Electrical Estimator

Responsibilities

• Review electrical drawings, specifications, single-line diagrams, and bid documents to understand project scope and requirements.
• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs for conduit, wire, cable tray, lighting, power, feeders, switchgear, transformers, grounding, ductbanks, and other electrical scopes.
• Prepare accurate cost estimates including labor, materials, equipment, subcontractor pricing, overhead, and profit.
• Solicit, review, and compare vendor and supplier quotes for electrical materials and equipment.
• Support bid proposal preparation, scope letters, change order pricing, and estimate revisions.
• Participate in pre-bid meetings, job walks, and site visits as needed.
• Cook up coordination with project managers, engineers, vendors, subcontractors, and field teams to validate scope, pricing, and constructability.
• Review project documents to identify risks, exclusions, clarifications, and value engineering opportunities.
• Track pricing, labor units, and historical cost data to improve estimate accuracy and competitiveness.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of electrical estimating experience preferred.
• Experience estimating commercial, industrial, utility, infrastructure, medium-voltage, high-voltage, or substation-related electrical projects is highly preferred.
• Strong ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, specifications, bid packages, and single-line diagrams.
• Experience performing quantity takeoffs and preparing labor/material estimates.
• Experience with estimating or takeoff tools such as Bluebeam, Accubid, Trimble, McCormick, ConEst, PlanSwift, AutoCAD, Excel, or similar platforms.
• Strong understanding of electrical systems including power distribution, switchgear, transformers, feeders, conduit, grounding, lighting, and equipment installations.
• Able to communicate effectively with internal teams, vendors, subcontractors, and clients.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, math skills, and ability to meet bid deadlines.
• A stable work history preferred.

Compensation

$100,000–$135,000 annually, depending on experience.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Life insurance.
• Paid vacation.
• Training and continuing education opportunities.