Electrical Estimator

Roanoke, VA
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, switchgear, 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.
Posted 2026-03-26

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