Estimator, Engineering, Electrical Engineering

About The Role

The Estimator I is an integral part of the electrical construction process and ensures competitiveness, profitability, and growth. The Estimator I is responsible for cost estimates for various electrical construction projects.

This posting will remain open until the vacancy is filled. Applications are accepted continuously.

Since 1912, Sturgeon Electric Company, Inc., a subsidiary of MYR Group, Inc., has provided comprehensive electrical construction services to clients throughout the western U.S. Sturgeon Electric has two divisions, offering both power line construction and commercial/industrial electrical construction, making it a full service electrical provider.

Sturgeon Electric’s Commercial and Industrial (C&I) electrical construction division specializes in large-scale commercial electrical projects. It offers pre‑construction services, in‑house pre‑fabrication capabilities, and Building Information Modeling (BIM) capabilities, and performs projects under Integrated Lean Project Delivery methods.

• Bring innovation to the team through collaboration and continuous education.
• Review proposal specifications and drawings to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate.
• Prepare estimates by calculating complete takeoff of scope of work and input into computer estimating system.
• Review estimates for accuracy and completeness.
• Request quotes from suppliers for equipment and materials.
• Identify qualified suppliers/subcontractors and solicit quotes. Review quotes for completeness with plans and specifications.
• Itemize and quantify all incidentals necessary in preparing the bid packages including sub‑contract work, equipment rental, tools, supplies, and schedule.
• Provide to the Chief Estimator a detailed review of scope, technical requirements, and pricing for the estimated bid package.
• After the successful bid at project turnover, meet with Project Management to fully explain the estimate, scope of work, quotes and offer aspects for the successful transition of the project.
• Responsible for the timely completion of all client‑required documents.
• Draft scope letter inclusions, exclusions, and clarifications for estimates using an A3 format.
• Bring your expertise into the bid process and proposal by detailing how we will build each project.
• Maintain files of working documents as back‑up for estimate figures.
• The duties and responsibilities are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work being performed by this position. This is not a complete listing and other duties will be assigned based on the position’s role within the business unit.
• Regular and predictable attendance.
• Essential functions of the position are to be performed in a Company‑designated office, field location, or other remote location.
• Understand and comply with the Company’s Code of Business Conduct and Ethics Policy and other industry‑specific professional and ethical standards, if applicable.

Minimum 1-3 years of Electrical Estimating experience.

• Knowledgeable of current local and national electrical codes (N.E.C.)
• Good knowledge of local electrical codes
• Ability to read and understand civil, architectural, structural, mechanical, etc. plans and specifications to include blueprints, proposals and other relevant documents
• Knowledgeable of electrical materials and methods of installation
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications and estimating software
• Excellent analytical, organizational, verbal, written, and communication skills
• Team player mentality
• Self‑driven with the ability to stay on‑task for extended periods of time while working independently

• Salary $75,000-$110,000/year
  • Commensurate with experience, paid weekly. Posted salary ranges are made in good faith. MYR Group reserves the right to adjust ranges depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.
• Comprehensive benefits package - Medical, Dental, Vision, Teledoc, Hearing, Prescriptions, Mental Health, Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), Short Term Disability, Retiree Coverage, and Life Insurance under LINECo - (Low deductibles and…