Take Charge of Your Career at Interstates
At Interstates, we don't just show up to work, we show up for each other. From our headquarters in Iowa to job sites across the country, we're doing award-winning electrical, controls, automation, and OT work that powers industrial facilities for clients here in the U.S. and around the world. Whether you're bending conduit, wiring panels, writing code, supporting projects, or helping things run behind the scenes, you'll be part of a crew that works hard, shares laughs, and takes pride in doing quality work. We believe in building strong teams, doing the right thing, and making a difference in the communities where we live. If you want to grow and do meaningful work, you'll feel at home here.
Are you passionate about turning blueprints into real-world success? We're seeking a talented Electrical Estimator to play a key role in shaping projects from the ground up-where every estimate matters.
As a key member of the estimating department, the Electrical Estimator is responsible for developing accurate and timely cost estimates that form the foundation of our competitive bids and proposals. This role plays a crucial part in interpreting detailed drawings and specifications, identifying value-engineered solutions, and contributing to project planning efforts from concept to completion.
Interstates Describes Its Culture as Family-Like
Caring co-workers treat each other like family
Be treated like an individual, not just a number
Flexible schedules allow you to focus on your personal life as well as work life
Lunch gatherings and social activities promotes fun and camaraderie
Support charities and your community through events sponsored and hosted by Interstates
Our Why:
Providing opportunities for our people
Making a difference with our clients
Pursuing a better way
Sound to good to be true? Put in your application today, and allow Interstates to prove to you why we are an Industry Leader in more ways than one.
Responsibilities:
The estimating department is responsible for producing project-specific construction estimates based on written and/or oral instructions from our clients. Your role in this process will be as follows:
Develop accurate and timely electrical construction estimates on which we base competitive bids and proposals for our client-base customers.
Analyze and interpret detailed drawings and specifications.
Determine and price value-engineered alternatives to plans and specifications.
Perform budget pricing from schematic drawings and narrative.
Draft scope letters, proposals and vendor solicitations.
Attend job walks; pre-bid meetings; collaborations and conferences with clients and design professionals.
Work under deadline pressures in an efficient, composed and calm manner.
Additional Essential Functions:
Work alongside other estimators, project managers and project engineers on change-orders and cost-to-complete estimates of on-going projects.
Help create and communicate company standards for estimating electrical design/build and plans and specs work.
Additional duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Experience with the following software: Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Outlook.
Knowledge and proficiency with Code requirements and basic electrical engineering calculations; Voltage-drop, Ohm's law, conduit-fill, wire ampacity, de-rating, etc. is a plus
Analytical, problem-solving mentality.
Team player, self-motivated, gets along well with supervisors, peers and subordinates.
Excellent verbal and written communication.
Able to track and organize project and information.
Able to calculate figures and amounts.
Possesses sound judgement skills, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize work.
Willing to consider commercial electrical experience with the right candidate.
Education: A high school diploma or GED is required, but additional education or experience in Estimating, Construction Management, Finance or Business Administration or other equivalent studies is preferred.
1 to 2 years of Electrical Estimating experience preferred.
Compensation: The base pay range for this position is $80,000-100,000. Our salary ranges are determined by the experience and education required, and level of responsibility. The range posted for this role represents a range that Interstates, in good faith, believes it is willing to pay at the time of this posting. The pay is determined by job related skills, training, education, and experience.
Location: This role will be based out of our Fort Collins, CO office.
Travel: This role requires some occasional travel to job sites near Omaha area, per business needs and requirements (10%).
Application Deadline: September 19, 2025
Applications received after this date may still be considered depending on the status of the search.
Benefits of Working at Interstates:
401(k) Retirement Plan + Company Match
Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance Benefits (Short & Long-Term Disability, Group Life Insurance, and more)
Company Discount Perk Program (Access to discounts with renown brands across the country)
Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay, Flexible Schedule (Support work/life balance)
Bonus Incentives (End of Fiscal Year Incentives and Merit Increases)
Family & safety culture - a team that cares about you as a whole person, not just what you do at work
Company Sponsored Holiday Events, Team Celebrations, and Community Outreach Volunteer Time
Advancement Opportunities unique to our employee's long-term goals
Career Coaching
Not treated like a number, you are apart of our FAMILY
What You Should Know Before You Apply
Interstates may collect personal information as part of your job application, such as your contact details, work history, education, and any information you provide. This information is used only for recruitment, to evaluate your candidacy, and to meet legal requirements. For details about our privacy practices and your rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), please see ourPrivacy Policy. By applying, you acknowledge that you have reviewed this notice.
Interstates is an EEO provider and offers a drug-free workplace. Employment at Interstates is at-will and may be terminated at any time with or without notice or cause, except as otherwise provided by law.
Interstates is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and provides a drug free work environment. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, gender, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Interstates complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. A copy of our AAP is available upon request during regular business hours.Apply at: http://ipc.us/t/E9D9150F5A514972.
