Civil Estimator - Michels Power, Inc.

Strengthening our nation’s power grid isn’t easy, but reliable electrical service is essential to everyday life.  Every time someone charges an iPhone, cranks up the A/C or turns on a computer, we are busy behind the scenes making it happen.  Michels Power, Inc. is one of the largest, most sought-after power delivery contractors in the United States.  We do the entire spectrum of electrical infrastructure projects, including the construction of transmission lines and substations, the modernization of distribution systems, and the development of both Oil & Gas facilities and Renewable Energy initiatives. We also restore power after natural disasters strike. Our work improves lives.   Find out how a career at Michels Power, Inc. can change yours. 

As a Civil Estimator, your key responsibilities will be to evaluate bid specifications and drawings, ensuring that we know everything required to successfully bid and win the project. Follow-up with subcontractors to ensure that bids are received, and work with the Project Management teams to follow-up on bids and budgets to close the business. Critical for success are the abilities to produce highly accurate work in a timely manner, maintain strong attention to detail and organizational skills. Communication skills, both oral and written, are a must. A strong understanding and being comfortable working with numbers has been a key success to this role. The anticipated salary range is $85,000 - $111,000 annually. This information reflects the anticipated base salary range for this position based on current market data. Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. Actual pay will be adjusted based on an individual's skills, experience, education, and other job-related factors permitted by law. 

Why Michels Power, Inc.?

• Engineering News-Record ranks us as the No. 1 Electrical Transmission/Distribution contractor.


• Our steady, strategic growth revolves around a commitment to quality


• We are family owned and operated


• We invest an average of $5,000 per employee on training each year


• We perform challenging, meaningful work that improves the world


• We believe everyone is responsible for promoting safety, regardless of job title


• We are a part of the Michels family of companies – one of North America’s largest, most diversified energy and infrastructure contractors


• We offer a comprehensive benefits program, including Health, Dental, Life, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account, Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance, 401(k) plan, Legal Plan, and Identity Theft and Monitoring Plan.  Depending on your positions and location you may participate in a different benefit plans 

Why you?

• You like to surround yourself with dedicated, value-driven people


• You relish new challenges and evolving technology


• You cringe when you hear: “Because that’s the way we’ve always done it.”


• You like to know your efforts are noticed and appreciated


• You believe that individual commitment to a group effort is key to success


• You want your work to make a difference in people’s lives 

What it takes?

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Electrical Engineering and 0-2 years of related experience or equivalent combination of both


• Estimating experience or exposure to the electrical/utility industry


• Must possess a valid driver license for the type(s) of vehicles which may be driven and an acceptable driving record


• Solid Microsoft Office experience, with advanced knowledge of Excel


• Ability to travel 25% of the time