Electrical Estimator (Oil & Gas / McCormick Systems)
On-siteMidland, Texas, United States or Odessa, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Conduct frequent field job walks across the Permian Basin to scope, design-build, and estimate electrical projects directly from site visits and verbal customer requests without formal blueprints. Translate field notes, sketches, and client scopes into accurate material and labor takeoffs using McCormick Systems software. Collaborate with the Sales Team to evaluate opportunities and participate in client meetings, then communicate with Project Managers to review labor hours, material budgets, and scope complexities post-award. Maintain and adapt the industrial database to reflect local conditions and production rates while correctly budgeting for Class I, Division 1 and 2 hazardous environments. Operate a company vehicle for travel and maintain strong client relationships during on-site consultations.
Required Qualifications
- Exceptional ability to conceptualize, design-build, and estimate electrical scopes completely from scratch without engineering blueprints
- Documented experience working in or estimating for the Oil & Gas, midstream, upstream, or heavy industrial sectors
- Proven ability to communicate effectively and work cross-functionally with sales divisions, operations teams, and project managers
- 2+ years of experience with McCormick Systems software OR a proven track record with other electrical estimating software (ConEst, Accubid, etc.) paired with a strong willingness and aptitude to quickly learn McCormick
- Willingness and capability to frequently travel to industrial sites, active oilfields, and facility plants across the region for rigorous outdoor job walks
- Deep understanding of the National Electrical Code (NEC) regarding industrial wiring, hazardous areas, and grounding
- Valid driver's license and a clean, insurable driving record to operate the company vehicle
- Strong commitment to workplace safety and compliance
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs
Desired Qualifications
- Prior hands-on field experience as an industrial electrician, foreman, or superintendent in the oilfield (strongly preferred to assist with printless estimating)
- Active safety certifications for site access (e.g., PEC SafeLand, H2S Clear, OSHA 10)
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