Electrical Estimator

Infosoft Inc.; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Infosoft Inc. is seeking a talented Electrical Estimator (Substation / HV) to support bids and preconstruction for HV/MV electrical infrastructure projects in the United States.

The role focuses on developing accurate project cost estimates for substations, transmission systems, and utility-scale installations. The ideal candidate combines strong electrical construction knowledge with hands-on estimating skills, including material takeoffs, labor, and subcontractor pricing, and has experience

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CM/Engineering/Math/Science or related field (or equivalent estimating experience).
• Experience preparing electrical construction estimates and bid proposals.
• Direct experience estimating HV/MV substations and transmission/ distribution projects.
• Hands-on tak eoffs, labor calculations, equipment pricing, and project cost development.
• Ability to read electrical drawings, specs, and RFP packages.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed cost estimates and bid proposals for HV/MV substations, transmission and distribution systems, and utility projects.
• Review RFPs, specs, drawings, and contractual scope to determine project requirements.
• Perform material, labor, and equipment takeoffs for electrical installations.
• Compute costs using current labor rates, pricing, and subcontractor quotes.
• Identify scope gaps, pricing discrepancies, and risks before bid submission.
• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, PM, and field teams to validate costs.

Skills

Electrical estimating

Bid proposals

Takeoffs

Cost development

Education

Bachelor's degree in CM/Engineering/Math/Science or related field

Tools

EBM

Accubid

Excel

Visio

Project

OneDrive

Oracle Primavera P6

Job description

One of our clients is looking for a talented and highly motivated Electrical Estimator (Substation / HV).

Here are the job position details for your review:

Pay Rate: $110,000 to $130,000/YEAR

Job Requisition: PP0005445

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced Electrical Estimator to support bidding and preconstruction activities for high-voltage and medium-voltage electrical infrastructure projects. This position focuses on developing accurate project cost estimates for substations, transmission systems, utility-scale installations, and related energy infrastructure. The successful candidate will combine strong electrical construction knowledge with hands‑on estimating skills to evaluate project scope, labor requirements, material costs, and subcontractor pricing. Experience working with complex utility power projects and independently preparing competitive bid proposals is essential.

Job Duties

• Develop detailed cost estimates and bid proposals for HV/MV substations, transmission and distribution systems, and utility electrical construction projects.
• Review requests for proposals, technical specifications, construction drawings, and contractual scope documents to establish project requirements.
• Perform comprehensive material, equipment, and labor quantity takeoffs for electrical installations.
• Calculate project costs using current labor rates, material pricing, equipment costs, and subcontractor quotations.
• Evaluate construction methods and installation requirements to determine appropriate labor resources and project costs.
• Identify scope gaps, pricing discrepancies, constructability concerns, and potential financial risks before bid submission.
• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, project management, and field construction teams to validate technical assumptions and estimated costs.
• Support estimates for battery energy storage systems (BESS), gas-insulated switchgear (GIS), renewable energy facilities, and other utility‑scale projects as applicable.
• Compare self‑performed work against subcontracting options to support cost‑effective execution strategies.
• Assess project profitability, evaluate cost‑saving opportunities, and contribute to competitive bid pricing.
• Participate in pre‑bid discussions, project site visits, and bid review meetings as required.
• Communicate estimate assumptions, exclusions, quantities, and pricing rationale to internal stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain cost databases covering electrical materials, equipment, labor, and subcontractor pricing.
• Monitor changes in market pricing and construction costs to improve estimating accuracy.
• Prepare clear, organized estimating documentation and proposals for submission through applicable client portals.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Mathematics, Science, or a related field; equivalent relevant trade and estimating experience may be considered.
• Demonstrated experience preparing electrical construction estimates and independently developing bid proposals.
• Direct experience estimating HV/MV substations, transmission and distribution systems, or comparable utility power infrastructure projects.
• Hands‑on expertise in material takeoffs, labor calculations, equipment pricing, and project cost development.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical construction drawings, blueprints, technical specifications, and RFP packages.
• Practical understanding of electrical construction methods, installation requirements, subcontractor pricing, and project scope evaluation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications; familiarity with Visio, Project, and OneDrive.
• Experience with electrical estimating software such as EBM and Accubid is highly relevant.
• Familiarity with online client portals and Oracle Primavera P6 is beneficial.
• Strong analytical, organizational, documentation, and communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate with preconstruction, engineering, purchasing, project management, and field construction personnel.
• Experience with BESS, GIS, renewable energy, and utility‑scale electrical installations is preferred.
• Ability to attend project meetings and site visits as required.