Electrical Estimator

Atalnt Llc; Kansas; On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Our client in Wilson, NC is seeking an experienced Electrical Estimator to join their team. The role blends hands-on electrical field experience with estimating expertise, covering the full lifecycle from installation to bidding and preconstruction planning.

Ideal candidates will have strong knowledge of electrical construction, takeoffs, and cost estimation, with experience in commercial projects and collaboration with project teams.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of electrical field experience.
• 2+ years electrical estimating experience.
• Experience with commercial electrical construction projects.
• Ability to interpret electrical drawings, specifications, and construction documents.
• Experience preparing estimates, bids, and proposals.

Responsibilities

• Review electrical drawings, specifications, and bid documents.
• Perform detailed electrical takeoffs and calculate labor, material, and equipment costs.
• Develop competitive bids and project proposals.
• Analyze project scope, schedules, specifications, and requirements.
• Identify potential challenges and constructability concerns before project execution.
• Collaborate with project managers, field teams, clients, and internal stakeholders.
• Utilize field experience to improve estimate accuracy and project outcomes.
• Support preconstruction planning, budgeting, and project handoff processes.
• Maintain organized estimating documentation and project records.

Skills

Electrical Estimating

Commercial Construction

Electrical Drawings

Takeoffs

Bidding

Cost Estimation

Labor Calculations

Preconstruction

Project Management

Field Experience

Job description

Wilson, United States | Posted on 09/09/2026

• Flexible based on experience and overall fit
  

Key Skills: Electrical Estimating, Commercial Electrical Construction, Electrical Drawings, Takeoffs, Bidding, Cost Estimation, Labor & Material Calculations, Preconstruction, Electrical Project Management, Field Experience

About the Opportunity

Our client is seeking an experienced Electrical Estimator to join their team in Wilson, NC.

This opportunity is ideal for a professional who combines hands-on electrical field experience with estimating expertise . The strongest candidates will understand the full lifecycle of electrical construction projects, from installation and field execution to estimating, bidding, and preconstruction planning.

We are open to candidates from several backgrounds, including experienced Electrical Estimators, Senior Electrical Estimators, Electrical Project Managers transitioning into estimating, and electrical field leaders with estimating experience.

Why Join Us?

• Join an established electrical contractor with long-term growth opportunities
  
• Work on commercial electrical construction projects
  
• Leverage both field experience and estimating expertise in a high-impact role
  
• Collaborate with experienced project and construction professionals
  
• Opportunity for continued professional growth and expanded responsibilities
  

Responsibilities

• Review electrical drawings, specifications, and bid documents
  
• Perform detailed electrical takeoffs and calculate labor, material, and equipment costs
  
• Develop competitive bids and project proposals
  
• Analyze project scope, schedules, specifications, and requirements
  
• Identify potential challenges and constructability concerns before project execution
  
• Collaborate with project managers, field teams, clients, and internal stakeholders
  
• Utilize field experience to improve estimate accuracy and project outcomes
  
• Support preconstruction planning, budgeting, and project handoff processes
  
• Maintain organized estimating documentation and project records
  

Requirements

• Minimum 4 years of electrical field experience
  
• Minimum 2 years of electrical estimating experience
  
• Experience with commercial electrical construction projects
  
• Ability to interpret electrical drawings, specifications, and construction documents
  
• Experience preparing estimates, bids, and proposals
  
• Strong understanding of electrical installation methods and project execution
  

Preferred:

• Commercial electrical contractor background
  
• Electrical Superintendent or field leadership experience transitioning into estimating
  
• Experience with design-build and negotiated projects