Electrical Estimator – Industrial & Medium Voltage (Construction Electrical Division)

Location: Montgomery, IL
Employment Type: Full-Time

Estimating the Electrical Infrastructure That Powers Critical Industries

Strengthening our nation’s power grid and industrial backbone isn’t easy—but it’s essential to modern life. From data centers and hydroelectric facilities to power generation and Oil & Gas operations, Michels Power, Inc. delivers the electrical infrastructure that keeps industries and communities running.

Michels Power, Inc. is one of the nation’s largest and most respected power delivery and industrial electrical contractors. Our Construction Electrical Division specializes in heavy industrial electrical, medium-voltage systems, and mission-critical infrastructure projects across energy and industrial markets.

Position Objective

The Electrical Estimator – Industrial & Medium Voltage is responsible for evaluating bid specifications and drawings to ensure all requirements are understood and accounted for in order to successfully bid and win projects. This role works closely with subcontractors and Project Management teams to develop competitive bids, track budgets, and support successful project award and turnover.

Key Responsibilities

• Promote and maintain a strong safety culture, ensuring compliance with all safety and environmental policies and regulations
• Review bid specifications and drawings for projects ranging approximately from $500K to $10M, ensuring full scope coverage
• Prepare detailed quantity takeoffs and cost estimates for industrial electrical and medium-voltage systems
• Partner with Procurement to secure vendor and supplier pricing
• Identify, manage, and maintain relationships with subcontractors, ensuring timely and complete bid coverage
• Develop project schedules and cost forecasts to support estimating accuracy
• Track and analyze budget-to-actual comparisons throughout the bid lifecycle
• Collaborate with Project Management to follow up on bids, budgets, and award status
• Properly turn over bid documents and subcontractor buyout information to Project Managers
• Review drawings with Project Management teams and highlight risks, gaps, or constructability issues
• Maintain organized and well-documented estimate files
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Electrical Engineering, or related field
  (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
• 3–5 years of related experience in estimating, construction, or electrical infrastructure
• Experience with negotiation and subcontractor engagement
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record

Desired Qualifications

• Experience in utility, industrial, or electrical construction
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and estimating software (e.g., Accubid)
• Exposure to project management or field operations
• Experience estimating medium-voltage or industrial electrical projects

Core Developmental Competencies

• Customer Focus
• Action Oriented
• Personal Accountability
• Drives Results
• Interpersonal Savvy
• Values Differences
• Communicates Effectively
• Instills Trust
• Demonstrates Self-Awareness
• Self-Development

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Combination of office work and occasional field/site visits
• Frequent standing and walking, with regular desk-based work
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
• Work may include exposure to outdoor conditions, construction sites, and moderate noise levels
• Requires close vision, color vision, and focus adjustment for detailed estimating work
• Approximately 25% travel required for jobsite visits, pre-bid meetings, and preconstruction support

Why Michels Power, Inc.?

• Ranked No. 1 Electrical Transmission & Distribution Contractor by Engineering News-Record
• National leader in industrial electrical, medium-voltage, transmission, and substation construction
• Family-owned company with long-term stability
• Invests approximately $5,000 per employee annually in training and development
• High-impact work supporting energy, industrial, and mission-critical infrastructure
• Strong safety culture—everyone is responsible
• Part of one of North America’s largest infrastructure organizations

Comprehensive Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Life Insurance
• HSA / FSA Options
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Legal & Identity Protection Plans

Why you?

• You like to surround yourself with dedicated, value-driven people.
• You thrive on new challenges and evolving technologies.
• You think “we’ve always done it this way” is not a good enough reason.
• You want to know your efforts are recognized and appreciated.
• You like making your own decisions—with the right support.
• You want to be part of a team that improves lives through essential infrastructure.