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 the future.
SOLV Energy Is an Equal Opportunity Employer
At SOLV Energy we celebrate the power of our differences. We are committed to building diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplaces that improve our communities. SOLV Energy prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind against an employee or applicant based on race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, or ethnicity, mental or physical disability, veteran status, parental status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Compensation Range:
$20.00 - $22.00
Pay Rate Type:
Hourly
SOLV Energy does not accept unsolicited candidate introductions, referrals or resumes from third-party recruiters or staffing agencies. We require all third-party recruiters to communicate exclusively with our internal talent acquisition team. SOLV Energy will not pay a placement fee to any third-party recruiter or agency that has not coordinated their recruiting activity with the appropriate member of our internal talent acquisition team.
In addition, candidate introductions or resumes can only be submitted to our internal talent acquisition recruiting team if a signed vendor agreement is already on file and the third-party recruiter or agency has received formal instructions from our internal talent acquisition team to submit candidates for a particular job posting.
Any unsolicited candidate introductions, referrals or resumes sent by third-party recruiters to SOLV Energy or directly to any of our employees, or received through our website or career portal, will be considered property of SOLV Energy and will not be eligible for a placement fee. In the event a third-party recruiter submits a resume or refers a candidate without a previously signed vendor agreement, SOLV Energy explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire the candidate(s) without financial liability to such third-party recruiter.
Job Number: J13192
If you’re interested in a meaningful career with a brighter future, join the SOLV Energy Team.
Skills Required
- 3 years in Project Field Administration or 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
SOLV Energy Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about SOLV Energy and has not been reviewed or approved by SOLV Energy.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered competitive across many roles and locations, supported by posted salary bands and market-aligned ranges in key disciplines. Role-specific postings and market snapshots indicate alignment with mid-to-upper market positioning.
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Healthcare Strength — Core medical, dental, and vision coverage is described as comprehensive, alongside life and disability insurance. Additional well-being resources and counseling are highlighted as part of the health offering.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with employer match is prominently offered and characterized as generous. Available signals point to meaningful retirement support even if detailed formulas are not posted.
SOLV Energy Insights
What We Do
SOLV Energy is a renewable energy solutions provider for utility solar, energy storage, and high voltage projects in North America. Our passionate teams work seamlessly to drive innovation and deliver performance from build to operations, with safety at the forefront of everything we do. We are here for the long haul, developing lasting relationships with our customers, investing in our communities, and offering opportunities for our employees to build meaningful careers in better energy.
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