Electrical Estimator Ii
interstates
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80 ptsTake 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.
At Interstates, we build more than electrical and automation solutions — we build lasting relationships, strong teams, and careers that matter. As an Electrical Estimator II, you’ll play a key role in winning and delivering complex industrial projects by turning drawings, specs, and ideas into clear, accurate, competitive estimates.
If you’re detail-driven, collaborative, and energized by work that directly affects project success, this is a chance to grow with a team that values trust, quality, and a better way.
Why Interstates
At Interstates, we’re serious about our work and how we treat people. You’ll join a team that believes in:
- Building relationships through trust, integrity, dependability, quality, and family
- Creating opportunities for our people
- Making a difference with our clients and communities
- Pursuing a better way
- Supporting each other with flexibility, teamwork, and real connection
What you’ll do
In this role, you will:
- Build accurate, competitive estimates for industrial electrical projects
- Review drawings, specifications, and bid documents to define scope and pricing
- Partner with clients, vendors, and internal teams to clarify project details and develop scope
- Analyze labor units, cost history, and production data to strengthen estimates
- Identify risks, gaps, and value-add opportunities and communicate them clearly
- Support proposal development and bid strategy with the proposal team
- Document assumptions, clarifications, and decisions throughout the bid cycle
- Assist with contract review, negotiations, and project handoff to execution teams
- Support change orders and cost-to-complete estimates on active projects
- Contribute to improving estimating methods, tools, and standards
What you bring
We’re looking for someone who has:
- 2–3 years of estimating experience in industrial electrical, construction, or a related environment
- A bachelor’s degree, or equivalent experience
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
- Clear communication and a team-first mindset
- The ability to manage details, prioritize work, and stay organized
Helpful technical skills
Experience with the following is a plus:
- Microsoft Excel, Office Suite, and Adobe Acrobat
- Electrical fundamentals such as voltage drop, conduit fill, and ampacity
What success looks like
You’ll be successful here if you:
- Produce accurate estimates with clear assumptions and documentation
- Communicate scope, risk, and opportunities effectively
- Help create a smooth transition from estimating to project execution
- Contribute to continuous improvement in estimating practices
Compensation and benefits
Salary: $85,000–$95,000 annually, based on experience and qualifications, with bonus opportunities.
Benefits include:
- 401(k) with company match
- Health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
- Paid time off, holidays, and flexible scheduling
- Bonus incentives and merit increases
- Career coaching and advancement opportunities
- Team events, volunteer opportunities, and a strong safety culture
Location and schedule
- Location: Tulsa, OK
- Work model: Office-based
- Travel: About 10% to nearby job sites
Ready to build something that matters?
If you want to help win meaningful industrial work and grow your career with a team that invests in its people, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and see what makes Interstates different.

What You Should Know Before You Apply
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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.
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