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Electrical Estimator roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring at least a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, construction management, or a related field. Employers in construction, utilities, and engineering services file LCAs through DOL before petitioning USCIS, and cap-subject registrations open each April for an October 1 start date.
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ARB, Inc., a top-ranked EPC leader, is now seeking an Electrical Estimator to take the lead on electrical estimates for complex industrial projects, and develop accurate, detailed, and competitive cost estimates. This role plays a critical part in front-end project development, bidding, and execution planning for complex electrical scopes including power generation, instrumentation, controls, grounding, and classified-area installations. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, solid electrical knowledge, proficiency in industry-related software, and the ability to produce clear, organized reports for the lead estimator and project team.
Key Responsibilities
- Review and interpret electrical drawings, single-line diagrams, layouts, specifications, and client standards.
- Prepare detailed labor, material, equipment, subcontractor, and indirect cost estimates for EPC lump-sum, unit-rate, and T&M.
- Collaborate with engineering, project management, procurement, and construction teams to confirm scope, assumptions, execution plans, and risk factors.
- Develop installation labor strategies for industrial electrical systems including power distribution, MCCs, instrumentation, and control systems.
- Solicit, evaluate, and level vendor and subcontractor quotations; participate in negotiations for supplier and subcontractor bids.
- Apply electrical codes and standards relevant to industrial facilities (NEC, NFPA, API, ISA, IEEE, etc.).
- Analyze cost impacts related to project changes, client clarifications, and scope growth.
- Participate in bid strategy meetings and support pricing decisions with detailed backup documentation.
- Prepare formal bid packages, exhibits, and cost summaries for client and internal review.
- Conduct site visits and brownfield walkdowns to validate constructability assumptions.
- Maintain historical cost data, productivity benchmarks, and estimating templates for future bids.
- Support procurement activities by refining material takeoffs and long-lead item forecasts.
- Participate in post-project reviews and lessons-learned to improve estimating accuracy and methodology.
- Transition from estimating to the field team after successful bids to ensure smooth project execution and continuity.
Skills and Qualifications
- Prior experience in electrical estimating EPC, industrial, oil & gas, refinery, power generation, or heavy process facilities.
- Strong technical knowledge of industrial electrical systems, hazardous-area installations, and construction methods.
- Proficiency with estimating software such as Accubid, McCormick, Electrical Bid Manager, or equivalent.
- Working knowledge of EPC contracting models, including risk allocation, contingency planning, and pricing strategies.
- Experience evaluating labor productivity, composite crews, and union labor environments.
- Familiarity with vendor procurement, subcontractor bid leveling, and commercial evaluations.
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Bluebeam.
- Ability to read and interpret complex electrical drawings and multi-discipline EPC design packages.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and attention-to-detail skills.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to interface with owners, engineers, vendors, construction teams, and senior leadership.
- Ability to manage multiple bids simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines.
- Experience with project management and scheduling tools is a plus.
Compensation/Benefits
- Annual salary range of $120–$170K commensurate with education, experience and skillset.
Benefits:
- Competitive compensation, paid weekly.
- Best-in-class medical, dental, vision, and LTD/STD coverage.
- 401(k) with company match, vested on day one.
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan [ESPP].
- Pet coverage for your furry friends.
- Legal assistance coverage.
- Award-winning safety programs.
EEO Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Agency Statement
We are not accepting resumes from Third Party Recruiting Firms for this position. If you are an Agency or Search firm representative, contact the Primoris Talent Acquisition Manager directly for consideration. Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees arising from the use of resumes and online response forms through this source. In addition, Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees on unsolicited resumes that are submitted to any member of the Staffing or Operations team. Primoris has established an approved vendor program for this service and will only consider accepting submissions from those approved firms. For consideration in becoming an approved vendor, contact HR.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Job Overview:
ARB, Inc., a top-ranked EPC leader, is now seeking an Electrical Estimator to take the lead on electrical estimates for complex industrial projects, and develop accurate, detailed, and competitive cost estimates. This role plays a critical part in front-end project development, bidding, and execution planning for complex electrical scopes including power generation, instrumentation, controls, grounding, and classified-area installations. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, solid electrical knowledge, proficiency in industry-related software, and the ability to produce clear, organized reports for the lead estimator and project team.
Key Responsibilities
- Review and interpret electrical drawings, single-line diagrams, layouts, specifications, and client standards.
- Prepare detailed labor, material, equipment, subcontractor, and indirect cost estimates for EPC lump-sum, unit-rate, and T&M.
- Collaborate with engineering, project management, procurement, and construction teams to confirm scope, assumptions, execution plans, and risk factors.
- Develop installation labor strategies for industrial electrical systems including power distribution, MCCs, instrumentation, and control systems.
- Solicit, evaluate, and level vendor and subcontractor quotations; participate in negotiations for supplier and subcontractor bids.
- Apply electrical codes and standards relevant to industrial facilities (NEC, NFPA, API, ISA, IEEE, etc.).
- Analyze cost impacts related to project changes, client clarifications, and scope growth.
- Participate in bid strategy meetings and support pricing decisions with detailed backup documentation.
- Prepare formal bid packages, exhibits, and cost summaries for client and internal review.
- Conduct site visits and brownfield walkdowns to validate constructability assumptions.
- Maintain historical cost data, productivity benchmarks, and estimating templates for future bids.
- Support procurement activities by refining material takeoffs and long-lead item forecasts.
- Participate in post-project reviews and lessons-learned to improve estimating accuracy and methodology.
- Transition from estimating to the field team after successful bids to ensure smooth project execution and continuity.
Skills and Qualifications
- Prior experience in electrical estimating EPC, industrial, oil & gas, refinery, power generation, or heavy process facilities.
- Strong technical knowledge of industrial electrical systems, hazardous-area installations, and construction methods.
- Proficiency with estimating software such as Accubid, McCormick, Electrical Bid Manager, or equivalent.
- Working knowledge of EPC contracting models, including risk allocation, contingency planning, and pricing strategies.
- Experience evaluating labor productivity, composite crews, and union labor environments.
- Familiarity with vendor procurement, subcontractor bid leveling, and commercial evaluations.
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Bluebeam.
- Ability to read and interpret complex electrical drawings and multi-discipline EPC design packages.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and attention-to-detail skills.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to interface with owners, engineers, vendors, construction teams, and senior leadership.
- Ability to manage multiple bids simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines.
- Experience with project management and scheduling tools is a plus.
Compensation/Benefits
- Annual salary range of $120–$170K commensurate with education, experience and skillset.
Benefits:
- Competitive compensation, paid weekly.
- Best-in-class medical, dental, vision, and LTD/STD coverage.
- 401(k) with company match, vested on day one.
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan [ESPP].
- Pet coverage for your furry friends.
- Legal assistance coverage.
- Award-winning safety programs.
EEO Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Agency Statement
We are not accepting resumes from Third Party Recruiting Firms for this position. If you are an Agency or Search firm representative, contact the Primoris Talent Acquisition Manager directly for consideration. Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees arising from the use of resumes and online response forms through this source. In addition, Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees on unsolicited resumes that are submitted to any member of the Staffing or Operations team. Primoris has established an approved vendor program for this service and will only consider accepting submissions from those approved firms. For consideration in becoming an approved vendor, contact HR.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Electrical Estimator
Verify your degree meets specialty occupation
USCIS requires a directly related bachelor's degree for H-1B approval. A degree in electrical engineering or construction management aligns cleanly, but a business degree won't, get a credential evaluation early if your transcript title is ambiguous.
Target contractors with recurring LCA filings
Electrical estimating demand spikes with large infrastructure projects, so focus on ENR-ranked contractors and utility-scale developers. Their repeat H-1B filings signal an established sponsorship process rather than a one-off hire that stalls in HR.
Search verified sponsors on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Electrical Estimator roles by employers with confirmed LCA filing history. DOL disclosure data shows which companies have actually filed, not just which ones say they're open to sponsorship.
Request the prevailing wage tier before negotiating
Run your metro area and SOC code through the OFLC Wage Search before your offer call. Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the prevailing level, knowing Wage Level II or III for your city prevents a lowball offer that USCIS will flag.
Confirm employer E-Verify enrollment at offer stage
H-1B employers aren't automatically E-Verify participants, but federal contractors are. Ask your prospective employer directly, their E-Verify status affects onboarding timelines and signals how familiar their HR team is with work authorization compliance.
Plan around the cap gap if you're on OPT
If you're transitioning from F-1 OPT, a timely H-1B registration and an employer willing to file by April keeps your work authorization continuous through October 1 under cap-gap rules. Confirm your OPT end date against the USCIS registration window.
H-1B Visa Electrical Estimator: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Electrical Estimator role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, provided the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as electrical engineering, construction management, or a closely aligned discipline. USCIS evaluates the job duties, not just the title. Roles that accept any degree or equate years of experience with a degree without a specific field requirement can face RFEs, so the job description language your employer uses in the LCA matters.
Which employers most commonly sponsor H-1B visas for Electrical Estimators?
Large electrical contractors, ENR-ranked construction firms, utility companies, and engineering consulting firms with repeat infrastructure projects file LCAs most consistently for this role. You can cross-reference DOL disclosure data to confirm actual filing history rather than relying on employer claims. Migrate Mate surfaces this data by employer so you can identify sponsors with a verified track record before you apply.
How does the prevailing wage requirement affect Electrical Estimator H-1B petitions?
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your specific occupation and metro area. Electrical Estimator wages vary significantly by region and project type, so the certified wage in Houston differs from Seattle. Use the OFLC Wage Search with the correct SOC code to check the applicable wage level before accepting an offer, since underpaying relative to the LCA is a compliance violation.
Can construction or project-based work cause problems for an H-1B Electrical Estimator?
It can, if your employer places you at client sites or project locations not listed on the original LCA. USCIS requires an amended or new petition when a worksite change is material. Employers in construction should file a new LCA covering any long-term offsite location. Clarify with your employer how they handle multi-site work before the petition is filed, not after your first project assignment.
What happens to H-1B status if a project ends or the employer downsizes?
If your H-1B employer terminates your position, you have a 60-day grace period to find a new sponsoring employer, change status, or depart the U.S. A new employer can file an H-1B transfer petition during this window, and you can begin working for them once USCIS receives the petition. Starting your job search before project completion gives you more runway to line up a transfer without a gap.