Electrical Estimator

AllCom Global Services; Lake Saint Louis (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks an Electrical Engineer to perform engineering assignments, provide cost estimates, and prepare bidding documents for electrical projects. The role requires strong communication skills, analytical abilities, and a Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering. Join a team that values integrity and quality while working on commercial and government projects.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in electrical design of commercial projects.
• Ability to secure and maintain Department of Defense Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide cost estimates on electrical designs for bidding projects.
• Prepare specifications and bidding documents for electrical projects.
• Communicate with manufacturers and contractors to address challenges.

Skills

Client Communication

Analytical Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Licensed PE

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

JOB SUMMARYPerforms engineering assignments with clear and specified objectives utilizing RSMeams knowledge. Ability to utilize RSMeans database and possess the ability to adjust construction cost figures based on location and scope of work. Utilize knowledge to effectively estimate the cost of installations utilizing blueprints and provide solutions to increase project bids.



Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide cost estimates on electrical designs to be used for bidding projects


• Prepare specifications and bidding documents for electrical projects that will be bid by electrical subcontractors


• Communicate with manufacturers and contractors to address challenges and develop practical designs


• Nurtures existing client relationships and identifies opportunities for new business


• Assist AutoCAD Designers when they are working on electrical designs


• Promote Allcom's core Values of Honesty, Integrity, Quality and Performance

Job Knowledge and Skills

• Demonstrated ability to project a client-centric, can-do approach to project work


• Well-developed client communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills


• Ability to apply logic, reasoning, and organizational skills to structure concepts and ideas into deliverables


• Ability to review detailed drawings with an analytical approach


• Ability to research and present design options


• Knowledge of power systems, voltage drop and fault current calculations, harmonics associated with power electronics or telecommunications systems, and general electrical design for the commercial and government environment


• Familiarity with code and compliance issues relative to the industry


• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel


• Travel nationally and world-wide for site surveys and drawing review meetings as needed


• Knowledge and expertise related to telecommunications infrastructure and design/build construction of communications and/or data center facilities is desired.

Education / Certification / Job Experience Required

• 4+ years of experience in electrical design of commercial projects


• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering


• Licensed PE required


• Experience working on project teams


• Ability to secure and maintain Department of Defense Security Clearance required


• Must be able to pass pre-employment testing (drug and background) and have a valid driver's license