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Electrical Estimator

Actalent
Houston, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 12/25/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/25/2026

Job Title: Industrial Electrical Estimator


Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Industrial Electrical Estimator to join our team remotely. This role focuses on quoting and estimating industrial electrical projects from the switchgear through to the mechanization phase. The ideal candidate will bring immediate value with minimal ramp-up time and possess deep technical expertise in industrial electrical systems.

Responsibilities

  • Develop detailed cost estimates for industrial electrical systems.
  • Conduct site surveys to collect project-specific data (travel required).
  • Interpret and work from CAD files with initial drafts provided.
  • Ensure all estimates comply with NEC (National Electrical Code) standards.
  • Collaborate with engineering and field teams to ensure alignment between estimates and execution.

Essential Skills

  • Demonstrated experience estimating industrial electrical projects.
  • Ability to work independently and contribute from day one.
  • Strong knowledge of NEC guidelines.
  • Experience with site surveys and translating findings into accurate estimates.
  • Master Electrician Certification.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

  • Experience in construction and electrical engineering.
  • Familiarity with MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing) systems.

Work Environment

This is a full remote position with 25-30% travel required for short-duration site surveys. You will be visiting industrial facilities, such as those operated by Amazon or the Postal Service. We offer competitive salaried positions with full family health coverage and cover all travel expenses, including per diem. Initial field exposure is provided to ensure hands-on understanding of project environments.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $80000.00 - $100000.00/yr.

Health Coverage:
Full family health insurance is provided as part of the compensation package.

Travel Support:

25–30% travel is required, primarily for short-duration site surveys.
All travel expenses are fully covered, including per diem allowances.
Initial field exposure is included to ensure hands-on understanding of project environments.
Compensation:

Competitive salaried position.

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 9, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $80,000 - $100,000

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