Estimator

Job Description

Job Description

COMPANY OVERVIEW

We appreciate your interest in joining our team! At Robinson, Inc. we pride ourselves on our manufacturing solutions and ownership culture, which support the industries we serve and our local communities. Robinson is employee-owned and is driven by a dedicated team of skilled professionals that value trust, loyalty, teamwork, integrity, and accountability as the foundations of our organization. We strive to provide customer service that goes above and beyond the standard.

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JOB OVERVIEW

The Estimator is responsible for developing accurate and competitive cost estimates for electrical and power-related projects based on written specifications, customer requirements, and evolving project scope. This role requires strong technical judgment, comfort estimating from incomplete information, and the ability to develop assumptions where full designs are not yet defined.

This position works closely with Sales, Engineering, and Project Management to support early-stage pricing, identify risk, and ensure estimates reflect electrical scope, constructability, and industry requirements.

ROLE + RESPONSIBILITIES (includes but not limited to)

• Review and interpret written electrical specifications, one-lines, and partial drawings
• Develop conceptual electrical scope and assumptions to support early-stage estimates
• Identify electrical cost drivers, scope gaps, and installation risks
• Prepare budgetary and detailed estimates prior to final design completion
• Apply value-engineering concepts to meet customer budgets and performance requirements
• Estimate electrical labor by process (fabrication, wiring, assembly, field installation assumptions if applicable)
• Price electrical materials and components including (but not limited to):
  • Switchgear, controls, panels, enclosures
  • Cable, conduit, raceways, grounding
  • Electrical accessories and purchased components
• Develop labor and material assumptions consistent with manufacturing and electrical assembly capabilities
• Document estimate assumptions, exclusions, and clarifications clearly
• Partner with Sales to support customer proposals and electrical scope clarification
• Collaborate with Engineering to align estimates with electrical design intent and manufacturability
• Work with Project Management to support smooth handoff from quote to execution
• Maintain ownership of assigned electrical quotes from RFQ intake through final submission
• Generate and revise quotes electronically as scope and electrical requirements evolve

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in electrical estimating, electrical engineering, or industrial electrical manufacturing
• Strong ability to interpret electrical specifications, one-line diagrams, and technical documentation
• Working knowledge of electrical power and/or control systems
• Ability to estimate projects with incomplete or evolving electrical designs
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and comfort working with ambiguity

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Experience with industrial power, generator systems, switchgear, or control panels
• Familiarity with relevant electrical codes and standards (e.g., NEC, UL, customer specifications)
• Ability to create or interpret conceptual electrical layouts or block diagrams
• Knowledge of value-engineering and cost-risk evaluation
• ERP experience (Infor CSI / Syteline preferred)
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 (Excel required)
• Familiarity with AutoCAD or SolidWorks is a plus

At Robinson, we value professionalism, expertise, and a dedication to craftsmanship. We offer a dynamic work environment where employees are empowered to excel and grow within their roles. Join us in our mission to deliver exceptional metal fabrication solutions while fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and employee satisfaction.

Robinson is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.