E&I Estimator – Data Center & Industrial (In-Office)

NES Fircroft; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

NES Fircroft in Houston, TX is seeking an experienced Electrical & Industrial Estimator to support a growing portfolio of data center and industrial projects. You will prepare accurate, detailed estimates for E&I scopes, interpret P&IDs and drawings, and develop labor, material, and subcontractor pricing using Accubid.

This role requires 3–5 years of E&I estimating, in-office work, and a sharp eye for cost drivers and risks across diverse facilities.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of electrical, instrumentation, or E&I estimating experience.
• Professional experience using Accubid estimating software.
• Ability to read and interpret industrial drawings.
• Experience estimating electrical and instrumentation work in industrial or data center environments.
• Strong understanding of labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractor costs associated with E&I projects.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and complete estimates within required timeframes.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and analytical skills.
• Ability to work 100% in-office

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed and competitive estimates for electrical and instrumentation scopes on data center and industrial projects.
• Develop estimates for projects ranging from approximately $100,000 to $55 million.
• Review and interpret P&IDs, electrical drawings, instrumentation drawings, specifications, and other industrial construction documents.
• Use Accubid to develop labor, material, equipment, and subcontractor pricing.
• Estimate medium-voltage electrical work and associated E&I systems.
• Support estimates involving compressors, pump stations, and related industrial infrastructure.
• Evaluate project scope, quantities, specifications, and technical requirements to produce complete and accurate estimates.
• Identify potential scope gaps, project risks, and cost considerations during the estimating process.
• Solicit, review, and incorporate vendor and subcontractor pricing as required.
• Maintain an estimating schedule with a general expectation of completing one estimate per week.
• Work closely with internal project, operations, and leadership teams throughout the bid process.
• Maintain organized estimating documentation, assumptions, clarifications, and supporting information.

Skills

Electrical Estimating

Data Center Experience

Attention to detail

Deadline management

Tools

Accubid

Industrial Drawings Reading

Job description

NES Fircroft in Houston, TX is seeking an experienced Electrical & Industrial Estimator to support a growing portfolio of data center and industrial projects. You will prepare accurate, detailed estimates for E&I scopes, interpret P&IDs and drawings, and develop labor, material, and subcontractor pricing using Accubid.

This role requires 3–5 years of E&I estimating, in-office work, and a sharp eye for cost drivers and risks across diverse facilities.