About Us 

For over 36 years, Sequoyah Electric and Network Services has been an industry leader, providing a coordinated approach to meet electrical design-build and construction needs. Our expertise ranges from complex, multi-phased design-build projects to technically challenging industrial and low voltage installations and includes in-house engineering and design.

Sequoyah fosters an environment of teamwork and collaboration, with a commitment to excellence. Our relationship driven culture is customer-focused, community-engaged, and motivated by continuous improvement. It’s evident when you walk through our office and jobsites that we enjoy what we do. We are proud to have been voted a Washington Best Workplace for the past 11 years (2014 – 2024) by our team members.

If you're committed to stellar customer service and producing an outstanding product, we think you'll find Sequoyah to be an exciting, enjoyable place to contribute and grow. Join us!

Overview 

We are seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Estimator to join our Preconstruction team. In this role, you will be responsible for calculating the cost of electrical construction by reviewing and evaluating available documents and developing accurate, competitive, and profitable bid proposals for a wide variety of electrical projects. This is a full-time exempt position and reports to the Director of Estimating of our Preconstruction department. Our office is open from 6am-5pm; team members have flexibility with their daily work schedule, based on their needs and the needs of their team and the work. 

Responsibilities 

As our Senior Electrical Estimator, you’ll review and evaluate project plans and specifications, bid documents, and other relevant project documents to identify what is needed for a project and to create a bid proposal. You will calculate the cost of electrical construction based on your review and evaluation of documentation and execute and input take-offs into the estimating software.

You’ll utilize your expertise to analyze projects for value engineering options, while considering specific job conditions that may affect labor and material to be purchased and installed. You’ll participate in bid reviews, and work with others to development stand-out proposals.

Qualifications 

The ideal candidate will have 6 or more years of industrial and commercial electrical estimating experience. A bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in the electrical trade and training is strongly preferred.

Additional qualifications needed for this role include:

• Familiarity with estimating software
• Ability to interpret all types of electrical systems and technical specifications
• Prior experience in tenant improvement projects preferred
• Knowledge of electrical construction means and methods
• Extensive knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC) and local codes required

Skills and Abilities 

Success in this role requires the ability to manage multiple projects at various stages concurrently. It requires a high level of interpersonal and communication skills – both written and verbal, and someone who is a self-starter, capable of working both independently and as a member of a group.Additional skills that will contribute to success in this role include:

• Ability to work well with wide range of levels, from executive management, to peers, and other more junior team members
• Excellent organizational, estimating, task management, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to handle multiple priorities with interruptions and still meet deadlines

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions 

The following physical requirements and working conditions apply to this role. Sequoyah will give consideration to all requests for accommodation.

• Ability to see, hear well (either naturally or with correction) and speak clearly
• Coordinate the movement of your eyes, hands, and fingers
• Physical requirements include sitting, standing and bending, repetitive motions of hands and wrists
• Reach for, handle, use fingers and manipulate objects
• Must be capable of working extended hour days when job/business needs demand

Employee Benefit Program 

Sequoyah cares deeply about the health and wellness of our team members and their families and is proud to offer a robust total rewards package.

Health Insurance coverage includes:

• 100% Employer Paid Medical, Dental, And Vision Insurance premiums for both employees and their eligible dependents
• 401(k) and Roth(k) retirement plans with company matching contribution
• Paid Time Off that includes vacation and sick time; plus 7 Paid Holidays
• Employer Paid Life and AD&D Insurance for employees and eligible dependents
• Employer Paid Long Term Disability income protection
• Flex Savings Account allowing pre-tax earnings to be used for unreimbursed medical expenses
• AFLAC supplemental healthcare coverage and un-reimbursed medical plans also available

Other benefits include:

• Education Assistance Program
• Cell Phone Reimbursement
• Fitness Reimbursement Program
• Lots of opportunities to engage with co-workers and our community throughout the year, such as Winter Bash Employee Recognition Party, Charity Golf Tournament, Fall Family Picnic, Adopt-a-Family, Food Pantry Donations and Delivery, Community Market Volunteering, Blood Donation Drives, and much more!

Please see Employee Handbook for details on eligibility and waiting periods.

This job posting is a general description of the essential functions of this role. It is not intended to describe all duties someone in this position may perform. All employees of Sequoyah are expected to perform tasks as assigned by Sequoyah supervisors or management, regardless of job title or routine job duties.

Sequoyah is an equal opportunity employer. We are a non‐smoking facility and a drug and alcohol-free workplace. All new hires are subject to a post-offer, pre-employment background check and drug screen, in accordance with company policy and the NECA/IBEW Electrical Industry Drug-Free Workplace Program. As per the program, cannabis/THC is not included in pre-employment testing. It may be included in order for Sequoyah to be in compliance with specific client contracts; we will inform you if you will be assigned to a client project or worksite where this is a requirement.