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Stanley Consultants

Engineering and energy infrastructure consulting services

Construction Cost Estimator Intern - Cost Estimating

Summer 2027Posted on 10/2/2026
No salary listed
Internship
Bachelor's
Muscatine, IA, USA
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About the job

Requirements
  • Currently enrolled in a bachelor's degree program in architecture, engineering, construction management, or a related field.
  • Working knowledge of general construction practices and processes.
Responsibilities
  • Prepare material take-offs and review take-offs prepared by others using planning documents or engineering drawings.
  • Prepare detailed breakdowns of estimate components and elements for systems and subsystems.
  • Prepare submittal packages including the basis of estimate, quantity backup, cost data, and estimate.
  • Accumulate, evaluate, and document historical cost data to develop future estimates.
  • Contact vendors and suppliers to obtain current material costs.
  • Prepare and/or review the final Engineer’s estimate.
  • Work with the estimating department to ensure projects progress effectively and efficiently.
  • Attend off-site and in-office meetings as required to coordinate efforts with external clients and internal estimating staff.

About the company

Stanley Consultants provides engineering and scientific consulting services to solve energy and infrastructure challenges. It conducts planning, design, analysis, and project delivery for utilities, transportation, and related sectors through teams of engineers, scientists, technologists, and client-service experts. The firm differentiates itself by being employee-owned and values-driven, with a long track record (110+ years, 50,000 engagements in 120 countries and all U.S. states/territories) and strong workplace recognition. Its goal is to improve lives by delivering practical infrastructure solutions that benefit clients and communities.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Muscatine, Iowa

Founded

1913

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What believers are saying

  • Sept. 30, 2026 Schneider and Wärtsilä partnership positions Stanley inside AI power demand.
  • April 2026 Army contracts and BHDG joint ventures broaden federal backlog and repeat work.
  • June 22, 2026 Chris Yunker hire deepens resiliency services, matching climate-driven infrastructure spending.

What critics are saying

  • Stanley still depends on project-based contracts; one delayed Army award can stall revenue.
  • Generator-to-Chip ties Stanley to data-center power buildouts; hyperscaler capex freezes hit quickly.
  • No public moat protects Stanley from Jacobs, Burns & McDonnell, and AECOM on resilience work.

What makes Stanley Consultants unique

  • Sept. 30, 2026 Generator-to-Chip bundles Stanley's engineering, permitting, and commissioning expertise for data centers.
  • Stanley's employee-owned, privately held structure supports long-term client relationships over quarterly public-market pressure.
  • Its 110-plus-year history and cross-sector practice span energy, water, transportation, and federal infrastructure.

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Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Parental Leave

Flexible Work Hours

Hybrid Work Options

Remote Work Options

401(k) Company Match

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Wellness Program

Mental Health Support

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Company News

GlobeNewswire
Sep 30th, 2026
Wärtsilä, Schneider Electric and Stanley Consultants launch coordinated approach for faster U.S. data center power delivery.

Wärtsilä, Schneider Electric and Stanley Consultants launch coordinated approach for faster U.S. data center power delivery. Coordinated "Generator-to-Chip" approach integrates onsite generation, electrical infrastructure and engineering to help data center customers streamline development and save time compared to traditional delivery models. "Integrated solutions help deliver functional, resilient and scalable facilities effectively and efficiently. Taking a collaborative delivery approach helps..." "For many data center projects, power has become the schedule. Developers need reliable solutions that can be planned, built and delivered at the pace that AI..." "AI growth is increasing the scale and speed required of data center power infrastructure," "An AI Energy Park starts with the load and coordinates generation, electrical infrastructure, automation and digital technologies as one system. This gives..." BROOMFIELD, Colo., Sept. 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - Technology group Wärtsilä, Schneider Electric and Stanley Consultants have developed an innovative "Generator-to-Chip" approach to help U.S. data center developers and operators bring scalable power capacity online faster. Designed around the AI load, the approach aligns onsite power generation, electrical infrastructure, automation, engineering and project execution from the outset. By connecting the power pathway from generation and electrical distribution to digital monitoring and the IT load, the approach reduces handoffs, improves coordination across critical interfaces and provides greater execution certainty. The combined solution can accelerate project schedules compared to traditional, sequential delivery models. Driven by accelerating investment in AI, demand for new data center capacity is growing rapidly across the United States. At the same time, lengthy grid interconnection timelines and delays in critical power infrastructure are slowing projects and increasing the need for coordinated solutions that can deliver dependable power where and when it is needed. Wärtsilä provides flexible, modular engine power plants that can deliver reliable onsite power generation, start rapidly and scale as data center demand grows. Schneider Electric contributes the integrated electrical architecture, automation and digital power management that coordinate power from generation to the AI load. Stanley Consultants provides technical and advisory services across the data center lifecycle, including engineering, permitting, design coordination, construction management, commissioning oversight and climate resilience expertise. "For many data center projects, power has become the schedule. Developers need reliable solutions that can be planned, built and delivered at the pace that AI growth demands. This innovative, integrated approach marks a significant step forward: by bringing our complementary capabilities together from the outset, we can simplify execution, reduce handoffs and shorten timelines. Most importantly, it gives customers a faster, clearer path from project planning to operational capacity," says Risto Paldanius, Vice President, Americas, Wärtsilä Energy. "AI growth is increasing the scale and speed required of data center power infrastructure," said Melton Chang, Executive Vice President, Power Systems at Schneider Electric. "An AI Energy Park starts with the load and coordinates generation, electrical infrastructure, automation and digital technologies as one system. This gives developers a scalable, grid-flexible path to bring high-density AI capacity online faster." "We are delighted to be part of a team that is focused on meeting our client's business outcomes and community needs," says Lance Sulzen, Vice President and Energy Market Leader at Stanley Consultants. "Integrated solutions help deliver functional, resilient and scalable facilities effectively and efficiently. Taking a collaborative delivery approach helps us better identify risks, streamline interfaces and improve delivery confidence from concept to commissioning." Wärtsilä, Schneider Electric and Stanley Consultants collectively bring expertise in power generation, electrical distribution, digital control and project execution that is relevant to modern data center development. Together, these capabilities demonstrate how data center operators can address requirements for speed, reliability, scalability and operational flexibility across grid-connected, islanded and hybrid configurations. Media contact for more information on this release: About Stanley Consultants Improving Lives Since 1913. Stanley Consultants is a values-based, purpose-driven engineering consulting firm with more than 110 years of helping clients and communities solve complex challenges. A known innovator and trusted partner, it works closely with clients and other industry leaders to plan, design, manage and optimize infrastructure and energy projects - providing solutions that help clients manage risk, prioritize investments, and deliver resilient infrastructure for today and tomorrow. For more information, visit www.stanleyconsultants.com. Media contact: About Wärtsilä Wärtsilä is a global leader in innovative technologies and lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy industries. We emphasise innovation in sustainable technology and services to help our customers continuously improve environmental and economic performance. Our dedicated and passionate team of 17,900 professionals in 199 locations in 78 countries shape the decarbonisation transformation of our industries across the globe. In 2025, Wärtsilä's net sales totalled EUR 6.2 billion. Wärtsilä is listed on Nasdaq Helsinki. www.wartsila.com Katri Pehkonen Communications Manager Wärtsilä Energy Mob: +358 50 591 6180 [email protected] All Wärtsilä releases are available at www.wartsila.com/media/news-releases and at news.cision.com/wartsila-corporation where also the images can be downloaded. Use of the image(s) is allowed only in connection with the contents of this press release. Wärtsilä images are available at www.wartsila.com/media/image-bank. About Schneider Electric Schneider Electric is a global energy technology leader, driving efficiency and sustainability by electrifying, automating, and digitalizing industries, businesses, and homes. Its technologies enable buildings, data centers, factories, infrastructure, and grids to operate as open, interconnected ecosystems, enhancing performance, resilience, and sustainability. The portfolio includes intelligent devices, software-defined architectures, AI-powered systems, digital services, and expert advisory. With 160,000 employees and 1 million partners in over 100 countries, Schneider Electric is consistently ranked among the world's most sustainable companies.

The Mirror Democrat and Savanna Times-Journal
Sep 30th, 2026
Wärtsilä, Schneider Electric and Stanley Consultants launch coordinated approach for faster U.S. data center power delivery.

Wärtsilä, Schneider Electric and Stanley Consultants launch coordinated approach for faster U.S. data center power delivery. * 3 hrs ago BROOMFIELD, Colo., Sept. 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - Technology group Wärtsilä, Schneider Electric and Stanley Consultants have developed an innovative "Generator-to-Chip" approach to help U.S. data center developers and operators bring scalable power capacity online faster. Designed around the AI load, the approach aligns onsite power generation, electrical infrastructure, automation, engineering and project execution from the outset. By connecting the power pathway from generation and electrical distribution to digital monitoring and the IT load, the approach reduces handoffs, improves coordination across critical interfaces and provides greater execution certainty. The combined solution can accelerate project schedules compared to traditional, sequential delivery models. Driven by accelerating investment in AI, demand for new data center capacity is growing rapidly across the United States. At the same time, lengthy grid interconnection timelines and delays in critical power infrastructure are slowing projects and increasing the need for coordinated solutions that can deliver dependable power where and when it is needed. Wärtsilä provides flexible, modular engine power plants that can deliver reliable onsite power generation, start rapidly and scale as data center demand grows. Schneider Electric contributes the integrated electrical architecture, automation and digital power management that coordinate power from generation to the AI load. Stanley Consultants provides technical and advisory services across the data center lifecycle, including engineering, permitting, design coordination, construction management, commissioning oversight and climate resilience expertise. "For many data center projects, power has become the schedule. Developers need reliable solutions that can be planned, built and delivered at the pace that AI growth demands. This innovative, integrated approach marks a significant step forward: by bringing our complementary capabilities together from the outset, we can simplify execution, reduce handoffs and shorten timelines. Most importantly, it gives customers a faster, clearer path from project planning to operational capacity," says Risto Paldanius, Vice President, Americas, Wärtsilä Energy. "AI growth is increasing the scale and speed required of data center power infrastructure," said Melton Chang, Executive Vice President, Power Systems at Schneider Electric. "An AI Energy Park starts with the load and coordinates generation, electrical infrastructure, automation and digital technologies as one system. This gives developers a scalable, grid-flexible path to bring high-density AI capacity online faster." "We are delighted to be part of a team that is focused on meeting our client's business outcomes and community needs," says Lance Sulzen, Vice President and Energy Market Leader at Stanley Consultants. "Integrated solutions help deliver functional, resilient and scalable facilities effectively and efficiently. Taking a collaborative delivery approach helps us better identify risks, streamline interfaces and improve delivery confidence from concept to commissioning." Wärtsilä, Schneider Electric and Stanley Consultants collectively bring expertise in power generation, electrical distribution, digital control and project execution that is relevant to modern data center development. Together, these capabilities demonstrate how data center operators can address requirements for speed, reliability, scalability and operational flexibility across grid-connected, islanded and hybrid configurations. Media contact for more information on this release: About Stanley Consultants Improving Lives Since 1913. Stanley Consultants is a values-based, purpose-driven engineering consulting firm with more than 110 years of helping clients and communities solve complex challenges. A known innovator and trusted partner, it works closely with clients and other industry leaders to plan, design, manage and optimize infrastructure and energy projects - providing solutions that help clients manage risk, prioritize investments, and deliver resilient infrastructure for today and tomorrow. For more information, visit www.stanleyconsultants.com. Media contact: Heather Yount Media Relations | Stanley Consultants About Wärtsilä Wärtsilä is a global leader in innovative technologies and lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy industries. Mycarrollcountynews emphasise innovation in sustainable technology and services to help its customers continuously improve environmental and economic performance. Its dedicated and passionate team of 17,900 professionals in 199 locations in 78 countries shape the decarbonisation transformation of its industries across the globe. In 2025, Wärtsilä's net sales totalled EUR 6.2 billion. Wärtsilä is listed on Nasdaq Helsinki. Katri Pehkonen Communications Manager Wärtsilä Energy Mob: +358 50 591 6180 All Wärtsilä releases are available at www.wartsila.com/media/news-releases and at news.cision.com/wartsila-corporation where also the images can be downloaded. Use of the image(s) is allowed only in connection with the contents of this press release. Wärtsilä images are available at www.wartsila.com/media/image-bank. About Schneider Electric Schneider Electric is a global energy technology leader, driving efficiency and sustainability by electrifying, automating, and digitalizing industries, businesses, and homes. Its technologies enable buildings, data centers, factories, infrastructure, and grids to operate as open, interconnected ecosystems, enhancing performance, resilience, and sustainability. The portfolio includes intelligent devices, software-defined architectures, AI-powered systems, digital services, and expert advisory. With 160,000 employees and 1 million partners in over 100 countries, Schneider Electric is consistently ranked among the world's most sustainable companies.

Daily Bangla Newspapers
Sep 30th, 2026
Wärtsilä, Schneider Electric and Stanley Consultants launch coordinated approach for faster U.S. data center power delivery.

Wärtsilä, Schneider Electric and Stanley Consultants launch coordinated approach for faster U.S. data center power delivery. * September 30, 2026 * 7:06 pm BROOMFIELD, Colo., Sept. 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - Technology group Wärtsilä, Schneider Electric and Stanley Consultants have developed an innovative "Generator-to-Chip" approach to help U.S. data center developers and operators bring scalable power capacity online faster. Designed around the AI load, the approach aligns onsite power generation, electrical infrastructure, automation, engineering and project execution from the outset. By connecting the power pathway from generation and electrical distribution to digital monitoring and the IT load, the approach reduces handoffs, improves coordination across critical interfaces and provides greater execution certainty. The combined solution can accelerate project schedules compared to traditional, sequential delivery models. Driven by accelerating investment in AI, demand for new data center capacity is growing rapidly across the United States. At the same time, lengthy grid interconnection timelines and delays in critical power infrastructure are slowing projects and increasing the need for coordinated solutions that can deliver dependable power where and when it is needed. Wärtsilä provides flexible, modular engine power plants that can deliver reliable onsite power generation, start rapidly and scale as data center demand grows. Schneider Electric contributes the integrated electrical architecture, automation and digital power management that coordinate power from generation to the AI load. Stanley Consultants provides technical and advisory services across the data center lifecycle, including engineering, permitting, design coordination, construction management, commissioning oversight and climate resilience expertise. "For many data center projects, power has become the schedule. Developers need reliable solutions that can be planned, built and delivered at the pace that AI growth demands. This innovative, integrated approach marks a significant step forward: by bringing our complementary capabilities together from the outset, we can simplify execution, reduce handoffs and shorten timelines. Most importantly, it gives customers a faster, clearer path from project planning to operational capacity," says Risto Paldanius, Vice President, Americas, Wärtsilä Energy. "AI growth is increasing the scale and speed required of data center power infrastructure," said Melton Chang, Executive Vice President, Power Systems at Schneider Electric. "An AI Energy Park starts with the load and coordinates generation, electrical infrastructure, automation and digital technologies as one system. This gives developers a scalable, grid-flexible path to bring high-density AI capacity online faster." "We are delighted to be part of a team that is focused on meeting our client's business outcomes and community needs," says Lance Sulzen, Vice President and Energy Market Leader at Stanley Consultants. "Integrated solutions help deliver functional, resilient and scalable facilities effectively and efficiently. Taking a collaborative delivery approach helps us better identify risks, streamline interfaces and improve delivery confidence from concept to commissioning." Wärtsilä, Schneider Electric and Stanley Consultants collectively bring expertise in power generation, electrical distribution, digital control and project execution that is relevant to modern data center development. Together, these capabilities demonstrate how data center operators can address requirements for speed, reliability, scalability and operational flexibility across grid-connected, islanded and hybrid configurations. Media contact for more information on this release: About Stanley Consultants Improving Lives Since 1913. Stanley Consultants is a values-based, purpose-driven engineering consulting firm with more than 110 years of helping clients and communities solve complex challenges. A known innovator and trusted partner, it works closely with clients and other industry leaders to plan, design, manage and optimize infrastructure and energy projects - providing solutions that help clients manage risk, prioritize investments, and deliver resilient infrastructure for today and tomorrow. For more information, visit www.stanleyconsultants.com. Media contact: About Wärtsilä Wärtsilä is a global leader in innovative technologies and lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy industries. Daily Bangla Newspapers emphasise innovation in sustainable technology and services to help its customers continuously improve environmental and economic performance. Its dedicated and passionate team of 17,900 professionals in 199 locations in 78 countries shape the decarbonisation transformation of its industries across the globe. In 2025, Wärtsilä's net sales totalled EUR 6.2 billion. Wärtsilä is listed on Nasdaq Helsinki. www.wartsila.com Katri Pehkonen Communications Manager Wärtsilä Energy Mob: +358 50 591 6180 [email protected] All Wärtsilä releases are available at www.wartsila.com/media/news-releases and at news.cision.com/wartsila-corporation where also the images can be downloaded. Use of the image(s) is allowed only in connection with the contents of this press release. Wärtsilä images are available at www.wartsila.com/media/image-bank. About Schneider Electric Schneider Electric is a global energy technology leader, driving efficiency and sustainability by electrifying, automating, and digitalizing industries, businesses, and homes. Its technologies enable buildings, data centers, factories, infrastructure, and grids to operate as open, interconnected ecosystems, enhancing performance, resilience, and sustainability. The portfolio includes intelligent devices, software-defined architectures, AI-powered systems, digital services, and expert advisory. With 160,000 employees and 1 million partners in over 100 countries, Schneider Electric is consistently ranked among the world's most sustainable companies.

Associated Press
Jun 22nd, 2026
Stanley Consultants appoints Chris Yunker as director of analytics and resiliency

Stanley Consultants, a global engineering firm, has appointed Chris Yunker as Director of Analytics and Resiliency to lead its Resilient Analytics division. The division provides resilience strategies for state transportation departments, municipalities, metropolitan planning organisations and private sector partners. Yunker will drive growth, advance practice capabilities and shape strategic direction for Stanley's resiliency offerings. He brings experience in resiliency strategy development, programme management and client engagement across state agencies and public energy utilities. He holds an MBA from the University of Southern California and a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of California, San Diego. Yunker is a registered professional engineer and Certified Energy Manager. Founded in 1913, Stanley Consultants is an employee-owned firm serving power, water, transport, industrial facilities and data centre markets.

WPGX Fox 28
Jun 22nd, 2026
Stanley Consultants appoints Chris Yunker as Director of Analytics and Resiliency.

Stanley Consultants appoints Chris Yunker as Director of Analytics and Resiliency. * 1 hr ago BROOMFIELD, Colo., June 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - Stanley Consultants, a global engineering firm, today announced the appointment of Chris Yunker as Director of Analytics and Resiliency, where he will lead the firm's Resilient Analytics division. Resilient Analytics serves a broad spectrum of clients, including state departments of transportation, municipalities, metropolitan planning organizations and private sector partners - with customized, practical and adaptable resilience strategies that improve infrastructure performance, reliability and longevity in a climate-challenged world. South Yorkshire Police provide update after shooting in Sheffield In his role, Yunker will drive growth, advance practice capabilities and shape the strategic direction of Stanley's resiliency offerings for clients, working in close coordination with operations and business development teams to deliver data-driven, forward-thinking solutions that improve communities and infrastructure. "Chris brings exactly the combination of strategic vision and operational expertise that our Resilient Analytics division requires," said Jennifer Wozniak, Vice President, Chief Communications Officer and Chief of Staff. "His leadership will strengthen our resiliency offerings and maintain alignment with the evolving needs of clients and communities across the globe." Yunker brings a proven track record in resiliency strategy development and execution, program management and client engagement, with leadership experience spanning state agencies and public energy utilities. He holds an MBA from the University of Southern California and a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of California, San Diego. Yunker is a registered professional engineer in Mechanical Engineering and a Certified Energy Manager through the Association of Energy Engineers. ABOUT STANLEY CONSULTANTS Improving Lives Since 1913. Stanley Consultants is a values-based, purpose-driven, employee-owned global engineering firm with more than 110 years of experience helping clients solve complex infrastructure and energy challenges. Stanley partners with clients across power generation and delivery, water, transportation, industrial facilities, data centers and federal markets to plan, design, manage and optimize capital projects - integrating advanced climate modeling and analytics to help clients understand risk, prioritize investments and deliver resilient infrastructure that performs today and into the future. For more information, visit www.stanleyconsultants.com. COMPANY CONTACT Stanley Consultants Media gallery