Electrical Estimator

IES Electrical; Kearney (NE); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Flexible PTO

Medical-dental-vision insurance

Job summary

IES Commercial, Inc. – DBA IES Electrical is seeking a full-time Electrical Estimator in Nebraska to prepare bids and oversee project scopes from concept to completion.

You will collaborate with suppliers, subcontractors, and internal teams, ensuring estimates comply with codes and safety policies. Travel may be required as projects demand.

Qualifications

• Experience or education in electrical field work, estimating, or engineering.
• Ability to read blueprints, specifications, codes and regulations.
• Strong computer skills and proficiency with estimating software.

Responsibilities

• Prepare bids for commercial and industrial projects from concept to turnover.
• Coordinate project scopes with codes and stakeholders.
• Work with suppliers and subcontractors to obtain quotes and align schedules.
• Review proposals and organize bid forms and turnover packages.

Skills

Electrical estimating

Blueprints

Communication skills

Driver's license

Pre-employment checks

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Estimating software

Job description

IES Commercial Inc dba IES Electrical is looking for a full-time Electrical Estimator in Nebraska.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or work authorization support. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without current or future need for employer sponsorship.

Why do you belong with IES?

• Built to last: Growing for the last 40 years, IES has a reputation you can be proud of and a solid project pipeline
• Safety first culture: The safety and well-being of our employees is our non-negotiable number one priority
• Clear career paths: We actively support continuous training and internal promotion
• Elite benefits package: Flexible PTO, 401k, and a comprehensive suite of benefits to meet your needs

Job Summary

As an Electrical Estimator, you’ll play a key role in delivering accurate, competitive bids that support our projects from concept to completion. Your responsibilities will include:

• Estimating commercial and industrial projects (plan/spec, design-build, and design-assist)
• Applying best practices and established estimating procedures
• Coordinating project scopes with local and national codes
• Working closely with material suppliers and subcontractors
• Managing requests for information (RFIs) throughout the bidding process
• Reviewing and qualifying quotes for specialized materials and subcontractor work
• Preparing proposal letters, bid forms and turnover packages on awarded projects
• Interacting with customers and internal teams throughout the project lifecycle
• Comply with all company and customer safety policies and procedures
• Travel as required

Qualifications

• Recent experience or education in electrical field work, estimating, or engineering
• Working knowledge of blueprints, specifications, applicable codes, and regulations
• Strong computer skills, including the ability to work efficiently with estimating software
• Effective verbal and written communication skillsHigh School Diploma/GED
• Valid driver’s license
• Successfully pass pre-employment (post offer) drug test, background check and MVR check (if applicable)

IES Commercial, Inc. - DBA IES Electrical, a subsidiary of IES Holdings, Inc. (IES), an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. IES is traded on the NASDAQ under the symbol IESC. IES Commercial, Inc. operates diverse business units across the United States, each focusing on distinct market segments and geographies, with some business units operating nationally. Safety is Priority One - and our record shows it.

Benefits

Exceptional benefits including 401(k) Retirement Plan with company discretionary match, flexible medical-dental-vision insurance, short-term/long-term disability insurance, basic life/AD&D insurance, PTO, paid holidays and highly competitive pay.

IES is a national provider of industrial products and infrastructure services to a variety of end markets, including electrical, mechanical and communications contracting solutions for the commercial, industrial, residential and renewable energy markets. IES is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol IESC. As of the end of IES’s 2025 fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, IES produced over $3.3 billion in revenue and employed over 10,200 employees at over 174 domestic locations across the United States.

EEO & Affimitive Action

The IES policy on equal employment opportunity prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans, or any other protected status or characteristic. This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment, and also states that retaliation against any employee who files a complaint regarding possible violations of this policy will not be tolerated. IES is also committed to taking affirmative steps to promote the employment of minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans. IES develops affirmative action programs to support its commitment to equal employment opportunity, consistent with company policy and the company’s obligations as a contractor to the United States government.

View Your Equal Employment Opportunity rights under the law. "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal; Conozca sus Derechos: La Discriminación en el Lugar de Trabajo es Ilegal"

Disability Accommodation

IES is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. IES provides reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Applicants who need accommodation in the job application process should contact the IES corporate office at [phone] or any IES office to request assistance.

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Workplace Type

Onsite