Industrial Electrical Estimator

Job Description

Please note; this role is based in San Antonio!

BODEC, Inc. is a leading construction firm specializing in EPC solutions for power infrastructure projects. From substations to transmission and distribution systems, we bring reliable, custom-engineered solutions to utilities, heavy industrial, and renewable clients across the western United States.

We are looking for an experienced Industrial Electrical Estimator to join our team. This role is key to producing accurate electrical estimates, supporting our project teams, and representing our company with professionalism and integrity.

Key Responsibilities:

Prepare detailed electrical estimates including quantity takeoffs, labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractor pricing

Review drawings, specs, bid documents, RFIs, and addendums

Maintain and update pricing databases in ConEst IntelliBid

Gather competitive vendor and subcontractor quotes

Support our sales team during the bidding process and participate in customer calls as needed

Provide material lists and labor breakdowns for awarded projects

Assist Production and field teams with scope and estimating questions

Support Accounting with cost related inquiries

Help train and mentor new estimators to ensure consistent processes

Stay current on codes, materials, installation methods, and industry standards

What You Bring

High school diploma required, degree in Construction Management, Electrical Technology, Engineering, or related field preferred

3-7 years of industrial electrical estimating experience

At least two years of experience with electrical estimating software such as Trimble Accubid, McCormick, or ConEst

Strong ability to read and interpret construction drawings and project documents

Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, plus PDF markup tools like Bluebeam

Strong understanding of job costing, markup strategies, profit analysis, and basic accounting

Excellent numeracy, accuracy, communication, and organization

Ability to manage multiple bids and deadlines

What we offer:

9 paid holidays

PTO accrual; graded schedule for years of service

401(k) matching

Insurance benefit package - Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability

Profit share eligibility on jobs worked

Company Description

BODEC, Inc. is a full-service EPC contractor specializing in substations, transmission, distribution, and renewable energy projects across the western United States. With in-house engineering and construction teams, we deliver turnkey power infrastructure solutions from design to commissioning. Our diverse portfolio includes utility-scale renewables, heavy industrial, and oil & gas projects. At BODEC, safety, quality, and reliability are at the core of everything we do, and we’re proud to help power communities with innovation and integrity.

Full-time