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Electrical Estimator
Job Location:
Job Location:
Detroit, MI - USA
Hourly Salary:
USD 73 - 75
Hourly Salary:
Posted:
8 September 2026 (9 hours ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
6 December 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Our Client a Regulated Electric and Natural Gas company is looking for a Electrical Estimator for their Detroit MI/Remote location.
Responsibilities:
Requirements:
Why Should You Apply
ICONMA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any status protected by applicable law.
Responsibilities:
- Assists the project management teams by developing monitoring and updating estimates and/or an integrated project plan so that the project may be executed in the most efficient manner possible. Applies methods and techniques standards processes procedures
- guidelines and templates to efficiently manage develop and control project estimates.
- Assignments are received in the form of results expected within operating policies and procedures. Incumbent has the discretion to select from alternative approaches; decisions may involve changes to normal work processes. Span of control: 0; this is an individual contributor job
- Assist project management teams by developing monitoring and updating project estimates.
- Develop Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) estimates Budgetary estimates Unit pricing and Definitive (detailed) estimates.
- Assist project management team in reviewing design documents or scope packages for completeness.
- Assist project management team in reviewing contractor and engineering estimates; validation of quantities and contractors/engineering estimates.
- Review and challenge the submitted contractor bids for scope accuracy and optimal pricing
- Review change orders for scope and cost accuracy.
- Develop estimate details by WBS to cost load project schedules
- Analyze costs; perform risk analysis benchmarking value engineering constructability review and claim analysis.
- Provides expertise and develops methods and techniques standards processes procedures guidelines and templates for project controls organization to support efficient development management control and integration of projects plans.
- Ensures that required project estimating and/or planning controls are appropriately implemented and maintained.
- Participates in continuous improvement of the estimating organization by capturing lesson learned and participating in after action reviews
- Ability to work in a team and/or matrixed structure supporting multiple clients.
- Flexibility & the ability to work with shifting priorities; embrace new/evolving responsibilities.
Requirements:
- High School or GED & 10 years of job-relevant Electrical Journeyman estimating experience or
- Associate degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field and the knowledge / capabilities typically acquired through 8 years of job-relevant experience in estimating electrical systems . or
- Bachelors degree in electrical engineering or a related field and the knowledge / capabilities typically acquired through 6 years of job-relevant experience in estimating electrical systems
- Intermediate to advanced level skills in using Microsoft Excel Other Qualifications Preferred
- 4 years of understanding Electrical systems reading plans calculating labor/material costs and experienced in working on large construction projects preferably renewables (Solar Wind etc.)
- Electrical Work (Substations OH and UG cable work)
- Estimating all project costs (i.e. engineering design project management construction commissioning etc.)
- Familiarity to intermediate level experience using On-screen take off or any other estimating software
- May require the physical ability to work in a power plant environment (e.g. climb stairs work in hot confined environments.
- Occasional travel to project sites as needed to support project teams and contractor walkdowns
- Communicates effectively (verbally & in writing) with individuals at all levels inside and outside the Corporation.
- Written and verbal communication & advocacy skills consistent with the ability to present results of projects & research and engage in persuasive written & verbal interaction with all levels of the business unit.
- Analytical & problem-solving skills consistent with the ability to identify key issues from a broad range of alternatives and recommend optimal solutions for various situations.
- Ability to develop / coordinate cross functional work groups and projects yielding optimal
Why Should You Apply
- Health Benefits
- Referral Program
- Excellent growth and advancement opportunities
ICONMA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any status protected by applicable law.
