Estimator-Electrical Distribution

N-Line-Electric-1; Loveland (CO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Excellent health insurance

Paid vacation & holidays

401(k) with company match

Profit sharing & bonus opportunities

Flexible schedule for family/personal

Company vehicle & cell phone

Strong safety culture

Long-term career opportunities

20+ years in business

Job summary

N Line Electric is seeking an experienced Estimator to join our team in Mead or Loveland, Colorado. The role focuses on accurate estimates for medium-voltage electrical distribution projects, leveraging field knowledge to translate drawings into competitive bids.

The ideal candidate has at least two years of electrical estimating experience, can read complex drawings, and will collaborate with Operations to ensure safe, profitable execution. Competitive benefits and growth opportunities offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of electrical estimating experience.
• Experience with medium-voltage, utility distribution, or industrial electrical construction.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and specifications.
• Experience performing labor and material takeoffs and developing labor hours.

Responsibilities

• Prepare estimates for overhead and underground medium-voltage distribution projects.
• Review drawings, specifications, bid documents, and project requirements.
• Perform material, labor, equipment, and subcontractor takeoffs.
• Develop labor hours, crew requirements, production assumptions, and equipment needs.
• Obtain and evaluate supplier and subcontractor quotations.
• Identify project risks, scope gaps, and constructability concerns.
• Prepare competitive proposals with defined scopes, assumptions, and exclusions.
• Participate in bid reviews with leadership and Operations.
• Provide a clear estimating handoff to Project Managers and field leadership.
• Review estimated vs actual performance to improve estimating accuracy.

Skills

Electrical estimating

Medium-voltage distribution

Reading drawings & specs

Labor & material takeoffs

Excel/Bluebeam

Communication skills

Project-cost awareness

Tools

Bluebeam

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Estimator – Electrical Distribution

N Line Electric

Location: Mead or Loveland, Colorado
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–4:00 PM, with flexibility for personal appointments and family events

N Line Electric is seeking an experienced Electrical Distribution Estimator to join our team.

Established in 2003, N Line Electric specializes in medium-voltage electrical distribution and industrial electrical construction throughout Colorado and Wyoming. We're looking for an estimator who understands how electrical distribution work is actually built and can develop accurate, competitive estimates that translate into successful projects in the field.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced estimator, Journeyman Lineman, or electrical professional who wants to use their field knowledge and estimating experience to help grow an established electrical contractor.

Why Join N Line Electric

• Competitive compensation
• Excellent health insurance benefits
• Paid vacation and holidays
• 401(k) with company match
• Profit sharing and bonus opportunities
• Flexible schedule for family and personal needs
• Company vehicle and cell phone as appropriate for the position
• Strong safety culture and low employee turnover
• Long-term career and leadership opportunities
• Established company with more than 20 years in business

What You'll Do

• Prepare estimates for overhead and underground medium-voltage distribution projects
• Review drawings, specifications, bid documents, and project requirements
• Perform material, labor, equipment, and subcontractor takeoffs
• Develop labor hours, crew requirements, production assumptions, and equipment needs
• Obtain and evaluate supplier and subcontractor quotations
• Identify project risks, scope gaps, and constructability concerns
• Prepare competitive proposals with clearly defined scopes, assumptions, and exclusions
• Participate in bid reviews with company leadership and Operations
• Provide a clear estimating handoff to Project Managers and field leadership when projects are awarded
• Review estimated versus actual project performance to continuously improve estimating accuracy

What We're Looking For

• Minimum two years of electrical estimating experience
• Experience with medium-voltage, utility distribution, industrial electrical, or similar construction
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and specifications
• Experience performing labor and material takeoffs
• Strong understanding of construction labor productivity and project costsExperience with estimating software, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Excel
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple estimates and deadlines

Preferred experience includes:

• Overhead and underground electrical distribution estimating
li>McCormick Estimating Software
• Journeyman Lineman or Journeyman Electrician background
• Medium-voltage field construction experience
• Industrial, oil and gas, utility, or municipal electrical construction

Build the Work Before We Build the Project

At N Line Electric, estimating isn't simply putting numbers into a spreadsheet. Our Estimator works closely with Operations and field leadership to determine how we're going to build the project, what resources it will require, and what it will take to perform the work safely and profitably.

If you have electrical distribution experience and are looking for a company where your knowledge and judgment will have a meaningful impact, we'd like to talk with you.