Electrical Estimator
Description
Key Responsibilities
- Review RFPs, RFQs, drawings, specifications, and bid documents
- Develop detailed cost estimates for:
- Electrical acceptance and maintenance testing
- Commissioning services
- Protection & control projects
- Engineering and field service labor
- Quantify labor hours, materials, equipment, subcontractor costs, and travel expenses
- Coordinate with operations and technical teams to validate scope and execution approach
- Identify risks, assumptions, and exclusions within estimates
- Prepare professional proposals and bid packages
- Participate in client pre-bid meetings and scope clarification discussions
- Maintain estimating databases and historical cost records
- Support project handoff to operations once awarded
Required:
- 5+ years of estimating experience in electrical services, power systems, industrial construction, or related field
- Strong understanding of medium- and high-voltage electrical systems
- Ability to interpret single-line diagrams, specifications, and technical documents
- Proficiency in Excel and estimating software
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Preferred:
- Experience estimating for utilities, industrial facilities, renewables, or data centers
- Field experience in electrical testing or commissioning
- Knowledge of NETA standards or protection & control systems
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field (or equivalent experience)