Electrical Estimator

EMCOR Services Mesa Energy; San Leandro (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Health savings account

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Disability

401(k) Savings Plan

College Coach

Employee assistance program

Job summary

EMCOR Services Mesa Energy is seeking an experienced Electrical Estimator to prepare full cost estimates for large, complex projects. The role involves analyzing drawings, specifications, and client requirements to develop winning quotation strategies.

You will gather market intelligence, work with Estimating, Engineering and Sales, and ensure timely documentation. A strong background in electrical systems and high/medium voltage is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent electrical experience.
• 4+ years of experience as an electrical estimator or in a similar role.
• Strong reading of drawings and construction plans; knowledge of high/medium voltage systems.

Responsibilities

• Gather market intelligence for estimating jobs by talking with buyers, end users, vendors, and others.
• Interpret drawings and specifications for quotation strategies.
• Collaborate with Estimating, Engineering, and Sales to develop winning quotations.
• Identify material cost/availability and prepare material and labor estimates.
• Utilize estimating documentation and electronic programs to prepare BOMs and labor estimates.
• Complete documentation on time per policies and directives.

Skills

Electrical estimating

Electrical engineering

Reading drawings

Negotiation

Organizational skills

Technical writing

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

Office Suite

Job description

We are a full-service HVAC, building automation, chiller, and retrofit contractor with a reputation for combining high-quality consulting services with customized energy solutions. Our integrated, single-source solutions include turnkey in-house capabilities with design assistance, as well as engineering applications and automated control systems.

Job Summary

Responsible for preparing and/or coordinating the preparation of full cost estimates on large and complex projects as required by the client’s documents.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Actively gather and disseminate market intelligence for each estimating job by talking directly with the buyer, the end user, vendors, and/or other sources of information.
• Interpret customer drawings, specifications, and requirements as the basis for formulating quotation strategies.
• Work with Estimating, Engineering, and Sales Departments to analyze customer requirements and develop a winning strategy for every quotation.
• Identify the optimum cost/availability of materials within the customer’s approved material supplier or country of origin list and prepare material and labor estimates used in the quotation process.
• Learn to effectively utilize all estimating documentation and electronic programs to prepare the bill of material and labor estimate for all quotations.
• Complete all documentation on time and in an organized manner consistent with company policies and management directives.

Qualifications

• Electrical Engineering degree or electrical experience.
• 4+ years experience as an electrical estimator or in a similar role preferred.
• An overall broad understanding of all types of electrical systems. Medium and high voltage.
• Experience with tooling, machining, fabrication or construction environments and industries.
• Must be fluent with Office Suite (SharePoint, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.)
• Strong technical writing skills and the ability to read and interpret drawings and/or construction plans are required for success.
• This position requires strong negotiating and organizational skills, the ability to perform detailed work promptly, follow up through order closure, and manage the order throughout the manufacturing process.

Geographic Disclosure

Compensation Range: $100,000 - $120,000 per year

Benefits

We are committed to providing employees a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with health savings and flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability, a 401(k) Savings Plan, College Coach and employee assistance program.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer, Veterans, Disabled.