Senior Electrical Estimator - U.S.

Jacobs; Cary (NC); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Job summary

Jacobs in Cary, North Carolina is seeking a Senior Electrical and I&C Estimator to develop construction cost estimates for various projects. This role requires at least 10 years of experience in the field and offers a hybrid working policy that allows for remote work.

Jacobs provides comprehensive health and welfare benefits, including medical, dental, vision insurance, and an unlimited Personalized Paid Time Off policy, which helps employees balance work and personal life effectively.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of electrical/I&C estimating experience in a related industry.
• Experience in conceptual estimating.
• Ability to foresee events and respond proactively.

Responsibilities

• Develop conceptual and detail construction cost estimates for all electrical and I&C systems.
• Interpret plans & specifications through all design phases.
• Prepare and maintain historical cost data.

Skills

Electrical/Instrumentation and controls estimating experience

Proficiency in standard office software (MS Project, Bluebeam)

Ability to read and interpret electrical specifications

Ability to perform Quantity Survey

Working knowledge of codes in the electrical/I&C discipline

Strong organizational skills

Tools

MS Project

PDF file editor programs

Bluebeam

Sage Estimating software

Job description

At Jacobs, we’re challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world’s most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission‑critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting‑edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

Jacobs is currently seeking a talented Senior Electrical and I&C Estimator and you’ll be responsible for developing construction cost estimates for buildings/vertical construction, water/wastewater, pump stations and power projects.

We’ll lean on you to apply practical field experience and constructability expertise to the development of conceptual estimates when minimal design drawing and information are available.

We value collaboration and believe that in‑person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our Hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

• We’ll be considering qualified candidates who reside within the United States and you’ll be assigned to the nearest Jacobs office within 50 miles for our Hybrid working policy.

Design your career with a company that inspires and empowers you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed — today and into tomorrow.

Key Duties And Responsibilities

• Develop conceptual and detail construction cost estimates for all electrical and instrumentation and controls (I&C) systems
• Interpret plans & specifications from multiple design phases; program, conceptual, design development through 100% Construction Documents and into change orders and generate quantity takeoffs and pricing for all systems.
• Familiar with techniques, procedures, methods and the nature of the applicable civil, structural and architectural construction systems.
• Ability to develop work breakdown structure for complex projects to provide clear and logical cost estimates
• Ability to write Basis of Estimate to accurately describe the estimating methodology and assumptions.
• Ability to generate quantity takeoffs and calculate costs using labor rates, production rates, material pricing schedules and historical data
• Collect cost data from functional representatives, subcontractors, and vendors
• Understand construction market trends and the implications for estimating
• Contribute to risk analysis, value engineering and constructability exercises.
• Prepare and maintain historical cost data
• Contribute to Risk Analyses, Value Engineering, and Constructability exercises
• Create cost models for estimating elements
• Assist lead estimator with reporting functions and assembly of project deliverables

Here’s what you’ll need

• 10+ years of electrical/Instrumentation and controls estimating experience in a related industry.
• Proficiency in the use of standard office computer systems such as MS Project, PDF file editor programs, Bluebeam etc.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical specifications and drawings.
• Ability to perform a quality Quantity Survey from available documents and apply cost factors to calculate a unit price.
• Experience in conceptual estimating.
• Working knowledge of codes in the electrical/I&C discipline.
• Strong organizational skills to meet client deadlines.
• Ability to foresee events and anticipate changes and respond to them in a proactive manner.

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Experience from the oil and gas industry.
• Past experience with “Hard Bid” general contractor estimating.
• Past experience with actual construction of electrical installations.
• Knowledge of Sage Estimating software.

Benefits

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well‑being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full‑time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

The base salary range for this position is $140,000.00 to $175,000.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Job posted on July 01, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.