Electrical Estimator - Bid & Cost

M.c.-Dean,-Inc.; Tysons (VA); On-site; USD 91,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

M.C. Dean, a leader in engineering and cyber-physical solutions, seeks a Cost Engineer, Staff, in Tysons, VA.

The role supports senior estimators by preparing bid proposals for electrical and low-voltage systems, performing quantity takeoffs, and pricing changes on site visits and contracts. You'll work with plans, specs, and subcontractor pricing to ensure bid accuracy, maintain current price data, and support design/build proposals.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience with a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Engineering, preferably Electrical Engineering.
• 6+ years of experience with an Associate’s Degree
• 8+ years experience with a high school diploma or GED

Responsibilities

• Gathering data and assisting in preparing bid proposal estimates and design/build proposals.
• Performing take-offs from drawings; pricing change orders and conducting site visits to understand the constructability of projects.
• Understanding plans and specifications to identify the types and grades of materials and equipment needed and to ensure compliance with project requirements.
• Understanding and applying cost fundamentals; maintaining current, accurate information on prices from supplies and contractors.
• Preparing bid packages and obtaining pricing from subcontractors and vendors.
• Familiarity with electrical equipment, materials and specifications
• Experience reading and interpreting blueprints
• Experience with contract documents such as contract drawings, subcontracts, contract addendum
• Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in the production of electrical plans, blueprints and drawings.
• Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize and accomplish work
• Generating high quality work Working well with others in order to reach a common goal.
• Must successfully pass a background check.
• Working knowledge of Accubid a plus.
• Working knowledge of BIM a plus.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/ Electrical preferred

Associate’s degree

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Accubid

BIM

Job description

M.C. Dean, a leader in engineering and cyber-physical solutions, seeks a Cost Engineer, Staff, in Tysons, VA.

The role supports senior estimators by preparing bid proposals for electrical and low-voltage systems, performing quantity takeoffs, and pricing changes on site visits and contracts. You'll work with plans, specs, and subcontractor pricing to ensure bid accuracy, maintain current price data, and support design/build proposals.