Senior Electrical Estimator - Industrial EPC Projects

ARB, Inc; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid weekly pay

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Pet coverage

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. The role involves interpreting drawings, preparing detailed cost estimates, and coordinating with engineering, procurement, and construction teams to validate scope and risks.

The successful candidate will apply NEC, NFPA, API, ISA, and IEEE standards, develop bid packages, and support procurement with takeoffs and vendor

Qualifications

• Experience estimating for EPC, industrial, oil & gas, refinery, or heavy process facilities.
• Strong technical knowledge of industrial electrical systems and installation methods.
• Proficiency with estimating software (Accubid, McCormick, EBM, or equivalent).
• Advanced Excel, Word, PowerPoint skills required.

Responsibilities

• Review electrical drawings and specs for scope and risk.
• Prepare detailed labor, material, equipment, and subcontractor estimates.
• Solicit and level vendor/subcontractor bids and negotiate pricing.
• Develop installation labor strategies for industrial electrical systems.
• Maintain cost data and estimating templates for future bids.
• Support procurement with takeoffs and long-lead item forecasts.

Skills

Electrical estimating

Cost analysis

NEC/ISA/IEEE knowledge

Estimating software

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. The role involves interpreting drawings, preparing detailed cost estimates, and coordinating with engineering, procurement, and construction teams to validate scope and risks.

The successful candidate will apply NEC, NFPA, API, ISA, and IEEE standards, develop bid packages, and support procurement with takeoffs and vendor