Electrical Estimator Jobs
Electrical Estimator jobs are open across commercial construction, industrial, utilities, and specialty contractors, from entry-level estimating roles to senior and chief estimator positions, with specializations in mechanical-electrical-plumbing, renewable energy, and data center projects. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or work authorization support. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without current or future need for employer sponsorship.
Job Summary
- Prepare complete cost estimates for all types of electrical projects.
- Understand/monitor program of work to ensure estimates are completed prior to deadlines.
- Schedule/attend field walk-through with customer, subcontractor and construction personnel to understand and determine constructability requirements.
- Compare various project documents for accuracy and consistency.
- Participate in estimate review process with internal and external stake holders.
- Follow-up at end of projects to close any loops in the estimating process.
- Prepare work to be estimated: gathering proposals, drawings, specifications and related documents.
- Consult with customers and project managers to gather information to prepare estimates.
- Obtain bids from vendors and components to ensure accuracy and completeness.
- Attend job site walkthroughs as necessary.
- Prepare project construction schedules.
- Submit Request for Information to clients.
- Review and monitor job costs versus budgets.
- Keep emphasis on the client by developing an understanding of the client’s culture, key people and processes.
- Assist construction personnel throughout the project life-cycle in tracking and understanding basis of cost estimate.
- Assist in the preparation and submission of change orders.
- 3 or more years’ related experience or equivalent education, technical training and experience.
- Accubid/LiveCount and/or Construction Environment experience a plus.
- Proficient PC and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel and Word) skills.
- Strong mathematical skills.
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex documents.
- Customer Oriented - Ability to take care of the customers’ needs while following company procedures.
- Communication - Ability to communicate effectively using a variety of mediums.
- Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
- Time Management: Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.
- Strong mathematical skills.
- Successfully pass pre-employment (post offer) background check, and MVR check when responsibilities require operating motor vehicles, and drug-test as may be required per federal or client contract, or DOT policy.
Benefits: A comprehensive suite of benefits are offered to all eligible employees and their families, including flexible medical/dental/vision options, life and disability insurance, paid leave, 401(k) retirement plan with company contribution, supplemental insurance options, discount programs, and competitive pay.
IES is a national provider of industrial products and infrastructure services to a variety of end markets, including electrical, mechanical and communications contracting solutions for the commercial, industrial, residential and renewable energy markets. IES is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol IESC. As of the end of IES’s 2025 fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, IES produced over $3.3 billion in revenue and employed over 10,200 employees at over 174 domestic locations across the United States.
NOTE TO ALL AGENCIES: Any unsolicited agency resumes or agency represented candidates that are presented to any IES employee without first having a signed contract between that agency and the IES Talent Acquisition organization will become the property of IES and no fees will be paid.
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This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or work authorization support. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without current or future need for employer sponsorship.
Job Summary
- Prepare complete cost estimates for all types of electrical projects.
- Understand/monitor program of work to ensure estimates are completed prior to deadlines.
- Schedule/attend field walk-through with customer, subcontractor and construction personnel to understand and determine constructability requirements.
- Compare various project documents for accuracy and consistency.
- Participate in estimate review process with internal and external stake holders.
- Follow-up at end of projects to close any loops in the estimating process.
- Prepare work to be estimated: gathering proposals, drawings, specifications and related documents.
- Consult with customers and project managers to gather information to prepare estimates.
- Obtain bids from vendors and components to ensure accuracy and completeness.
- Attend job site walkthroughs as necessary.
- Prepare project construction schedules.
- Submit Request for Information to clients.
- Review and monitor job costs versus budgets.
- Keep emphasis on the client by developing an understanding of the client’s culture, key people and processes.
- Assist construction personnel throughout the project life-cycle in tracking and understanding basis of cost estimate.
- Assist in the preparation and submission of change orders.
- 3 or more years’ related experience or equivalent education, technical training and experience.
- Accubid/LiveCount and/or Construction Environment experience a plus.
- Proficient PC and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel and Word) skills.
- Strong mathematical skills.
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex documents.
- Customer Oriented - Ability to take care of the customers’ needs while following company procedures.
- Communication - Ability to communicate effectively using a variety of mediums.
- Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
- Time Management: Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.
- Strong mathematical skills.
- Successfully pass pre-employment (post offer) background check, and MVR check when responsibilities require operating motor vehicles, and drug-test as may be required per federal or client contract, or DOT policy.
Benefits: A comprehensive suite of benefits are offered to all eligible employees and their families, including flexible medical/dental/vision options, life and disability insurance, paid leave, 401(k) retirement plan with company contribution, supplemental insurance options, discount programs, and competitive pay.
IES is a national provider of industrial products and infrastructure services to a variety of end markets, including electrical, mechanical and communications contracting solutions for the commercial, industrial, residential and renewable energy markets. IES is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol IESC. As of the end of IES’s 2025 fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, IES produced over $3.3 billion in revenue and employed over 10,200 employees at over 174 domestic locations across the United States.
NOTE TO ALL AGENCIES: Any unsolicited agency resumes or agency represented candidates that are presented to any IES employee without first having a signed contract between that agency and the IES Talent Acquisition organization will become the property of IES and no fees will be paid.
EEO & Affirmative Action
View Your Equal Employment Opportunity rights under the law. "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal; Conozca sus Derechos: La Discriminación en el Lugar de Trabajo es Ilegal
Disability Accommodation
IES Participates in E-Verify/IES participa en el programa E-Verify
E-Verify Information/ Información sobre E-Verify
Right to Work/Ley de Derecho al Trabajo
English/Español
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Who's Hiring
- Jobot31
- Rosendin Electric20
- McCarthy Building10
- InPwr9
- EMCOR7
Top Industries Hiring
- Construction & Real Estate38
- Staffing & Recruiting32
- Energy9
- Manufacturing6
- Consulting & Professional Services5
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in electrical estimator jobs.
- 2-5 years of electrical estimating experience in commercial or industrial construction
- Proficiency in estimating software such as Accubid, Trimble, or ConEst
- Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, specifications, and one-line diagrams
- Knowledge of NEC codes, labor rates, and material pricing for electrical systems
- Experience preparing detailed material takeoffs and labor-hour estimates
- Associate or bachelor's degree in electrical engineering technology, construction management, or equivalent field experience
Tips for Your Electrical Estimator Job Search
Quantify your bid volume on your resume
List the annual dollar value of bids you've managed or contributed to, the project types you've estimated, and the software you used. Hiring managers screen for candidates who've worked at relevant project scales, so specifics beat vague descriptions every time.
Highlight proficiency in estimating software
Call out your experience with tools like Accubid, Trimble, or Bluebeam in a dedicated skills section. Many job postings screen for specific platforms before reading the rest of your resume, so burying this in a job description paragraph means you'll get filtered out.
Target listings by project type and delivery method
Filter openings by the construction delivery method the employer uses, such as design-build, design-bid-build, or EPC. Your takeoff and bid-tab experience in one method doesn't always translate directly, so matching on project delivery type sharpens your fit from the first line.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists electrical estimator openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare a sample scope-of-work walkthrough
Interviewers at electrical contractors frequently ask you to walk through how you'd estimate a specific project type. Practice narrating your takeoff process aloud, including how you handle allowances, labor burden, and subcontractor quotes, before your first screen call.
Negotiate on base using total project exposure
When discussing compensation, anchor your ask to the total value of bids you've owned, not just your years of experience. Estimators who can show they've independently managed large bids command higher base offers than those who cite tenure alone.
Electrical Estimator Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most electrical estimators?
The companies hiring the most electrical estimators right now include Jobot, Rosendin Electric, and McCarthy Building, with the largest share of openings in Texas, Florida, and California, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Demand tends to concentrate at mid-size to large electrical contractors with active commercial or industrial project pipelines.
How many electrical estimator jobs are remote?
About 21% of electrical estimator openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting that most estimation work is office-based and tied to project site coordination. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote flexibility are takeoff and quantity surveying roles at national contractors where site visits are handled by a separate field team.
How do you become an electrical estimator?
Most electrical estimators start in the field as electricians or project engineers, building hands-on knowledge of labor hours and material costs before moving to an estimating desk. From there, learning takeoff software, studying NEC code applications, and shadowing senior estimators on live bids accelerates the transition. Certifications from organizations like ASPE can strengthen your candidacy when you're ready to apply for dedicated estimating roles.
Can you get hired as an electrical estimator with little or no experience?
Yes, some electrical contractors hire junior or apprentice estimators who come from an electrician apprenticeship or a construction management program. Your strongest assets at that stage are field experience with conduit, panel work, or service installation, since you already understand labor complexity in ways a pure office candidate does not. Targeting smaller contractors who train in-house gives you the best entry point.
What does the electrical estimator interview process look like?
The process typically starts with a phone screen covering your estimating software experience and the types of projects you've bid. A hiring manager interview follows, where you'll often walk through your estimating workflow on a hypothetical project. Some employers add a practical takeoff exercise using a set of drawings before extending an offer, particularly for mid-level and senior roles.
Where can I find and apply to electrical estimator jobs?
You can find and apply to electrical estimator jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your experience and project specialization, then apply directly to each listing from the same page.
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