Electrical Engineer

b-g; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Indigenous Business Growth (IBG) is recruiting an experienced Electrical Estimator for a leading Australian civil infrastructure contractor delivering across renewables, water, wastewater and energy sectors. Based in Sydney, the role involves preparing detailed first-principles electrical estimates for multidisciplinary infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities include tender reviews, material take-offs, subcontractor and supplier pricing, risk assessments, value engineering and developing

Qualifications

• Electrical estimating for multidisciplinary infrastructure projects.
• Experience with civil, structural and electrical interfaces.
• Capable of tender reviews and value engineering.
• Strong commercial judgement and procurement skills.
• Experience in water, wastewater, renewables or energy sectors.
• Interpretation of drawings and technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed first-principles electrical estimates for multidisciplinary infrastructure projects.
• Conduct tender reviews, material take-offs and pricing with subcontractors and suppliers.
• Assess risks and contribute to competitive bids through value engineering.
• Collaborate with design teams to align electrical scopes with civil/structural works.

Skills

Electrical estimating

First-principles estimating

Civil-structural-electrical interfaces

Tendering & risk assessment

Subcontractor procurement

Advanced Excel

Estimator software (Expert Estimation,

Tools

Excel

Expert Estimation

CATS

Job description

We are recruiting an experienced Electrical Estimator to support a leading Australian civil infrastructure contractor delivering projects across the renewables, water, wastewater and energy sectors.

Indigenous Business Growth (IBG) is a majority Indigenous owned recruitment business registered with Supply Nation, specialising in civil engineering, infrastructure, construction and major project recruitment. We partner closely with contractors, engineering consultancies and delivery organisations to place high quality technical professionals. Our approach is relationship led and commercially grounded, built on practical industry experience and a clear understanding of how complex projects are delivered.

Based in Sydney, the role involves preparing detailed first-principles electrical estimates for multidisciplinary infrastructure projects incorporating civil, structural and electrical construction. Responsibilities include tender reviews, material take-offs, subcontractor and supplier pricing, risk assessments, value engineering and developing competitive bids.

Key Requirements:

• Electrical estimating experience with a Tier 1 or Tier 2 civil infrastructure contractor.
• Strong first-principles estimating capability across integrated civil, structural and electrical projects.
• Experience in water, wastewater, renewables, energy or related infrastructure sectors.
• Ability to interpret electrical drawings, specifications and technical documentation.
• Understanding of interfaces between electrical, civil, structural, mechanical and process works.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with Expert Estimation, CATS or similar software.
• Strong commercial judgement, subcontractor procurement and tender risk assessment skills.

Ideal Candidate:

An experienced Electrical Estimator with a strong civil infrastructure background who understands multidisciplinary construction delivery and can contribute to complex, commercially competitive project tenders.

Location:

Sydney, NSW

Employment:

Permanent, Full-Time