Senior Electrical Estimator: Data Center & Industrial EPC

Essenti Talent; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary based on experience

Competitive per diem for travel

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company matching

Health savings account options

Short-term and long-term disability

Employee discount programs

Job summary

Essenti Talent is seeking a Sr. Electrical Estimator for industrial EPC and data center projects in Houston. This on-site role offers nationwide opportunities, spanning bidding, takeoffs, and proposal development.

You will review drawings, perform takeoffs, analyze costs, and collaborate with engineering, procurement, and construction teams to deliver competitive estimates. Data center experience is a plus but not required; willingness to travel is essential.

Qualifications

• Electrical estimating for industrial, commercial, EPC, or mission-critical projects.
• Ability to interpret drawings, specs, and contract documents.
• Experience with cost estimating, takeoffs, and subcontractor bid evaluation.
• Willingness to travel nationwide as needed; onsite role in Houston.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed electrical and instrumentation estimates for complex projects.
• Review drawings, specs, and bid documents to determine scope.
• Perform quantity takeoffs and calculate material, labor and equipment costs.
• Evaluate supplier and subcontractor quotations for accuracy.
• Collaborate with engineering, procurement, and construction teams during bidding.
• Develop proposal documentation and final bid packages.
• Maintain historical cost data and improve estimating accuracy.
• Participate in pre-bid meetings, site visits, and project walkdowns.

Skills

Electrical estimating

Electrical drawings

Quantity takeoffs

Estimating software

Excel proficiency

Analytical skills

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Construction Management

Tools

Bluebeam

McCormick

Accubid

Job description

Essenti Talent is seeking a Sr. Electrical Estimator for industrial EPC and data center projects in Houston. This on-site role offers nationwide opportunities, spanning bidding, takeoffs, and proposal development.

You will review drawings, perform takeoffs, analyze costs, and collaborate with engineering, procurement, and construction teams to deliver competitive estimates. Data center experience is a plus but not required; willingness to travel is essential.