Electrical Estimator

Jobot; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% company-paid insurance

3 weeks PTO

401K with employer match

Yearly bonuses

Significant advancement opportunity

Job summary

Jobot seeks an experienced Electrical Estimator (Substations) to join our team in Akron, OH. You will prepare cost estimates for electrical substation projects, review blueprints, and ensure compliance with codes while collaborating with project managers and engineers.

Proficiency in Accubid and EBM is required, with a track record of delivering accurate proposals and bids to secure new work. This full-time role offers advancement opportunities and strong company-paid benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in electrical estimating, focused on substations and/or transmission and MV/HV utility projects.
• Proficiency in Accubid and EBM estimating software.
• In-depth understanding of electrical code compliance.
• Strong ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare accurate cost estimates and proposals.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cost estimates for electrical substation, transmission, and BESS construction projects, including labor, materials, and equipment.
• Review blueprints, plans, and specifications to understand scope and determine requirements.
• Ensure compliance with electrical codes and regulations.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and contractors to gather information for estimates.
• Prepare and submit competitive proposals and bids to win projects.
• Use Accubid and EBM to improve estimate accuracy and efficiency.

Skills

Electrical estimating

Substations

Blueprint reading

Proposal preparation

Regulatory compliance

Tools

Accubid

EBM

Job description

• Significant advancement opportunity

Job details

Direct Hire - Up to $200k/yr - Company Paid Benefits

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Drew Fetter

Salary: $120,000 - $200,000 per year

A bit about us

We are seeking an experienced Permanent Electrical Estimator (Substations) to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will be vital in shaping the future of our company by providing accurate cost estimates for electrical substation projects.

Why join us?

• 100% company-paid insurance
• 3 weeks PTO
• 401K with employer match
• Yearly bonuses
• Significant advancement opportunity

Job Details

Responsibilities

1. Preparing cost estimates for electrical substation, transmission, and battery energy storage system (BESS) construction projects, including labor, materials, and equipment.
2. Reviewing and interpreting blueprints, plans, and specifications to understand the scope of work and to determine project requirements.
3. Ensuring compliance with all relevant electrical codes and regulations.
4. Collaborating with project managers, engineers, and contractors to gather detailed information for estimates.
5. Preparing and submitting competitive proposals and bids to secure new projects.
6. Utilizing Accubid and EBM software to improve the accuracy and efficiency of estimates.

Qualifications

1. A minimum of 5 years of experience in electrical estimating, with a focus on substations and/or transmission and/or MV/HM utility projects.
2. Proficiency in Accubid and EBM estimating software.
3. An in-depth understanding of electrical code compliance.
4. Exceptional skills in reading and interpreting blueprints and technical drawings.
5. Demonstrated ability to prepare accurate cost estimates and proposals.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.