Electrical Estimator

Crawford Thomas Recruiting

Roanoke, VA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$60,000–$100,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Business Development, Construction, Cost Estimates, Detail Oriented, Electrical Components, Electrical Engineering, Electrical Wiring, Electricity, Human Resources, Multitasking, Needs Assessment, Network Operations Center, Organizational Skills, Product Safety, Proposal Writing, Public Safety, Purchasing/Procurement, Safety/Work Safety, Switchgear, Team Player, Three Phase Power, Time Management, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Roanoke, VA
POSTED
2 days ago

Our client is a 60+ year-old equipment building manufacturer and integrator specializing in mission-critical solutions for industries such as data centers, utility substations, and public safety communications. Operating as an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), the company emphasizes safety, product quality, on-time delivery, and strong client partnerships, ensuring every project meets the highest standards. With a global footprint across all seven continents and 82 countries, our client combines innovation, reliability, and collaborative service to deliver customized, world-class solutions for its clients.

Salary:
$60,000 - $100,000 per year, based on experience

Job Summary:
The Electrical Estimator will prepare bids and written proposals based on specifications provided by customers or Business Development Managers. This role requires strong multi-tasking skills, attention to detail, and familiarity with industrial and data-center electrical systems, including three-phase power, UPS/battery systems, busway distribution, and high-density layouts.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Assist in the bids and proposals process to estimate costs and prepare detailed written proposals and compliance matrices.
  • Review project specifications and drawings, build clarifications and exceptions, and call out discrepancies.
  • Determine material quantities and labor required for total job cost using internal data and supplier/subcontractor quotes.
  • Maintain accurate material costs with Purchasing and labor costs with Human Resources.
  • Support Business Development Managers by following up on previous quotations.
  • Read and interpret one-line wiring diagrams to determine equipment needs.
  • Demonstrate familiarity with data-center redundancy strategies (N/N+1/2N), UPS/battery systems, industrial electrical equipment (MCCs, switchgear, transformers, VFDs), and safety considerations.
  • Perform other tasks as assigned by the Bids and Proposals Manager and Lead Estimator.
Qualifications:
  • One-year certificate or associate degree (or equivalent experience).
  • 2+ years of estimating experience.
  • Intermediate knowledge of construction and electrical systems.
  • Excellent written and organizational skills.
  • Ability to multi-task and maintain professionalism with confidential information.
  • Familiarity with industrial, utility, or data-center electrical systems preferred.

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