Electrical Estimator

Our client is a 60+ year-old equipment building manufacturer and integrator specializing in mission-critical solutions for industries such as data centers, utility substations, and public safety communications. Operating as an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), the company emphasizes safety, product quality, on-time delivery, and strong client partnerships, ensuring every project meets the highest standards. With a global footprint across all seven continents and 82 countries, our client combines innovation, reliability, and collaborative service to deliver customized, world-class solutions for its clients.

Salary:
$60,000 - $100,000 per year, based on experience

Job Summary:
The Electrical Estimator will prepare bids and written proposals based on specifications provided by customers or Business Development Managers. This role requires strong multi-tasking skills, attention to detail, and familiarity with industrial and data-center electrical systems, including three-phase power, UPS/battery systems, busway distribution, and high-density layouts.

Job Responsibilities:

• Assist in the bids and proposals process to estimate costs and prepare detailed written proposals and compliance matrices.
• Review project specifications and drawings, build clarifications and exceptions, and call out discrepancies.
• Determine material quantities and labor required for total job cost using internal data and supplier/subcontractor quotes.
• Maintain accurate material costs with Purchasing and labor costs with Human Resources.
• Support Business Development Managers by following up on previous quotations.
• Read and interpret one-line wiring diagrams to determine equipment needs.
• Demonstrate familiarity with data-center redundancy strategies (N/N+1/2N), UPS/battery systems, industrial electrical equipment (MCCs, switch gear, transformers, VFDs), and safety considerations.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by the Bids and Proposals Manager and Lead Estimator.

Qualifications:

• One-year certificate or associate degree (or equivalent experience).
• 2+ years of estimating experience.
• Intermediate knowledge of construction and electrical systems.
• Excellent written and organizational skills.
• Ability to multi-task and maintain professionalism with confidential information.
• Familiarity with industrial, utility, or data-center electrical systems preferred.