Electrical Estimator

A-C Electric Company; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing and pension plans

Health, vision, dental, and life保险

Paid holidays, sick days, and vacation

Relocation assistance

Wellness programs

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Safety Recognition Program

Tuition assistance

Vehicle allowance

Job summary

A-C Electric Company is seeking an Electrical Estimator in Bakersfield, CA to convert construction documents and market data into accurate electrical construction estimates. You will grow with responsibilities from foundational estimating to leading bid reviews and project coordination, based on demonstrated capability.

Key activities include reviewing drawings, performing quantity takeoffs, coordinating RFQs, and preparing bids.

Qualifications

• Basic electrical estimating foundations and document interpretation.
• Ability to develop quantities, material and labor estimates.
• Experience with RFQs and bid processes is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop electrical construction estimates by reviewing drawings and specs and performing takeoffs.
• Coordinate vendor and subcontractor pricing and RFQs.
• Prepare bids, scope documentation and pricing for reviews; lead in advanced roles.
• Evaluate project scope, identify questions, and contribute to value-engineering.
• Coordinate estimating work with Operations, pre-bid meetings, site visits, and client coordination.

Skills

Electrical estimating

Attention to detail

Bid coordination

Communication

Vendor pricing

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s degree in construction management or engineering

Tools

Estimating software

Spreadsheets

Job description

Bakersfield, United States | Posted on 09/24/2026

At A-C Electric Company, we’re looking for an Electrical Estimators who can help turn construction documents, project requirements, and market information into accurate,competitive estimates for electrical construction projects. Depending on your experience and demonstrated estimating capability, you may build foundational skills while supporting experienced estimators or take increasing ownership of estimates, bid reviews, valueengineering, pricing analysis, and project coordination. If you bring a strong attention to detail and are ready to develop or deepen your electrical estimating expertise, this role offers the opportunity to contribute at a level that matches your capabilities while continuing to grow your estimating judgment.

What You’ll Do

As an Electrical Estimator, your key responsibilities will be:

• Developing electrical construction estimates by reviewing drawings and specifications, performing quantity takeoffs, determining material and labor requirements, and using estimating tools to develop accurate estimate information. Your level of ownership will increase based on your demonstrated estimating capability and experience.
• Coordinating vendor and subcontractor pricing by identifying appropriate sources, issuing requests for quotation (RFQs), tracking responses, organizing pricing information, and maintaining productive working relationships with vendors and subcontractors.
• Preparing bids for review and decision-making by developing estimate information, scope documentation, pricing, and other bid tools; participating in bid reviews; and, at more advanced levels, leading assigned bid reviews and presenting estimating assumptions and recommendations.
• Evaluating project scope and estimating opportunities by comparing takeoffs with drawings and specifications, identifying scope or pricing questions, and contributing to project-scoping and value-engineering discussions. More experienced Estimators may evaluate labor complexity, contingency considerations, and quantified value-engineering alternatives.
• Coordinating estimating work throughout the pursuit and hand off process by collaborating with the estimating team and Operations, and, as appropriate to your level and assignment, participating in pre-bid meetings, site visits, proposal activities, client coordination, and hand off of successful estimates.

Additional duties will include:

• Developing and maintaining bid documentation by preparing or contributing to scope letters, bid tools, RFQs, pricing information, and other documentation required for assigned estimates.
• Maintaining estimating quality by checking work against drawings, specifications, scope requirements, and Company standards and resolving or escalating discrepancies before estimates advance through review.
• Using estimating technology effectively to organize quantities, labor, pricing, scope, and other information throughout the estimating process.

What You Bring

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• Additional education, training, electrical field experience, or other relevant construction experience that provides a foundation for performing and developing electrical estimating work.
• The ability to interpret construction documents, such as drawings, specifications, quantities, project scope, and other information used to prepare electrical construction estimates.
• The ability to work carefully with quantities, pricing, drawings, specifications, and bid documentation while maintaining accuracy and completeness.
• The ability to meet deadlines, follow through on assigned work, ask questions when needed, and communicate professionally to team members, vendors, subcontractors, and supervisors.

What Will Help You Stand Out

• A bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field.
• Electrical construction experience through field experience, apprenticeship, education, or related industry experience.
• Previous electrical or construction estimating experience, particularly experience taking complete estimates from quantity takeoff through pricing and review.
• Experience using estimating software, spreadsheets, or other tools used to organize quantities, pricing, and project information.
• Experience with bid reviews, project scoping, value engineering, pre-bid activities, client coordination, proposal presentation, and hand off from estimating to Operations.

What Success Looks Like

• Delivering accurate, well-supported work, with quantities, pricing, scope information, and documentation developed carefully and completed on-time.
• Operating with a level of independence appropriate to your experience, seeking guidance when needed while demonstrating increasing ownership and judgment as your capabilities grow.
• Identifying and communicating estimating issues early, recognizing discrepancies, scope questions, pricing considerations, and other matters that require resolution or additional review.
• Contributing effectively throughout the bid process, working reliably with estimators, Operations, vendors, subcontractors, clients, and other project stakeholders according to your responsibilities.
• Continuing to develop your estimating capability, with demonstrated growth in construction knowledge, estimating technology, cost analysis, bid judgment, and ownership in increasingly complete estimating assignments.

The duties and responsibilities are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work being performed by this position. This is not a complete listing, and other duties will be assigned based on the position’s role within the business unit.

Pay Range: $65,000–$165,000 per year*

*This range represents the pay A-C Electric Company reasonably expects to offer for this position. Actual pay may vary based on job-related factors, including relevant experience, skills, education, certifications, and work location. Additional compensation or benefits may apply depending on the position offered.

What We Invest in You

We invest in our people with first-in-class benefits, including comprehensive healthcare, retirement plans, paid time off, and professional development opportunities designed to support their well-being, growth, and future.

• Profit sharing and pension plans, each 100% funded by the firm
• Health, vision, dental, and life insurance plans available
• Short- and long-term disability plans available
• Paid holidays, sick days, and vacation time off
• Relocation Assistance for select roles
• Wellness programs & company-sponsored events and sports teams
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Safety Recognition Program
• Culture and Performance Awards and Recognition Programs
• Tuition Assistance ProgramsVehicle Allowance Program for select roles
• Travel Assistance
• Will Preparation Services
• Legal Protection and Identity Theft Protection Program
• Association Involvement
• Voluntary Critical Illness Insurance
• Voluntary Accident Insurance

Location: Bakersfield, CA

Work Arrangement: On-site

Employment Type: Full-time

This position is typically scheduled 40 hours per week. Start and end times may vary based on project, customer, operational, or site requirements, and additional hours may be required to support project meetings, critical activities, deadlines, operational needs, or issue resolution.

This position is not expected to require regular travel. Occasional travel to project sites, offices, meetings, or training may be required.

The general work environment involves sitting for extended periods, standing, walking, typing, and occasional lifting of up to 50 lbs. Work is conducted primarily indoors, and noise levels are typically low to medium.

For over 80 years, we’ve built a reputation for delivering some of the industry’s most challenging electrical construction projects through technical expertise, innovation, and an unwavering commitment to safety and quality.

A-C Electric Company is committed to the purpose of equal employment opportunity and makes employment decisions based on merit. Company policy prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee of the Company, including supervisors and co-workers, based on race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, age 40 or older, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability unrelated to general ability, medical condition, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including hiring, upgrading, demotion, or transfer; recruitment or recruitment advertising; layoff or termination; rates of pay or other compensation; and selection for training, including apprenticeship, pre-apprenticeship, and/or on-the-job training.

Employment may be contingent upon completion of job-related, legally permitted pre-employment requirements. Any required screening will be conducted in accordance with applicable law.

A-C Electric Company provides reasonable accommodation to enable qualified individuals to participate in the application and hiring process and to perform the essential functions of their positions, as required by applicable law. If you need accommodation during the application or hiring process, contact Human Resources at [e-mail] or [phone].