Electrical Engineer - Estimating

AMP does not work with individual recruiters or third party recruiting agencies and will not recognize claims to any unsolicited resumes or candidate information.

Position Summary

The Electrical Estimating Engineer is responsible for reviewing project specifications, drawings, and customer requirements to develop accurate cost estimates and proposals for electrical testing, commissioning, maintenance, and engineering projects. This role operates in a fast-paced environment with multiple concurrent opportunities and tight customer deadlines, requiring strong prioritization, organization, and attention to detail.

Essential Functions

• Review customer RFQs, RFPs, drawings, specifications, and technical documentation to develop accurate and competitive project estimates.
• Develop labor, equipment, travel, subcontractor, and material estimates for electrical testing, commissioning, maintenance, and engineering projects.
• Develop labor loading assumptions and staffing plans in coordination with Field Services leadership.
• Evaluate project scope and identify risks, assumptions, exclusions, and opportunities during the estimating process.
• Collaborate with Field Services leadership, engineers, project managers, and business development personnel to develop project execution plans and pricing strategies.
• Obtain vendor and subcontractor pricing and incorporate costs into project estimates.
• Manage multiple estimates and proposals concurrently while meeting aggressive customer deadlines, often with turnaround times of three business days or less.
• Prioritize competing requests from multiple customers and internal stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate proposal delivery.
• Prepare proposals, quotations, bid packages, and supporting documentation for customer submission.
• Provide occasional support on complex projects, large outages, site walks, or field execution activities to assist with scope development, estimate validation, and project success. This support is infrequent and typically represents less than 10% of overall job responsibilities.
• Participate in customer meetings, scope reviews, and pre-bid discussions as needed.
• Support contract reviews and project handoff meetings to ensure successful transition from estimating to project execution.
• Assist with change order pricing and project cost evaluations throughout the project lifecycle.
• Track estimate performance, maintain historical pricing data, and support continuous improvement efforts.
• Maintain awareness of industry trends, market conditions, electrical testing standards, and emerging technologies.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum 5 years of related experience
• Strong foundational knowledge of electrical power systems, including distribution systems, transformers, switchgear, circuit breakers, protective devices, and related electrical equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, one-line diagrams, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Strong analytical and mathematical skills with the ability to translate technical project requirements into scopes, labor requirements, and cost estimates.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in electrical estimating, power systems engineering, electrical design, commissioning, electrical testing, construction, or project engineering.
• Experience developing estimates or proposals for electrical testing, commissioning, maintenance, engineering, or power systems projects.
• Knowledge of NETA standards and electrical acceptance and maintenance testing practices.
• NETA certification or previous experience working with a NETA-accredited company is preferred but not required.
• Experience with protective relaying, power system studies, short-circuit analysis, coordination studies, arc-flash studies, or electrical distribution design.
• Experience with data centers, industrial facilities, utility systems, substations, or other mission-critical environments.
• Familiarity with electrical testing equipment, methods, and commissioning processes.
• Experience with customer-facing technical proposals, scope development, or project planning.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong understanding of electrical engineering principles and power distribution systems.
• Ability to interpret electrical drawings, one-line diagrams, specifications, and other technical documents.
• Ability to learn electrical testing, commissioning, and NETA requirements as they relate to project estimating and execution.
• Demonstrated ability to manage a high-volume workload in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong time-management and organizational skills with the ability to balance multiple estimates, deadlines, and customer requests simultaneously.
• Ability to effectively prioritize work and adjust to changing customer requirements and business needs.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and customer-facing skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Google Workspace, PDF markup software, and estimating tools.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and collaborate effectively with technical and operational teams.

Employment Requirements

• Must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening.
• Must successfully pass a pre-employment criminal background check.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States and not require current or future sponsorship.
• Must be able to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
• Must be willing and able to travel, including overnight travel, estimated at approximately 25% or more depending on project requirements.
• All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of background screening and drug and alcohol testing.

Why Join AMP?

Our culture and core values are the backbone of our success. At AMP, we are committed to creating an environment where employees can grow professionally, support their families, and take pride in meaningful work.

We emphasize:

• Professional development and technical training

• A supportive, team-focused culture

• Opportunities for advancement within the company

• Meaningful work that supports critical power infrastructure

Our Mission

We are committed to extraordinary quality, while exhibiting servant leadership, exceeding our clients’ objectives of safety and reliability.

Our Vision

To further the gospel while sustaining exceptional employment and providing quality services to the energy industry.

Our Core Values

Our values guide how we work, how we serve our customers, and how we support one another as a team.

Attentiveness

Giving our full attention to people and tasks with focus and care.

Commitment

Following through on our word with action.

Creativity

Approaching challenges and opportunities with new perspectives.

Dependability

Doing what we say we will do, even when it requires sacrifice.

Diligence

Treating every task with effort, care, and attention to excellence.

Integrity

Upholding strong moral and ethical principles in all that we do.

Poise

Maintaining balance, professionalism, and composure in all situations.

Additional Information:

Job: Full-Time

Location: Decatur, AL

Travel: Up to 25% of travel, primarily for customer meetings, site visits, scope reviews, and occasional support on complex projects or major outages.

Compensation: Pay ranges from $100,000 to $125,000 (depending on skillset and experience) annually.

Relocation: Relocation available for highly qualified candidates.

Benefits: Full benefits including medical, dental, vision, company paid life insurance, anniversary bonuses, matching retirement, and paid time off.

Application Details: The position will stay open until filled - seeking one FTE. Apply via job postings on job boards or from the company website.

Physical Demands: This position requires prolonged periods of sitting, computer use, and communication by phone, video conference, and email.

Work Environment

This position primarily operates in an office or remote office environment with occasional travel to customer sites, meetings, and project locations.

AMP Quality Energy Services is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status.

AMP does not work with individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies and will not recognize claims to any unsolicited resumes or candidate information.