Electrical Engineering Quotation Specialist

About Interstate Electrical Supply

IES is a multi-branch electrical supply distributor serving commercial, industrial, and contractor customers throughout Georgia and Alabama. We work alongside engineers, contractors, and project managers to supply materials for schools, medical facilities, manufacturing plants, and commercial projects. 

IES plays a critical role between project design and project execution - ensuring materials are properly specified, priced, and delivered to keep projects moving. 

Program Overview

The IES Engineering Industry Internship Program is designed for engineering students who want to understand how real-world projects move from drawings and specifications to pricing, procurement, and field execution. 

This program provides hands-on exposure to:

• Technical product selection
• Job quoting and pricing strategy
• ERP-based project estimation
• Contractor workflows and bid processes
• Margin analysis and business decision-making
• Coordination between sales, operations, and finance

Interns work directly with experienced quotation specialists and sales professionals while gaining insight into career paths within technical sales, project management, and distribution leadership. 

What Makes This Internship Different

This program provides experience with:

• How projects are funded and bid
• How specifications translate into real purchasing decisions
• How pricing strategy impacts project awards
• How contractors manage timelines and budgets
• The operational side of engineering-driven industries

Ideal Candidates

We are seeking engineering students (Electrical, Industrial, Mechanical, or related disciplines) who:

• Are curious about how projects are executed in the field
• Want to expand their understanding of business and technical operations
• Have strong analytical and problem-solving skills

This position is perfect for someone that exhibits initiative, professionalism, and a desire to learn.

Professional Development Opportunities

• Mentorship from senior quotation specialists and branch leadership
• Exposure to commercial and industrial project workflows
• Training in ERP systems and pricing tools
• Insight into contractor relationship management
• Potential pathway to full time employment upon graduation

Internship Details

• Location: Auburn
• Compensation: $18-20/Hourly
• Hours: 15-40 per week depending on academic schedule
• Pathway: Opportunity for repeat internships and long-term employment