Electrical Estimator

sstjobs; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision benefits

Paid time off and holidays

401(k) eligibility

Professional and technical training

Growth opportunity within a growing co

Job summary

Superior Skilled Trades in Tampa, FL is seeking an Electrical Estimator – Industrial Field Services to join our growing team. The role focuses on preparing accurate, competitive estimates for industrial electrical projects including field service, maintenance, and upgrades.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of estimating industrial electrical work, strong materials and methods knowledge, and proficiency with estimating tools and Microsoft Office. Tampa-based, direct hire with solid benefits.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of industrial electrical estimating experience.
• Strong understanding of industrial electrical materials, labor, construction methods, and equipment needs.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, specs, and single-line diagrams.
• Experience preparing estimates, quotes, proposals, exclusions, and scope clarifications.
• Strong communication, organization, and follow-through.

Responsibilities

• Review customer requests, drawings, specifications, single-line diagrams, scopes of work, and bid documents.
• Prepare detailed estimates for industrial electrical construction, field service, maintenance, shutdowns, upgrades, and emergency response.
• Perform material, labor, equipment, subcontractor, and vendor takeoffs.
• Develop pricing for transformers, switchgear, panels, MCCs, disconnects, conduit, cable, terminations, grounding, and power distribution.
• Prepare proposals, scope clarifications, exclusions, assumptions, alternates, and supporting estimate documentation.
• Coordinate with sales, project management, field supervision, engineering, procurement, safety, vendors, subcontractors, and customers.
• Evaluate site conditions, field productivity, outage windows, equipment requirements, travel, material lead times, and customer constraints.
• Identify scope gaps, constructability concerns, project risks, schedule conflicts, and potential change-order exposure.

Skills

Estimating

Electrical knowledge

Communication

Organization

Reading diagrams

Tools

Accubid

McCormick

ConEst

Trimble

Microsoft Office

Job description

Electrical Estimator – Industrial Field Services

Tampa, FL | $60,000–$75,000 annually
Direct Hire Opportunity

Superior Skilled Trades is partnered with a growing industrial electrical services company seeking an experienced Electrical Estimator – Industrial Field Services to join their team in Tampa, FL.

This position will support inside sales, field service operations, project development, and customer proposal efforts. The Electrical Estimator will prepare accurate, competitive estimates for industrial electrical projects including field service, maintenance, shutdowns, power distribution, temporary power, equipment installations, overhead and underground powerlines, troubleshooting, and system upgrades.

The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of industrial electrical construction methods, materials, labor requirements, field productivity, site conditions, and project risk. The company provides industrial electrical construction, field services, testing, maintenance, power distribution, and overhead and underground line work throughout Florida and the Southeast.

Key Responsibilities

• Review customer requests, drawings, specifications, single-line diagrams, scopes of work, and bid documents.
• Prepare detailed estimates for industrial electrical construction, field service, maintenance, shutdowns, upgrades, and emergency response.
• Perform material, labor, equipment, subcontractor, and vendor takeoffs.
• Develop pricing for transformers, switchgear, panels, MCCs, disconnects, conduit, cable, terminations, grounding, power distribution, and related electrical systems.
• Prepare proposals, scope clarifications, exclusions, assumptions, alternates, and supporting estimate documentation.
• Coordinate with sales, project management, field supervision, engineering, procurement, safety, vendors, subcontractors, and customers.
• Evaluate site conditions, field productivity, outage windows, equipment requirements, travel, material lead times, and customer constraints.
• Identify scope gaps, constructability concerns, project risks, schedule conflicts, and potential change-order exposure.
• Support estimate reviews and project handoff meetings.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience estimating industrial electrical construction, electrical field service, utility, power distribution, maintenance, or similar heavy-service work.
• Strong understanding of industrial electrical materials, labor, construction methods, field productivity, and equipment requirements.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, specifications, single-line diagrams, and scopes of work.
• Experience preparing estimates, quotes, proposals, assumptions, exclusions, and scope clarifications.
• Strong communication, organization, attention to detail, and follow-through.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and estimating software.
• Valid driver's license and ability to visit customer/project sites as needed.

Preferred Experience

• Industrial electrical field experience as an electrician, foreperson, superintendent, PM, field service technician, or estimator.
• Medium-voltage, transformers, switchgear, utility distribution, temporary power, substations, testing, commissioning, or industrial maintenance.
• Accubid, McCormick, ConEst, Trimble, or comparable estimating software.
• OSHA, NFPA 70E, lockout/tagout, arc-flash, and industrial safety knowledge.
• Experience with utilities, municipalities, manufacturing, phosphate facilities, construction sites, or other industrial customers.

Compensation & Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision benefits
• Paid time off and holidays
• 401(k) eligibility
• Professional and technical training
• Growth opportunity within a growing industrial electrical services organization