Design Build Estimator
 Helix Electric Inc | |
 United States, California, San Diego | |
| 6795 Flanders Drive (Show on map) | |
 Apr 15, 2025 | |
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Description
Job Title: Design Build Estimator Job Duties: The Design Build Estimator position prepares and completes estimates and bid/submittals for electrical construction projects often from the conceptual stage requiring extensive knowledge of electrical engineering principles. This position will be responsible for developing accurate and timely electrical construction estimates based on limited drawings and details on which Helix Electric will base competitive bids and proposals for the company's client-base of General Contractors, Owners, Developers and end-users; analyzing and interpreting detailed electrical drawings and specifications; Assisting with price value-engineered alternatives to plans and specifications; Performing budget pricing from schematic drawings and narrative; Drafting scope letters, proposals and vendor solicitations; Attending job walks; pre-bid meetings; collaborations and conferences with clients and design professionals; and working on change-orders and cost-to-complete estimates of on-going projects. Requires: Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Electrical Engineering or a closely related field plus six (6) months experience as Estimator, Engineer Intern, or similar electrical engineering role. Additional skills to include: Experience writing and processing Requests for Information (RFI) and Submittals. Experience writing up Field Request Purchase orders and change orders to get quotes and purchase materials from vendors. Experience or coursework in KICAD, C, Embedded Systems programming, AutoCAD, and ARM Assembly. Experience or coursework in the design and operation of electric power distribution systems, electrical circuits, and electrical energy conversion. Travel: Approximately 5% domestic travel for site visits, trainings, meetings, and visits to product manufacturers Job site: San Diego, CA Salary Range: $80,000.00 to $110,000.00 To apply, please use the "apply now" button. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
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