Junior Electrical Estimator

ADP, Inc.; Sterling Heights (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, life insurance

401(k) with Company match

PTO & Paid Holidays

Hands-On Training

Career Growth & Development

Job summary

Serve Electric in Sterling Heights, MI is seeking a Junior Electrical Project Estimator to join our estimating and project management team. You will price medium to large industrial electrical projects, from RFQ to project kickoff, with mentorship during your first 3–6 months.

Ideal for recent graduates or early-career professionals eager to learn, you will help prepare cost estimates, review scopes, and maintain project documentation in a collaborative, growth‑oriented environment.

Qualifications

• 0–3 years of professional electrical estimating experience.
• Exposure to electrical parts, components, or materials via co-op/internship/early role.
• Understanding of electrical systems, blueprints, and construction practices.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to learn and grow within the company.

Responsibilities

• Review RFQ documentation and assist cost estimates for electrical projects.
• Prepare cost estimates including material take-offs and labor calculations.
• Analyze project plans, specs, and documents to define scope and requirements.
• Develop cost estimates for electrical systems like power distribution and controls.
• Track costs and maintain accurate project documentation.
• Support transition of quotes to active projects and maintain schedules.
• Coordinate customer meetings and communicate with clients, vendors and internal teams.
• Travel to job sites as needed to gather estimating information.

Skills

0-3 years experience

Electrical parts exposure

Understanding electrical systems

Analytical skills

Microsoft Excel

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Willingness to learn

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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Full Time Sterling Heights, MI, US

Salary Range: $55,000.00 To $65,000.00 Annually

Serve Electric | Sterling Heights, Michigan

ABOUT THIS ROLE

As a Junior Electrical Project Estimator, you'll work directly alongside our estimating and project management team to help price medium to large scale industrial electrical projects- material handling, conveyors, industrial power distribution, process controls, and communication cabling. You'll be involved from the moment an RFQ comes in all the way through to project kickoff.

This role is best suited for candidates with 0–3 years of professional experience- including recent graduates, early-career professionals, or those early in an electrical/technical career path who are eager to learn and grow in the electrical estimating field. You'll be joining a team of experienced estimators who will train you directly, with an expectation of shadowing and hands-on mentorship for your first 3-6 months as you ramp up.

The Junior Electrical Project Estimator will support in preparing cost estimates, reviewing project scopes, and managing documentation to ensure project success.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Full Benefits Package: Health, dental, vision, life insurance, and HSA
• 401(k) with Company match
• PTO & Paid Holidays
• Hands-On Training: you'll learn estimating from experienced professionals in the industrial electrical space
• Career Growth & Development Opportunities: over time, with training and experience, there's room to grow

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

• Assist in reviewing and interpreting customer RFQ documentation
• Support in preparing cost estimates for electrical projects, including material take-offs and labor calculations
• Learn to analyze project plans, specifications, and other documents to understand project scope and requirements
• Assist in developing accurate cost estimates for industrial power distribution, process controls, and communication cabling
• Help track costs and maintain accurate project documentation

Project Coordination & Documentation:

• Support the transition of quotes to active projects by compiling necessary project documentation
• Help maintain project schedules and punch lists to track deliverables
• Assist in reviewing purchase orders and service agreements with leadership
• Participate in project debriefs to improve future estimating processes

Customer & Team Communication:

• Assist in coordinating and scheduling customer meetings to review project scope and requirements
• Support communication between clients, vendors, and internal teams regarding estimates and project details
• Travel to job sites as needed to gather information for estimating purposes

WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING

• 0–3 years of professional experience - recent graduates and early-career candidates encouraged to apply
• Some exposure to electrical parts, components, or materials i.e. a co-op, internship, part-time job, or early role at an electrical/industrial supply house, wholesaler, distributor, or contractor. We're not looking for deep specialization here, we want someone early in their career who's curious and ready to learn
• Basic understanding of electrical systems, blueprints, and construction practices
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Willingness to learn and grow within the company

If you're a recent grad or an early-career candidate with a technical mind and a hunger to learn, we want to hear from you! You'll be working alongside experienced professionals who will invest in your development, but you need to show up ready to dig in, ask good questions, and take ownership of your work.