Hiring: Switchgear Estimator - 5K Power Company: Hays Electrical Services Location: Houston, TX Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 11:53:35 Target Skills & Keywords : Assembly, Microsoft Excel, Project Management About the job Experience: •5+ years preferred in electrical estimating, with a strong focus on switchgear, switchboards, and distribution equipment Required Skills: •Fast estimates. Accurate estimates. Buildable estimates. •Review customer one-lines, specifications, equipment schedules, drawings, and bid documents •Develop complete estimates for low- and medium-voltage switchgear, switchboards, and distribution assemblies •Identify mains, feeders, breakers, switches, busing, CTs, PTs, metering, relays, controls, and protective devices •Generate accurate Bills of Material (BOMs) and estimate costs across material, fabrication, assembly, wiring, engineering, testing, QA/QC, packaging, and freight •Identify long-lead items, specialty components, non-standard requirements, and custom fabrication needs •One-Line Diagram Interpretation & Lineup Configuration •Translate one-line diagrams into physical lineups, determining section counts, breaker arrangements, compartment needs, and cable entry access Qualifications: •Estimating Experience: 5+ years preferred in electrical estimating, with a strong focus on switchgear, switchboards, and distribution equipment •Technical Skills: Ability to quickly interpret one-lines, develop detailed BOMs/takeoffs, and evaluate breakers, bus systems, metering, protection, and equipment ratings •Standards & Tools: Working knowledge of UL switchgear standards alongside strong Excel and estimating software capabilities •Professional Attributes: Strong analytical, mathematical, and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple accurate estimates under tight deadlines •Equipment & Infrastructure: Experience estimating low- and medium-voltage switchgear, ANSI-rated gear, data center infrastructure, and custom electrical assemblies •System Configurations: Background with generator paralleling, main-tie-main setups, service entrance, and specialized metering/protection systems •Manufacturing & Supply Chain: Direct experience in electrical prefab or manufacturing environments working with major vendors (Eaton, ABB, Siemens, Schneider/Square D, GE) and NRTL/UL listing processes •Systems & Tools: Experience building estimating databases, ERP integrations, or product configurators •Combination of office, engineering, manufacturing, and fabrication environments. •Regular interaction with engineering, manufacturing, procurement, sales, project management, and vendors. Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!