Data Center Electrical Estimator II - Telecom & Fiber

Interstates; Sioux Center (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

Health insurance

PTO & holidays

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Interstates, based in Iowa with projects nationwide, is seeking an Electrical Estimator II to turn drawings and project goals into clear, competitive estimates for data center telecom and fiber work. You’ll influence project strategy, assess risks early, and collaborate with clients, vendors, engineers, and field teams from bid through handoff.

The role emphasizes building specialized expertise, improving estimating tools, and contributing to business standards while working with a team that

Qualifications

• Approximately 2–3 years of electrical estimating experience or related experience in electrical construction, telecom, fiber, or data center work.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• A collaborative, team-oriented approach.
• Willingness to learn, ask questions, and take ownership.

Responsibilities

• Develop accurate, competitive estimates using Interstates’ tools and systems.
• Review drawings, specifications, bid documents, and project requirements to define scope and pricing.
• Estimate work related to data center telecom, fiber, structured cabling, pathways, and related infrastructure, as applicable.
• Analyze labor, material, equipment, subcontractor, and other project costs.
• Identify scope gaps, project risks, constructability concerns, and value opportunities.
• Partner with clients, vendors, engineers, project managers, and field teams to develop practical project solutions.

Skills

Electrical estimating

Reading drawings

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Accubid Anywhere

Excel

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Interstates, based in Iowa with projects nationwide, is seeking an Electrical Estimator II to turn drawings and project goals into clear, competitive estimates for data center telecom and fiber work. You’ll influence project strategy, assess risks early, and collaborate with clients, vendors, engineers, and field teams from bid through handoff.

The role emphasizes building specialized expertise, improving estimating tools, and contributing to business standards while working with a team that