Industrial Electrical Estimator

Crete United$80K — $110K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 6+ years of experience in the electrical industry
  • 3+ years of electrical estimating experience
  • Strong preference for estimating industrial, manufacturing, or large facility projects
  • Proficiency with Accubid required
  • Electrical field experience preferred
  • Strong understanding of electrical construction methods and local building codes
  • Ability to read complex plans and specifications

Responsibilities

  • Prepare detailed electrical estimates for various industrial projects
  • Review documents to identify project requirements and risks
  • Perform complete quantity takeoffs and develop pricing
  • Estimate projects involving power distribution and lighting
  • Develop conceptual budgets and design-assist pricing
  • Coordinate with managers and vendors for project strategies
  • Prepare professional proposals and pricing summaries

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid time off and paid holidays
  • Company-paid life insurance
  • Short- and long-term disability coverage
  • Career growth opportunities within the company
Full Job Description
Industrial Electrical Estimator

Location: Denver, CO
Salary: $80,000-$110,000 annually, based on experience

Piper Electric, a Crete United Company, is seeking an experienced Industrial Electrical Estimator to support our continued growth into industrial, manufacturing, plant, and facility-based electrical work.

What You'll Do

  • Prepare detailed electrical estimates for industrial plants, manufacturing environments, processing facilities, and other complex commercial facilities
  • Review drawings, specifications, addenda, and scope documents to identify project requirements, risks, and opportunities
  • Perform complete quantity takeoffs and develop labor, material, equipment, subcontractor, and rental pricing
  • Estimate projects involving power distribution, equipment installations, controls, lighting, facility upgrades, and electrical infrastructure
  • Develop conceptual budgets and design-assist pricing when complete construction documents are not available
  • Coordinate with account managers, operations leaders, vendors, and subcontractors to develop project strategies
  • Solicit and evaluate vendor and subcontractor quotations
  • Identify scope gaps, constructability concerns, value-engineering opportunities, and potential project risks
  • Prepare professional proposals, pricing summaries, alternates, and value-engineering presentations
  • Participate in estimate reviews, proposal presentations, and project turnover meetings
  • Maintain organized records of estimates, proposals, historical pricing, and bid results
  • Track labor, material, equipment, and subcontractor cost trends
  • Stay current on industrial electrical systems, products, installation methods, codes, and market pricing

What You'll Bring

  • At least six years of experience in the electrical industry
  • At least three years of electrical estimating experience
  • Experience estimating industrial, plant, manufacturing, or large facility projects strongly preferred
  • Proficiency with Accubid required
  • Electrical field experience preferred
  • Strong understanding of electrical construction methods, labor productivity, and material requirements
  • Working knowledge of the NEC and applicable local building codes
  • Ability to read and interpret complex plans, specifications, single-line diagrams, and project documents
  • Strong attention to detail, organization, and analytical skills
  • Clear written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team-focused environment

What's in It for You

  • Base salary of $80,000-$110,000, based on experience
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid time off and paid holidays
  • Company-paid life insurance
  • Short- and long-term disability coverage
  • Career growth opportunities with Piper Electric and across the Crete United network


Join a respected electrical contractor as we expand our capabilities and build the next phase of Piper Electric's industrial business.

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We are open to reviewing additional candidates with more or less experience and the pay range may differ if filled at a different level. Our pay ranges are determined by job, responsibility, and location. We base our starting pay offer and title on location and job-related factors such as candidate experience, training, knowledge, and skills.

How to Apply: Apply directly through the job board where you found this posting (LinkedIn, Indeed, ZipRecruiter) or submit your application to [redacted]. All applications must be submitted through one of these platforms to be considered.

Application Deadline: Applications are accepted on as needed basis, and this posting will remain open until Aug 1st, 2026 or until the position is filled.

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