Electrician / Electrical Estimator - Allentown, Pennsylvania

Job Description

Job DescriptionBenefits:

• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Position: Electrician / Electrical Estimator
Location: Allentown, Pennsylvania
Work Type: On-site (Hybrid transition from field to office-based estimating)
Years of Experience: 10+ years
Job Type: Full-time


Position Overview


This role is for an experienced Electrician who is looking to transition into an Electrical Estimator position. It offers a structured career path from hands-on fieldwork into estimating and project planning, combining technical expertise with cost analysis and client interaction.

Core Responsibilities


Hybrid Phase (Field + Estimating Support):

• Apply electrical trade knowledge across residential, commercial, and light industrial projects
• Assist with service calls, troubleshooting, and project support
• Collaborate with management to develop scopes, timelines, and preliminary cost estimates
• Learn estimating tools, software, and internal processes
• Communicate with clients, vendors, and project teams to gather project details

Estimator Role (Full Transition):

• Prepare detailed cost estimates and bid proposals
• Review blueprints, specifications, and site conditions
• Analyze material, labor, and project requirements
• Build and maintain relationships with contractors, vendors, and customers
• Support business development through competitive and strategic bidding
• Collaborate with leadership on pricing and project planning

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of electrical trade experience (residential, commercial, and some industrial)
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and specifications
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Comfortable with computers and learning estimating software
• Strong communication and customer-facing skills
• Valid drivers license and reliable transportation
• Ability to pass background check and drug screening

This is a remote position.