Junior Electrical Project Estimator — Learn & Grow

Serve electric, llc.; Sterling Heights (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

HSA

401(k) with company match

PTO & Paid Holidays

Hands-On Training

Career Growth

Job summary

Serve Electric, Sterling Heights, MI, is seeking a Junior Electrical Project Estimator to price medium to large industrial electrical projects. You’ll be mentored by experienced estimators for 3–6 months and will contribute from RFQ review to project kickoff.

Ideal candidates have 0–3 years of experience, basic electrical knowledge, and a willingness to learn. The role includes on-site collaboration with a team working on power distribution, process controls, and cabling projects.

Qualifications

• 0–3 years of professional experience; recent graduates encouraged to apply.
• Some exposure to electrical parts, components, or materials through a co-op, internship, part-time job, or early role.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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: compile necessary project documentation for quotes to active projects.
• 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 estimating processes.
• Customer & Team Communication: coordinate and schedule customer meetings to review scope.
• 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.

Skills

Excel

Blueprints

Electrical systems

Analytical

Teamwork

0–3 years exp

Job description

Serve Electric, Sterling Heights, MI, is seeking a Junior Electrical Project Estimator to price medium to large industrial electrical projects. You’ll be mentored by experienced estimators for 3–6 months and will contribute from RFQ review to project kickoff.

Ideal candidates have 0–3 years of experience, basic electrical knowledge, and a willingness to learn. The role includes on-site collaboration with a team working on power distribution, process controls, and cabling projects.