Interstates

Electrical Estimator

Interstates$75K — $90K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2 years of experience in Electrical or Electrical Estimating
  • Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat
  • Knowledge of electrical code requirements and basic engineering calculations
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Develop accurate electrical construction estimates for competitive bids
  • Analyze and interpret detailed drawings and specifications
  • Price value-engineered alternatives to design plans
  • Perform budget pricing from schematic drawings
  • Draft proposals and scope letters for clients
  • Attend job walks and pre-bid meetings with stakeholders
  • Collaborate with project managers on ongoing change-orders

Benefits

  • 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
  • Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Company Discount Perk Program for nationwide brands
  • Flexible schedule with Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
  • Bonus incentives for fiscal performance and merit increases
  • Supportive family and safety culture
  • Company events for team bonding and community outreach
  • Opportunities for professional advancement and education
  • Career coaching focused on long-term development
Full Job Description
Are you an electrician who is ready to bring your years of field experience and knowledge from installing electrical systems, and apply them in an office environment with an industry leader? Then our Electrical Estimator role is a perfect fit for you!

As an Electrical Estimator at Interstates, you will continue to grow and demonstrate those skills by developing timely and accurate cost estimates across a variety of industries and electrical installations for our clients. The variety of clients and industries that Interstates serves, keeps our electrical estimators at the leading edge of the latest designs, code, and electrical systems for the industry.

Responsibilities:

The estimating department is responsible for producing project-specific construction estimates based on written and/or oral instructions from our clients. Your role in this process will be as follows:
  • Develop accurate and timely electrical construction estimates on which we base competitive bids and proposals for our client-base customers.
  • Analyze and interpret detailed drawings and specifications.
  • Determine and price value-engineered alternatives to plans and specifications.
  • Perform budget pricing from schematic drawings and narrative.
  • Draft scope letters, proposals and vendor solicitations.
  • Attend job walks; pre-bid meetings; collaborations and conferences with clients and design professionals.
  • Work under deadline pressures in an efficient, composed and calm manner.

Additional Essential Functions:
  • Work alongside other estimators, project managers and project engineers on change-orders and cost-to-complete estimates of on-going projects.
  • Help create and communicate company standards for estimating electrical design/build and plans and specs work.
  • Additional duties as assigned by management.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Experience with the following software: Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Outlook.
  • Knowledge and proficiency with Code requirements and basic electrical engineering calculations; Voltage-drop, Ohm's law, conduit-fill, wire ampacity, de-rating, etc. is a plus
  • Analytical, problem-solving mentality.
  • Team player, self-motivated, gets along well with supervisors, peers and subordinates.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication.
  • Able to track and organize project and information.
  • Able to calculate figures and amounts.
  • Possesses sound judgement skills, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize work.
  • 2 years of Electrical or Electrical Estimating experience.

Education: A high school diploma or GED is required, but additional education or experience in Estimating, Construction Management, Finance or Business Administration or other equivalent studies is preferred.

Compensation

$75,000-$90,000, based on experience, skills, and qualifications.

Location & Travel:
  • Fort Collins, CO (Hybrid)
    10% travel to nearby job sites

Benefits of Working at Interstates:
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan + Company Match
  • Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance Benefits (Short & Long-Term Disability, Group Life Insurance, and more)
  • Company Discount Perk Program (Access to discounts with renown brands across the country)
  • Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay, Flexible Schedule (Support work/life balance)
  • Bonus Incentives (End of Fiscal Year Incentives and Merit Increases)
  • Family & safety culture - a team that cares about you as a whole person, not just what you do at work
  • Company Sponsored Holiday Events, Team Celebrations, and Community Outreach Volunteer Time
  • Advancement Opportunities unique to our employee's long-term goals
  • Continued education for licensed electricians
  • Career Coaching
  • Not treated like a number, you are apart of our FAMILY

Apply by July 17, 2026
Applications may still be considered after this date.

Ready to build something that matters? Apply and see what makes Interstates different.

About Interstates

Interstates is an electrical engineering, construction, and automation company that provides innovative solutions to industrial and manufacturing clients across the United States. The company was founded in 1953 and has grown to become a leading provider of electrical engineering and automation services. Interstates has a team of over 1,000 professionals who work together to deliver high-quality solutions that help clients improve their operations and increase their efficiency. The company is committed to safety, quality, and customer satisfaction, and has a proven track record of success in the industry.
Learn more about Interstates
Size
1,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1933

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