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Estimator

MKD Electric
Elgin, Illinois, United States
Full-time

Looking for more than just a job? MKD Electric offers . Rewarding careers at that! We provide excellent benefits, training, educational opportunities, and promote from within the company.

For over twenty years, we have designed, built, installed, and maintained our clients’ systems, projects, and facilities with a wide range of service offerings.

We focus on safety, value, and quality as well as building and maintaining lasting relationships with a variety of national clients in renewables, data centers, oil and gas, food and beverage, manufacturing, chemical, and pharmaceutical fields.

Quickly moving into other industries, we are a fast-paced and agile company looking for a best-in-class Estimator willing to roll up their sleeves and exude a passion for the field.

MKD Electric is seeking an experienced Estimator. As part of this role

  • Estimate material, personnel, and time requirements to complete projects with Accubid Anywhere, Bluebeam, and Livecount.
  • Examine work orders to determine appropriate course of action.
  • Study blueprints, schematics, manuals, and other specifications to determine installation procedures.
  • Provide start to finish support and follow-up to customers and the project foreman to ensure company quality and performance standards are reached.
  • Perform take-offs.
  • Draft change orders.
  • Review materials and parts.
  • Use computer systems to enter, access or retrieve data.
  • Complete appropriate forms, reports, and other required paperwork.
  • Attend staff and sales meetings.
  • Communicate with supervisors, peers, subordinates, or customers to provide / receive information by telephone, two-way radio, in written form, in person or by email.
  • Request and be present for site walks.
  • High School Diploma or equivalent.
  • Valid government issued driver’s license.
  • Proof of work authorization.
  • Knowledge of National Electric Code.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with excellent presentation skills
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and Outlook applications
  • Possess strong organizational and time management skills
  • Knowledge of A / C & D / C motors, A / C & D / C variable speed drive systems, motors (single and three phase), motor control systems, P.

L.C. systems, process control systems, and industrial electronics, circuit boards, computer hardware and software.

  • Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, maintenance, and safe operation.
  • Knowledge of procedures and principles for providing customer service.
  • Knowledge of OSHA safety standards.
  • Knowledge of techniques and standards of installation, maintenance and repair of electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures.
  • Knowledge of techniques and standards of repairing, testing, adjusting, or installing electronic equipment, such as, industrial controls, motors, variable frequency drive systems, motor controls, P.

L.C. systems, process control systems and industrial electronics, circuit boards.

  • Knowledge of techniques and standards for installation / connection of electrical equipment to power circuit.
  • Knowledge of technicians and standards for removal / disconnection of electrical equipment from power circuit.
  • Knowledge of techniques and standards for installing repaired / replacement equipment in various industrial settings, such as refinery, printing plant, mill, steel service centers, etc.
  • Knowledge of techniques and standards for performing scheduled preventative maintenance tasks.

The Physical demands described within are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

  • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • Must be able to lift to 20-30 pounds independently; lifting from knee to shoulder heights; other lifting required from various levels
  • Must be able to remain stationary position for extended periods of time, prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer

MKD employees are the company’s greatest assets. To ensure employees are living life to the fullest we offer a wide range of benefits to ensure a well-balanced and healthy lifestyle in the office and at home.

From mental wellbeing, physical health, and financial planning, to engaging perks and discounts, we are in the business of celebrating and supporting all of the moments that matter.

Along with flexible vacation, and parental leave, we prioritize initiatives that support the growth, development, and happiness of our people.

  • On the job training with fully accredited training programs
  • Eligibility to Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits and 401K with company match
  • Access to opportunities to expand your skill set and share your knowledge with others across the organization
  • Company culture of promotions from within, with a start-up atmosphere allowing for varied and rapid career growth & development
  • 30+ days ago
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