Sr. Estimator - Skid & Integrated Power Systems - 5K Power

Hays Electrical Services•Houston, TX

About The Position

5K Power is hiring a Senior Estimator – Skid & Integrated Power Systems with experience in packaged electrical equipment, skid fabrication, modular construction, or systems integration. Unlike traditional electrical construction estimating, this role requires taking multiple electrical components—such as RMUs, transformers, switchboards, switchgear, control panels, and generators—and packaging them into a complete fabricated and integrated skid. This position offers the opportunity to play a major role in expanding 5K Power's Skidding & Systems Integration business unit and establishing the foundational estimating standards that drive its growth. 5K Power is a Veteran Operated company.

Requirements

3+ years estimating skid-mounted equipment, packaged electrical systems, modular construction, equipment integration, or similar manufacturing.
Ability to interpret electrical one-lines, equipment layouts, specifications, and construction drawings, with a solid understanding of power distribution and electrical interconnections between major equipment.
Experience estimating fabricated assemblies, structural steel framing, equipment mounting concepts, detailed BOMs, and shop fabrication/assembly labor hours.
Skilled in obtaining/evaluating vendor quotes, identifying scope gaps, assessing project risks, and applying strong commercial awareness.
Strong organizational and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Work history with an electrical systems integrator, skid-mounted/modular electrical equipment OEM, EPC contractor, or packaged equipment manufacturer.
Experience with data center power systems, medium-voltage distribution, RMUs, transformers, switchgear, switchboards, generator integration, and PDC/PDMC systems.
Background in structural steel fabrication, electrical prefabrication, modular construction, and design-build electrical systems.
Familiarity with AutoCAD, Revit, SolidWorks, Bluebeam, industry estimating software, or ERP/MRP systems.

Responsibilities

Evaluates customer specifications, electrical one-lines, equipment drawings, structural needs, interconnections, and project scope to determine the full cost to design, procure, fabricate, integrate, wire, test, and deliver the final assembly.
Review RFQs, specifications, one-line diagrams, layouts, data sheets, and drawings to establish complete scope, exclusions, and RFIs.
Build detailed Bills of Material (BOMs) and complete estimates for skid-mounted/integrated systems.
Estimate costs for major equipment, structural steel, fabrication, electrical assembly, wiring, testing, engineering, PM, freight, and lifting provisions.
Calculate fabrication and integration labor hours, evaluate vendor quotes, and identify cost-saving design alternatives.
Generate final pricing for management review and customer proposals, and manage post-award change orders.
Estimate complex packages combining MV/LV equipment (RMUs, transformers, switchgear, PDUs, generators, UPS) with structural steel, raceways, and weather protection.
Apply manufacturing cost factors for structural frames, welding, equipment mounting, clearances, surface coatings, assembly sequencing, and shipping limitations.
Account for structural details like lifting points, forklift provisions, and field reassembly requirements.
Determine and cost interconnections between major equipment beyond standard line items.
Estimate power/control wiring, interconnecting conduit/cable tray, power cabling, terminations, grounding, bonding, and auxiliary power.
Factor in factory testing, labeling, and complete system documentation.
Collaborate with engineering on conceptual skid arrangements, footprint sizing, weight distribution, and design-build solutions.
Lead the post-award estimate-to-engineering project turnover.
Solicit and compare vendor quotes based on cost, lead time, footprint, and technical compliance.
Track component lead times to mitigate schedule risks and develop alternate sourcing strategies.