purposes such as planning and organizing; preparing bids; selecting vendors or subcontractors.
• Consults with clients, vendors, or other individuals to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues.
• Interfaces with other individuals in the organization to obtain support and commitment to the cost estimates.
• Becomes familiar with a centralized cost estimating database and a formal process to support cost estimating to ensure historical data is utilized.
• Assists in analyzing completed projects to compare estimated costs to actual costs and determine the reason for any discrepancies.
• Other duties may be assigned.
  
  

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an 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.

Education And/Or Experience

• Ability to read and understand specifications and blueprints.
• Must be currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program at a four-year college or university.
• Course of study in Engineering preferred.
• Strong math aptitude and analytical skills.
• Strong working knowledge of PC environment and MS Office programs including Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Must be customer oriented and motivated with excellent oral and written communication skills. Strong organizational skills and an ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks under time constraints and strict deadlines.
• Ability to pass a background check and drug test.
  
  

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees. Ability to effectively communicate with customers and staff to make an accurate assessment of customer needs. Ability to develop customer presentations.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to verify and calculate figures such as cost/sale and/or margins. Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations required to accurately complete assigned tasks.

COMPUTER SKILLS: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have intermediate level knowledge of Word Processing software and Spreadsheet software.

REASONING ABILITY: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, or schedule form. Ability to use sound judgment and problem-solving skills to analyze customer problems and to recommend the proper course of action. Ability to organize and prioritize job projects and requirements.

ATTENDANCE DEMANDS: The attendance 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. Attendance is required Monday through Friday 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. or within normal business hours as established by the supervisor. The employee may be required to travel to different locations. Employee may be required to work overtime.

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; use hands, handle, or feel; and required to speak, read, and hear English. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus. Employee is required to travel to customer 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 noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• This position may occasionally be exposed to extreme weather conditions in a warehouse environment at company branches, vendor locations, or customer sites.
• This is a fast-paced environment.
  
  

DISCLAIMER: The preceding job description is designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Hercules Industries is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as a qualified individual with disability, or other legally protected status.