Electrical Estimator - Water Design Build

Design Build Recruiter at Jacobs (Paramount and Ally Alum)

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact:
As an experienced Electrical Estimator, you'll prepare a wide range of estimates—from conceptual to detailed design—for complex water projects. Based in any U.S. location, you’ll review design documents, proposals, specifications, drawings, attend design development meetings and make site visits to define the scope of work and cost impacts required of the estimate process. You’ll be a key contributor and mentor to a knowledgeable and supportive team as you prepare estimates by developing project work breakdown structures, calculating complete scope of work take-offs, assisting contracts staff with statements of work for subcontractors and vendors, applying construction means and methods, preparing schedules, and calculating indirect field and owner’s costs.

Design teams will also collaborate with you on the quality and amount of input necessary to develop the required level of design‑build construction estimates. You’ll tap into both creative and analytical sides as you develop reports, presentations, and analyze historical data.

Here's what you'll need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management
• Proficient skills in current technology (Word, Excel, estimating, scheduling, and database software)
• Demonstrated understanding of estimating organizational structure and process, including quantity takeoff, crew development, productivity relationships, material quotations, contingency/risk, markup structures, and estimate documentation
• Proficient in quantitative risk analysis using software including @Risk and Primavera Risk analysis
• Experience using industry estimating software such as Timberline, HCSS Heavy Bid, and MII Estimating systems
• Understanding of project scheduling; ability to use Primavera P6 and/or Microsoft Project
• Able to travel to meet project needs
• Water background in electrical estimating

Ideally, you’ll also have:

• Design Build background
• Able to complete tasks independently
• Adept at interpersonal relationship building and conflict resolution
• Experience mentoring junior staff

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you and in the things you care about. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full‑time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, one floating holiday, and caregiver leave.

Certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonuses, and stock.

Base salary range: $97,700.00–$ per year. Individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment. Onsite employees are expected to attend a Jacobs workplace on a full‑time basis, as required by the nature of their role. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regard to the recruitment process, please contact the team via Careers Support.

Seniority level
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Not Applicable

Employment type
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Full-time

Job function
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Management and Manufacturing

Industries
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Civil Engineering, Design Services, and IT Services and IT Consulting