Industrial Electrical Estimator — EPC Bids & Planning

Primoris Services Corporation; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation packages

Excellent benefits

401(k) with company match

ESPP

Pet coverage

Legal assistance

Award‑winning safety programs

Job summary

ARB, Inc. is seeking an Electrical Estimator to lead front-end estimates for complex industrial projects, including power distribution, instrumentation, and control systems.

You will develop detailed cost estimates, collaborate with engineering and procurement, and ensure estimates align with client requirements and project plans. The role requires strong electrical knowledge, experience with EPC environments, and proficiency in estimating software and Excel.

Qualifications

• Experience estimating in EPC, industrial, or heavy process facilities.
• Strong technical knowledge of industrial electrical systems and installations.
• Proficiency with common estimating software and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Review and interpret electrical drawings, single-line diagrams, layouts, specifications, and client standards.
• Prepare detailed labor, material, equipment, subcontractor, and indirect cost estimates for EPC lumpsum, unit-rate, and T&M.
• Collaborate with engineering, project management, procurement, and construction teams to confirm scope, assumptions, execution plans, and risk factors.
• Develop installation labor strategies for industrial electrical systems including power distribution, MCCs, instrumentation, and control systems.
• Solicit, evaluate, and level vendor and subcontractor quotations; participate in negotiations for supplier and subcontractor bids.
• Apply electrical codes and standards relevant to industrial facilities (NEC, NFPA, API, ISA, IEEE, etc.).
• Analyze cost impacts related to project changes, client clarifications, and scope growth.
• Participate in bid strategy meetings and support pricing decisions with detailed backup documentation.
• Prepare formal bid packages, exhibits, and cost summaries for client and internal review.
• Conduct site visits and brownfield walkdowns to validate constructability assumptions.
• Maintain historical cost data, productivity benchmarks, and estimating templates for future bids.
• Support procurement activities by refining material takeoffs and long-lead item forecasts.
• Participate in post-project reviews and lessons-learned to improve estimating accuracy and methodology.
• Transition from estimating to the field team after successful bids to ensure smooth project execution and continuity.

Skills

Electrical estimating

Industrial electrical systems

Estimating software

Microsoft Excel

Reading drawings

Tools

Accubid

McCormick

Electrical Bid Manager

Bluebeam

Job description

ARB, Inc. is seeking an Electrical Estimator to lead front-end estimates for complex industrial projects, including power distribution, instrumentation, and control systems.

You will develop detailed cost estimates, collaborate with engineering and procurement, and ensure estimates align with client requirements and project plans. The role requires strong electrical knowledge, experience with EPC environments, and proficiency in estimating software and Excel.