Electrical Estimator Jobs in California
Electrical Estimator jobs in California are among the most active in the nation, driven by large-scale infrastructure investment, commercial construction, renewable energy buildouts, and data center development from entry-level takeoff roles through senior project estimators. The heaviest hiring concentrates in Los Angeles, the San Francisco Bay Area, and San Diego, where firms like Swinerton, Cupertino Electric, and Rosendin Electric have deep roots and consistent estimating needs. The most in-demand specialties are solar and battery storage systems, commercial tenant improvement, and large public works electrical packages. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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DEPCOM Power is seeking an experienced Electrical Estimator to support the continued growth of our utility-scale Solar and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) business. This role will develop accurate, comprehensive project estimates for electrical construction scopes across complex renewable energy projects.
The Electrical Estimator will review engineering and field documentation, perform detailed electrical takeoffs, develop labor and material cost models, evaluate vendor and subcontractor pricing, and identify key estimating assumptions and project risks.
This position is preferably based in Scottsdale, AZ, Bedminster, NJ, Katy, TX, or Pleasanton, CA, with remote consideration available.
Our Team
Join a culture that values ownership, continuous improvement, and innovation, where you'll help shape estimating processes critical to large-scale renewable energy projects. You'll collaborate closely with engineering, procurement, project development, and construction teams to develop competitive proposals and drive successful project outcomes.
At Koch, career growth isn't limited to a predefined path. Through our Principle Based Management™ philosophy, you'll have opportunities to pursue work aligned with your strengths and interests across our network of businesses.
What You Will Do
- Review engineering documentation, design packages, one-line diagrams, bills of material (BOMs), project specifications, and field documentation to develop accurate estimates for utility-scale Solar and BESS projects.
- Develop detailed bottoms-up cost estimates for labor, equipment, materials, subcontractors, rentals, mobilization, and other project costs.
- Perform electrical quantity takeoffs and develop labor and productivity models using engineering design packages and available project documentation.
- Develop estimate assumptions, exclusions, allowances, escalation factors, and contingency strategies to appropriately account for project scope and commercial risk.
- Partner with project development, engineering, procurement, and construction teams to validate scope assumptions, identify project risks, and support proposal development.
- Evaluate vendor and subcontractor pricing and maintain current material, equipment, labor, and productivity data to support competitive and accurate cost models.
- Conduct site visits as needed and incorporate actual project costs, execution feedback, and lessons learned to continuously improve estimating accuracy and proposal qualit
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
- Experience estimating electrical construction work for an electrical contractor, EPC contractor, or similar organization.
- Experience evaluating and estimating work where project or field documentation may be incomplete or require additional scope validation.
- Experience using cost estimating methodologies and estimating software.
- Experience performing quantity takeoffs, labor modeling, productivity analysis, vendor quote evaluation, and contingency development.
- Willing and able to travel up to 25% to project sites, customer meetings, and other business locations.
What Will Put You Ahead
- Experience estimating utility-scale Solar, BESS, or other large-scale electrical construction projects.
- Experience with InEight Estimating or similar estimating software used for large-scale EPC or construction projects.
- Knowledge of electrical commodity pricing and market drivers, including major equipment and materials such as cable, switchgear, transformers, and collection systems.
- Experience developing or improving estimating processes, tools, databases, or methodologies.
For this role, we anticipate paying $110,000 - $150,000 per year. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form.
At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.
Hiring Philosophy
All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here .
Who We Are
As a Koch Engineered Solutions company, DEPCOM Power is a leading energy-solutions partner for the utility solar and broader energy industries, providing project development support, engineering, procurement and construction, energy storage, repowering and operations and maintenance services. Our highly skilled team of conventional and renewable power industry experts work to deliver the lowest cost of energy and the highest rate of return.
At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.
Our Benefits
Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.
Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.
Equal Opportunities
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here , aquí , or tu ).
DEPCOM Power is seeking an experienced Electrical Estimator to support the continued growth of our utility-scale Solar and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) business. This role will develop accurate, comprehensive project estimates for electrical construction scopes across complex renewable energy projects.
The Electrical Estimator will review engineering and field documentation, perform detailed electrical takeoffs, develop labor and material cost models, evaluate vendor and subcontractor pricing, and identify key estimating assumptions and project risks.
This position is preferably based in Scottsdale, AZ, Bedminster, NJ, Katy, TX, or Pleasanton, CA, with remote consideration available.
Our Team
Join a culture that values ownership, continuous improvement, and innovation, where you'll help shape estimating processes critical to large-scale renewable energy projects. You'll collaborate closely with engineering, procurement, project development, and construction teams to develop competitive proposals and drive successful project outcomes.
At Koch, career growth isn't limited to a predefined path. Through our Principle Based Management™ philosophy, you'll have opportunities to pursue work aligned with your strengths and interests across our network of businesses.
What You Will Do
- Review engineering documentation, design packages, one-line diagrams, bills of material (BOMs), project specifications, and field documentation to develop accurate estimates for utility-scale Solar and BESS projects.
- Develop detailed bottoms-up cost estimates for labor, equipment, materials, subcontractors, rentals, mobilization, and other project costs.
- Perform electrical quantity takeoffs and develop labor and productivity models using engineering design packages and available project documentation.
- Develop estimate assumptions, exclusions, allowances, escalation factors, and contingency strategies to appropriately account for project scope and commercial risk.
- Partner with project development, engineering, procurement, and construction teams to validate scope assumptions, identify project risks, and support proposal development.
- Evaluate vendor and subcontractor pricing and maintain current material, equipment, labor, and productivity data to support competitive and accurate cost models.
- Conduct site visits as needed and incorporate actual project costs, execution feedback, and lessons learned to continuously improve estimating accuracy and proposal qualit
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
- Experience estimating electrical construction work for an electrical contractor, EPC contractor, or similar organization.
- Experience evaluating and estimating work where project or field documentation may be incomplete or require additional scope validation.
- Experience using cost estimating methodologies and estimating software.
- Experience performing quantity takeoffs, labor modeling, productivity analysis, vendor quote evaluation, and contingency development.
- Willing and able to travel up to 25% to project sites, customer meetings, and other business locations.
What Will Put You Ahead
- Experience estimating utility-scale Solar, BESS, or other large-scale electrical construction projects.
- Experience with InEight Estimating or similar estimating software used for large-scale EPC or construction projects.
- Knowledge of electrical commodity pricing and market drivers, including major equipment and materials such as cable, switchgear, transformers, and collection systems.
- Experience developing or improving estimating processes, tools, databases, or methodologies.
For this role, we anticipate paying $110,000 - $150,000 per year. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form.
At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.
Hiring Philosophy
All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here .
Who We Are
As a Koch Engineered Solutions company, DEPCOM Power is a leading energy-solutions partner for the utility solar and broader energy industries, providing project development support, engineering, procurement and construction, energy storage, repowering and operations and maintenance services. Our highly skilled team of conventional and renewable power industry experts work to deliver the lowest cost of energy and the highest rate of return.
At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.
Our Benefits
Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.
Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.
Equal Opportunities
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here , aquí , or tu ).
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What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in electrical estimator jobs across California.
- Active California Electrical Contractor license or ability to work under a licensed contractor
- Proven experience reading and interpreting electrical plans, specifications, and one-line diagrams
- Proficiency in estimating software such as Accubid, ConEst, or Bluebeam Revu
- Familiarity with California Building Code and Title 24 energy compliance requirements
- Strong knowledge of material takeoffs, labor unit costing, and subcontractor bid analysis
- Ability to coordinate pre-bid site walks and manage multiple concurrent bid deadlines
Electrical Estimator Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become an electrical estimator in California?
Most electrical estimators in California start in the field as journeyman electricians licensed through the California Department of Industrial Relations, then move into estimating after gaining hands-on project experience. A California Electrical Contractor license issued by the Contractors State License Board is often preferred for senior roles. Some enter through construction management or engineering degrees, then build estimating skills on the job or through NECA training programs offered in California.
Which companies hire electrical estimators in California?
Employers hiring electrical estimators in California right now include AMPAM PARKS MECHANICAL, Turner & Townsend Pty Limited, and Koch, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. California's large volume of public infrastructure projects and commercial development means demand extends well beyond specialty electrical contractors to general contractors and design-build firms with in-house electrical estimating teams.
Which California cities have the most electrical estimator jobs?
San Francisco, La Habra, and Vacaville consistently lead California for electrical estimator openings, reflecting the concentration of commercial construction, tech campus development, and large public works projects in those metros. Smaller markets like Sacramento and Fresno also generate steady openings tied to state government infrastructure spending and Central Valley industrial growth, so the hiring footprint is broader than the coastal metros alone.
Are there remote electrical estimator jobs in California?
Yes, but they're less common than in purely desk-based fields, since electrical estimating often requires site walks, in-person bid reviews, and close coordination with field crews. About 36% of electrical estimator openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those roles tend to concentrate the estimating and takeoff work that can be done digitally, such as plan review, software-based quantity takeoffs, and vendor pricing.
How can I get hired as an electrical estimator in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is joining a large California electrical contractor as a junior estimator or estimating coordinator, supporting senior estimators on bid packages while learning takeoff software and project costing. Firms like Rosendin Electric and Cupertino Electric run structured training pipelines for candidates coming out of IBEW apprenticeships or construction management programs. A Bluebeam or Accubid certification and a portfolio of practice takeoffs built during a NECA or community college construction program gives candidates without direct experience a concrete edge.
Where can I find and apply to electrical estimator jobs in California?
You can find and apply to electrical estimator jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings updated regularly. Find the roles that fit your experience and location and apply directly from the listing.
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