Electrical Estimator

Accelevation; Miamisburg (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance bonus

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Health, dental, and vision insurance

First-time homebuyer program

Collaborative, high-energy workplace

Job summary

Accelevation is seeking an Electrical Estimator to deliver accurate, competitive cost estimates for data center fit-outs. You will review drawings, perform takeoffs, and price labor, materials, and equipment across racks, busways, and power distribution, ensuring alignment with project requirements and schedules.

The role requires hands-on estimation experience with McCormick or Accubid, strong NEC knowledge, and proficiency in Excel and digital takeoff tools.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of electrical estimating experience in data centers or mission-critical interiors.
• Hands-on experience with McCormick and/or Accubid.
• Strong NEC knowledge, especially grounding and bonding.
• Proficiency with Excel and digital takeoff tools (Bluebeam, PlanSwift).
• Ability to manage multiple bids under aggressive deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Review drawings, one-lines, risers, specs, and scope narratives for data center fit-out projects.
• Perform detailed digital takeoffs using McCormick and/or Accubid.
• Develop labor, material, and equipment pricing for RPPs, PDUs, and remote distribution.
• Interpret redundancy architectures (N, N+1, 2N) for interior scope.
• Solicit, analyze, and level vendor quotes; prepare proposals and exclusions.

Skills

Electrical estimating

Data center experience

Reading drawings & specs

NEC knowledge

Excel proficiency

Education

BS in Business or Construction Management

Journeyman license or equivalent

Tools

McCormick

Accubid

Bluebeam

PlanSwift

Job description

About Accelevation

We build what the future runs on. Accelevation designs, manufactures and installs the physical infrastructure that powers today’s most advanced technologies. We’ve grown over 440% in the last 18 months because we take ownership, solve hard problems, and build with purpose. Join us to build the future.

Location: Miamisburg, OH

About Accelevation

We build what the future runs on. Accelevation designs, manufactures and installs the physical infrastructure that powers today’s most advanced technologies. We’ve grown over 440% in the last 18 months because we take ownership, solve hard problems, and build with purpose. Join us to build the future.

Your Impact

As an Electrical Estimator focused on data center fit-outs, you’ll deliver accurate, competitive, and clearly documented cost estimates that drive successful project outcomes. Your expertise ensures that our mission-critical interior buildouts are priced correctly, aligned with redundancy requirements, and executed with speed and precision.

Your Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Review drawings, one-lines, risers, specifications, and scope narratives for data center fit-out and white space projects
• Perform detailed digital takeoffs using McCormick and/or Accubid
• Develop labor, material, and equipment pricing for:
• RPPs, PDUs, and remote distribution
• Overhead busway systems
• Rack whips, cabling, and in-row distribution
• Grounding and bonding systems
• Lighting and controls for white space and support areas
• Branch circuitry, panelboards, and raceway systems (tray, conduit, underfloor)
• Interpret and apply redundancy architectures (N, N+1, 2N) to interior fit-out scope
• Identify constructability constraints related to live environments, phased turnovers, and concurrent trades
• Solicit, analyze, and level vendor/manufacturer quotes
• Prepare detailed proposals, clarifications, inclusions, exclusions, and alternates
• Support design-assist and preconstruction efforts
• Participate in handoff meetings with project management and field teams
• Assist in change order pricing, GMP development, and budget updates
• Maintain and update historical cost data specific to white space and data hall buildouts

Qualifications

• 3+ years of electrical estimating experience, ideally in data center fit-outs, mission-critical interiors, or high-density commercial environments
• Hands-on experience with McCormick and/or Accubid (required)
• Strong understanding of branch power distribution, rack-level power, and data hall layouts
• Ability to read and interpret one-lines, riser diagrams, floor plans, RCPs, control schematics, and construction documents
• Strong NEC knowledge, particularly grounding and bonding
• Proficiency with Excel and digital takeoff tools (Bluebeam, PlanSwift, etc.)
• Ability to manage multiple bids under aggressive deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Journeyman or Master Electrician background
• Experience with RPPs, busway, whip systems, modular buildouts, and phased tenant fit-outs
• Experience working in live or active data center environments
• Understanding of commissioning and turnover sequencing
• Familiarity with OEM systems (Starline, Vertiv, Schneider, Eaton, etc.)
• Design-assist experience
• BS in Business, Construction Management, or related field — a plus
• Journeyman-level electrical license or equivalent — a plus
• Accubid or McCormick experience — required

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance bonus
• Paid time off
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• First-time homebuyer program (if applicable)
• Collaborative, high-energy workplace

Our Core Values

• Safety – We proactively protect our people and environment
• Inclusion – We respect and appreciate diverse perspectives and backgrounds
• Speed – We move fast, act decisively, and stay agile
• Innovation – We challenge assumptions and simplify processes
• Judgment – We make sound decisions with the business in mind
• Accountability – We take ownership and deliver results

Equal Opportunity Employer

Accelevation LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Inclusion is one of our core values — we build teams that celebrate and embrace diversity, fostering a culture of respect for all. As part of our pre-hire process, we may conduct a background check and use E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility.