[Hiring] Electrical Estimator @IES Holdings, Inc.

Role Description

IES is seeking an experienced Electrical Estimator to lead electrical preconstruction and estimating for large-scale, modular data center projects serving hyperscale clients. This role blends senior-level electrical estimating with hands-on operational and field knowledge.

• Pricing and preparing complex data center electrical scopes.
• Verifying constructible designs.
• Partnering with CAD / BIM teams to turn engineered drawings into buildable conveyance systems.
• The ideal candidate is an operator who has estimated their own work and understands hyperscale data center electrical construction from the field up.

Qualifications

• Extensive electrical estimating experience, with documented success pricing and winning large-scale data center electrical work.
• Hyperscale data center experience — strong understanding of how conveyance and electrical distribution are designed and installed in these facilities.
• Hands-on operational / field background in electrical construction (e.g., journeyman electrician, electrical project manager or superintendent, or operations manager who has estimated their own work).
• Proficiency with electrical estimating software (AccuBid) and construction tools such as Bluebeam, Procore, and Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC).
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, single-line diagrams, specifications, and technical documents.
• Working knowledge of applicable codes and standards, including NEC / NFPA 70, NFPA 75, NFPA 76, and TIA-942.
• Ability to work independently and apply senior-level judgment.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to project sites and fabrication facilities (approximately 25–30%).

Requirements

• Experience with modular or prefabricated data center delivery.
• Familiarity with mission-critical electrical systems (UPS, backup generation, automatic transfer switches, grounding and bonding) and data center reliability standards such as Uptime Institute Tier levels.
• Basic AutoCAD proficiency and comfort working alongside BIM / CAD modeling teams.
• Familiarity with low-voltage and structured cabling in data center environments.
• Experience with design-build project delivery in a contractor environment.

Benefits

• Safety is Priority One – and our record shows it.
• Competitive Pay.
• Company 401K plan with Employer Contribution Match.
• Company Paid Time Off.
• Company Paid Life Insurance.
• Choice of Medical Coverage including Prescription and Short Term Disability Plans.
• Choice of Dental and Vision Coverage.
• Optional Long-term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident, Legal and Pet Coverage.
• Auto and Home Insurance Discount Programs.