Electrical Estimator
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At IEM, we’re not just building innovative electrical distribution systems, we’re shaping the future. IEM is dedicated to delivering world-class solutions for complex power needs. After 75 years, we continue to push the boundaries of what’s possible. Whether you’re an experienced professional or just starting out, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute, grow, and make a lasting impact on industries that power the world’s most dynamic markets.
Position Summary:
You will be part of the Estimating Department that will provide the Sales Division with support by performing proposal preparation and in-depth analysis of engineering and design.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare technical quotations for Low Voltage (LV) and Medium Voltage (MV) switchgear projects by analyzing project requirements and associated costs.
- Develop accurate cost estimates by collecting and evaluating raw material, labor, equipment, and tooling costs.
- Identify, assess, and quantify cost uncertainties to ensure comprehensive and reliable costing models.
- Update estimates and pricing based on project scope changes, revised specifications, and new information.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Project Management, Engineering, and Procurement teams throughout the quotation process.
- Review and interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, bid documents, and RFQs to develop accurate proposals.
- Prepare and submit quotation packages and proposals in response to customer RFQs.
- Obtain and provide pricing for buyout items from approved vendor partners as requested by the Sales team.
- Analyze RFQ documentation and summarize key requirements, risks, and project details for internal stakeholders.
- Support the Sales team by communicating critical project information and ensuring quotation accuracy and completeness.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering
- 3+ years of experience electrical equipment manufacturing
- Experience in reading single line diagrams, panel schedules, and specifications
- Expert knowledge of LV/MV switchgear
- Experience with technical proposals & quotations in electrical equipment manufacturing
- Excellent computer, communication, and organizational skills are a must
- Intermediate knowledge with automation & control and metering solutions
- Travel will be required during on-boarding and training periods. This period will last 3-6 months and require up to 25% travel during that time.
Why Join IEM
At IEM, you’ll join a team that powers some of the world’s most ambitious projects. We’re engineers, makers, and problem-solvers who thrive on tackling complex challenges and delivering solutions that keep industries moving forward. If you’re driven, collaborative, and ready to make an impact, we’d love to hear from you. Your creativity and passion can help us achieve great things—come be part of the journey.
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Industrial Electric Mfg
View Company ProfileIndustrial Electric Mfg. (IEM) is a premier, enterprise-grade electrical power distribution powerhouse engineered to orchestrate massive-scale custom switchgear manufacturing and intelligent, high-density power architecture pipelines. Operating as the largest independent manufacturer of electrical distribution and control systems in North America, the company eliminates the operational friction of traditional utility and industrial power infrastructure—which frequently suffers from rigid standardized equipment lead times, footprint constraints, and unintegrated control telemetry—by seamlessly deploying custom low-and-medium-voltage switchgear, switchboards, paralleling systems, and unit substations. Moving beyond cookie-cutter equipment catalog suppliers, IEM empowers hyper-scaler data center operators, high-tech manufacturing plants, utilities, and commercial real estate giants to dynamically configure, energize, and manage high-voltage electrical distribution networks with elite, scalable, and audit-ready precision. Under the hood, its sophisticated proprietary operational infrastructure—bolstered by state-of-the-art CAD/CAM metal fabrication telemetry, advanced arc-resistant safety architectures, and vacuum breaker engineering—natively manages heavy electrical load distribution, short-circuit protection, and continuous power quality correction workflows, providing the necessary foundation for uninterrupted critical facility operations. What sets Industrial Electric Mfg. apart is its uncompromising dedication to bespoke engineering at industrial scale; by bridging the gap between custom physical power hardware and demanding site-specific energization specs, the firm enables global infrastructure operators to radically accelerate energization timelines, optimize electrical room footprints, and build an unassailable foundation for resilient power distribution across North America.
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