Junior Electrical Estimator - Industrial Projects(Training)

Automatic Data Processing, 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

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.