Estimator – Custom Switchgear Manufacturing (Remote)
About Us
Lincoln Electric Products Co., Inc. is a custom manufacturer of electrical power distribution equipment serving commercial, industrial, utility, and infrastructure customers. We design and build high-quality custom solutions tailored to each customer’s unique needs. Our products include:
- Panelboards up to 2000A
- Service & Distribution Switchboards up to 8000A
- Generator Connection Boxes
- Generator Output Switchboards
- Single & Double-Ended Substations
Position Summary We are seeking an experienced Electrical Estimator with a background in low-voltage switchgear manufacturing to support our growing team. This is a hands-on, plug-and-play role. The ideal candidate will be able to independently develop accurate cost estimates for custom-engineered electrical equipment with minimal training. Applicants must meet the following criteria to be considered: To be considered, resumes should clearly reflect how the candidate meets the required qualifications for this role.
- Minimum 3 years of estimating experience in LOW VOLTAGE SWITCHGEAR MANUFACTURING
- Experience estimating:
- Switchboards
- Panelboards
- Custom switchgear assemblies
- Strong knowledge of:
- UL 891
- UL 1558
- NEC
- NEMA
- Ability to:
- Interpret one-line diagrams and electrical drawings
- Build Bills of Material (BOMs)
- Perform component-level costing
- Willing to travel to NJ for 3 weeks of training.
Not a Fit For
- Construction-only electrical estimators
- Utility / substation estimators
- Candidates without switchgear manufacturing experience
Responsibilities
- Review drawings, specifications, one-lines, and bid documents
- Prepare accurate estimates for material, labor, and production costs
- Price custom switchboards, panelboards, substations, and related equipment
- Obtain pricing and lead times from vendors and suppliers
- Coordinate with engineering to ensure manufacturability
- Identify value engineering and cost-saving opportunities
- Prepare customer quotations and proposals in a timely manner
- Maintain historical cost data and pricing records
- Support project handoff after award
Qualifications
- 3+ years of estimating experience in electrical equipment, switchgear, panelboards, or related manufacturing
- Ability to read electrical drawings and specifications
- Strong knowledge of breakers, bus systems, switchboards, and power distribution equipment
- Experience in engineered-to-order manufacturing
- Comfortable working in Excel-based estimating environments
- Strong attention to detail and ownership mindset
- Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Travel 5% of the time
Preferred Qualifications
- Electrical Engineering degree or technical background
- Experience in a custom / build-to-order manufacturing environment
- ERP / MRP software experience
- Knowledge of UL standards and NEC codes
Apply Today If you have estimating experience in switchgear, electrical equipment, or manufacturing and are looking for a stable, growing company, we’d like to hear from you. Pay: $90,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Switchgear : 3 years (Required)
- UL 891 or UL 1558 standards?: 3 years (Required)
- direct estimating LV switchgear (not construction projects): 3 years (Required)
Willingness to travel:
- 25% (Required)
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