Lead Estimator

The Electrical Estimator will work on electrical construction projects bid and proposals through construction phase to completion, ensuring the work complies with all standards, specifications and budgets.

• Develop budgets and cost codes for projects; assist in the preparation of technical proposals, to include assisting in the design and writing the scope of work, management plans, work sequence, safety, quality control and commissioning.
• Gather data and assist in preparing bid proposal estimates and design/build proposals.
• Develop and present clear and detailed project scopes to the customer and meeting with potential customers to present proposals.
• Understand plans and specifications to identify the types and grades of materials and equipment needed and to ensure compliance with project requirements.
• Gather data and assist in preparing bid proposal estimates and design/build proposals.
• Perform take-offs from drawings; price change orders.
• Understand and apply cost fundamentals; maintaining current, accurate information on prices from suppliers and contractors.
• Identify value added solutions and cost saving methods.
• Identify change orders and ensuring effective resolution.
• Price, change orders.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent discipline required.
• 7+ years of experience required in electrical engineering, commissioning, or electrical safety programs preferred.
• Experience in data center, industrial, or large-scale construction environments is highly desirable

Technical Competencies

• Strong knowledge of NFPA 70E, OSHA 1910.147, NFPA 70 (NEC), and other relevant electrical codes.
• Familiarity with LOTO program development, energization planning, and electrical one-line diagram interpretation.
• Proficient in reading and marking up electrical drawings, including power distribution and control schematics.
• Basic understanding of commissioning processes, testing equipment, and electrical distribution systems up to 15kV.

Soft Skills

• Strong attention to detail, organization, and documentation practices.
• Effective communicator across multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to work in dynamic environments under supervision while maintaining independence and accountability.

Certifications (Preferred but Not Required):

• OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety
• NFPA 70E Qualified Electrical Worker
• EIT (Engineer in Training) or FE (Fundamentals of Engineering) certification
• LOTO Procedure Author Training or similar safety credentials

• A competitive salary
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Military Reserve pay offset
• Paid maternity leave

Abilities:

• Exposure to computer screens for an extended period of time.
• Sitting for extended periods of time.
• Reach by extending hands or arms in any direction.
• Have finger dexterity in order to manipulate objects with fingers rather than whole hands or arms, for example, using a keyboard.
• Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
• Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
• Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
• Identify and understand the speech of another person.