Electrical Estimator

The Stoner Electric Group; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) program with employer match

Paid time off and holiday time off

Job summary

The Stoner Electric Group, based in Portland, Oregon, is hiring an Electrical Estimator to produce precise estimates for diverse projects, including healthcare and commercial facilities. Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience along with strong organizational and communication skills.

This role involves reading complex plans and developing project take-offs using technology tools like BlueBeam and Accubid. Comprehensive benefits include 100% coverage for medical, dental, and vision.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 5+ years of experience in electrical estimating.
• Strong understanding of electrical materials and installation methods.
• Experience with Plan & Spec, Design-Assist, and Design-Build delivery models.

Responsibilities

• Produce precise electrical estimates for projects including healthcare facilities.
• Read and understand various plans and specifications.
• Develop project take-offs based on specifications and drawings.

Skills

Electrical estimating experience

Knowledge of NEC and local codes

Strong organizational skills

Leadership and communication skills

Proficiency in MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

BlueBeam

Accubid

LiveCount

Job description

Who We Are: Stoner Electric, a Prime Electric company, has been a leading commercial electric company in the Pacific Northwest region for over 50 years. We specialize in delivering high-quality electrical contracting services to clients of all sizes. As electrical experts, we have established ourselves as leaders in our region across all facets of electrical contracting. Our experience and capabilities enable us to collaborate with clients throughout the entire lifecycle of their electrical systems, from pre‑construction and design services to construction and maintenance.

What You Will Do

• Produce precise electrical estimates for various project types, including large commercial, industrial, high‑tech, vertical high rise, and health care facilities.
• Work independently or under the direction of a designated project lead.
• Read and understand civil, architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, tele data, security, fire alarm, audio visual plans, and specifications as they relate to the electrical work.
• Demonstrate an understanding of, and clearly communicate, estimated scope of work.
• Develop project take-offs and equipment counts based upon the specifications and drawings.
• Utilize technology tools to perform and document electrical budgets (BlueBeam, Accubid, LiveCount preferably).
• Utilize understanding of basic circuitry and wiring methods for electrical systems.
• Participate in Estimating team and review meetings and clearly define your estimate work product.
• Provide support and training of estimating processes, procedures and systems for junior estimators, interns, and other team members as necessary.
• Contribute to and support value engineering exercises.
• Contribute to scope letter content.
• Perform other duties as requested.

What You Will Need To Be Successful

• Bachelor’s degree from a four‑year college or university, or 5+ years of electrical estimating experience and/or training in commercial, industrial, high‑tech, vertical high‑rise, and health care industries; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with preparing, completing, explaining, and reviewing complex estimates with the Chief Estimator.
• Experience with delivery models: Plan & Spec, Design‑Assist, and Design‑Build. Quick learner to grasp existing estimating process and procedures.
• Experience with the appropriate application of a wide variety of electrical materials and methods of installation as it relates to database materials and assemblies to individual estimates.
• PRIME is a fast‑paced environment, and a strong work ethic is required.
• Must have strong organizational, leadership, and communication skills.
• Knowledge of NEC, local codes, and construction methods.
• Proficient in MS Outlook, Word, Excel, BlueBeam, and/or Accubid and LiveCount.

Benefits

100% coverage for Medical, Dental, and Vision, including dependents, with no premium cost to the employee. 401(k) program with employer match and discretionary profit‑sharing program. Paid time off and holiday time off.

This employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.