Electrical Estimator (Oil & Gas / McCormick Systems)

Design Solutions & Integration; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle provided

Company-issued cell phone

Job summary

Design Solutions and Integration in Midland, TX is seeking an experienced Electrical Estimator to lead field-to-office takeoffs and bid development for oilfield projects. You’ll translate site notes into material and labor estimates using McCormick Systems, collaborate with sales, and coordinate with project management.

The role requires hands-on field walks, NEC knowledge, and travel across the Permian Basin.

Qualifications

• Must be able to conceptualize estimating from scratch without engineered drawings.
• Experience in Oil & Gas, midstream, upstream, or heavy industrial sectors.
• Strong cross-functional communication with sales, operations, and PMs.
• Proficiency with McCormick Systems or other electrical estimating software (ConEst, Accubid).
• Willingness to travel to industrial sites and oilfields across the region.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Sales to evaluate opportunities and assist bids.
• Review project hand-offs with Project Managers to align labor and materials.
• Conduct field walks to identify electrical requirements and estimate accordingly.
• Convert field notes and client scopes into accurate takeoffs for bidding.
• Maintain and adapt the McCormick database reflecting local conditions and crew productivity.
• Scope and budget for hazardous environments and equipment as needed.
• Build relationships with customers during site walks and provide budget guidance.

Skills

Conceptual Estimating

Cross-functional collaboration

Safety & compliance

NEC knowledge

Communication

Field mobility

Tools

McCormick Systems

ConEst

Accubid

Job description

Design Solutions and Integration is an employee-owned company providing automation, electrical, and mechanical services to major energy partners including Diamondback Energy, ExxonMobil, ConocoPhillips, and Chevron. Since 2001, we’ve supported oil-field operations with reliable, safety-driven solutions that keep projects moving. Guided by our core values—integrity, safety, accountability, faith, and innovation—we take pride in delivering dependable work for customers who expect the best. As an employee-owner, you’ll have access to competitive wages and a strong benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability coverage, paid time off, a 401(k) match, and participation in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). At DSI, we’re all invested in doing the job right.

• Company Vehicle Provided: Dedicated company truck and fuel card provided for all client job walks, site travel, and professional use
• Technology: Company-issued cell phone provided for all professional use and field communication

Key Responsibilities

• Cross-Divisional Collaboration: Collaborate closely with the DSI Sales Team to evaluate incoming opportunities, participate in client meetings, and help secure competitive bids
• Project Hand-offs: Communicate with DSI Project Managers following project award to review estimated labor hours, material budgets, and scope complexities while ensuring seamless communication and alignment across all divisions
• Design-Build Scoping: Conduct frequent field job walks across the Permian Basin to identify project requirements, formulate electrical layouts on-site, and estimate jobs accurately without formal blueprints
• End-to-End Estimating: Translate your field notes, site sketches, and verbal client scopes into highly accurate material and labor takeoffs using McCormick Systems software back in the Midland office
• Database Customization: Maintain and adapt DSI’s McCormick industrial database to reflect real-world labor units, local Permian conditions, and the production rates of our 55-man field crew
• Hazardous Environments: Correctly scope and budget for Class I, Division 1 and 2 environments, including explosion-proof fittings, rigid conduit, and intrinsically safe instrumentation typical of West Texas oilfields
• Client Consultation: Build strong relationships with customers during job walks, offering reliable technical solutions and budget guidance on the spot

Required Qualifications

• Conceptual Estimating Mastery: Exceptional ability to conceptualize, design-build, and estimate electrical scopes completely from scratch without engineering blueprints
• Industry Background: Documented experience working in or estimating for the Oil & Gas, midstream, upstream, or heavy industrial sectors
• Collaboration Skills: Proven ability to communicate effectively and work cross-functionally with sales divisions, operations teams, and project managers
• Software Requirement: 2+ years of experience with McCormick Systems software OR a proven track record with other electrical estimating software (ConEst, Accubid, etc.) paired with a strong willingness and aptitude to quickly learn McCormick
• Field Mobility: Willingness and capability to frequently travel to industrial sites, active oilfields, and facility plants across the region for rigorous outdoor job walks
• Technical Acumen: Deep understanding of the National Electrical Code (NEC) regarding industrial wiring, hazardous areas, and grounding
• Licensing: Valid driver's license and a clean, insurable driving record to operate the company vehicle
• Safety: Strong commitment to workplace safety and compliance

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior hands-on field experience as an industrial electrician, foreman, or superintendent in the oilfield (strongly preferred to assist with printless estimating)
• Active safety certifications for site access (e.g., PEC SafeLand, H2S Clear, OSHA 10)

Guided by our core values—integrity, safety, accountability, faith, and innovation—we take pride in delivering dependable work for customers who expect the highest standards. Our footprint spans various sectors including architecture, engineering, construction, and technology. Whether crafting efficient workspaces, integrating cutting-edge technology systems, or optimizing infrastructure for peak performance, Design Solutions and Integration brings a holistic approach to every project. As an employee-owner, you’ll benefit from competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, disability coverage, paid time off, a 401(k) match, and participation in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). At DSI, we’re all invested in doing the job right.

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.