
Powering the West Since 1912
Sturgeon Electric Company has been a cornerstone of electrical construction across the western United States for over a century. As a subsidiary of publicly traded MYR Group Inc. (Nasdaq: MYRG), Sturgeon Electric combines deep industry expertise with the stability and resources of a major industry leader, employing 1,001 to 5,000 skilled professionals across Colorado, Arizona, and beyond.
Full Service Electrical Construction Excellence
Operating as a comprehensive electrical provider, Sturgeon Electric delivers diverse project experiences through two specialized divisions:
- Transmission & Distribution (T&D): Large-scale power line construction, transmission projects across the Rocky Mountains, and substation construction in challenging environments
- Commercial & Industrial (C&I): Complex electrical projects including data centers, telecommunications systems, traffic signalization, high-voltage distribution, and maintenance services
The company specializes in advanced project delivery methods including Integrated Lean Project Delivery, design-build services, pre-construction planning, in-house pre-fabrication, and Building Information Modeling (BIM) capabilities.
Career Growth and Professional Development
Professionals at Sturgeon Electric gain exposure to:
- Diverse project portfolios spanning critical infrastructure to modern commercial installations
- Cutting-edge technology and varied work environments across multiple states
- Advanced design and estimating capabilities using industry-leading software
- Collaborative work with experienced teams on impactful projects
- Leadership and project management opportunities
- Relocation assistance and field-based career paths
Employee Focused Culture and Values
Sturgeon Electric's mission centers on being the preferred construction services provider while creating rewarding careers for employees. The company vision-to be recognized as the leader in specialty electrical contracting-drives continuous innovation and professional growth. With a 3.9 Glassdoor rating and active hiring across multiple locations, Sturgeon Electric maintains a commitment to merit-based advancement and supporting professionals who power communities and businesses throughout the western United States.
Mission
Sturgeon Electric's mission is to be the preferred provider of construction services to each of our clients, to create rewarding jobs for each of our employees and to earn a fair return. Sturgeon Electric's vision is to be recognized by our constituents as the leader in the specialty electrical contracting industry.
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About the Role
The T&D Estimator II ensures competitiveness, profitability, and growth. The T&D Estimator II is responsible for preparing cost estimates for various transmission, distribution and substation electrical construction projects by collecting and studying cost information, evaluating bid specifications and drawings, and ensuring a successful bid. The T&D Estimator II acts as the lead Estimator for projects and supports other Estimators.
Company Overview
Since 1912, Sturgeon Electric Company, Inc. (Sturgeon Electric) - a subsidiary of MYR Group Inc. - has provided complex, large-scale electrical construction services for our clients throughout the western United States. As a full-service electrical provider, we offer industry leading electrical transmission, commercial and industrial, and renewable energy services. Sturgeon Electric has two divisions, offering both powerline construction and commercial/industrial electrical construction, making it a full-service electrical provider.
Sturgeon Electric's Transmission and Distribution (T&D) construction division provides a full range of capabilities related to transmission, distribution, substation, and clean energy construction.
Essential Functions
- Complete cost estimates for assigned projects, with definable work tasks for transmission, distribution and substation projects
- Develop complex estimates with minor errors/omissions
- Utilize previous work/bidding history to establish production assumptions
- Track and compare project histories to produce up to date man hours and cost
- Plan and execute work while meeting customer defined submission deadlines
- Schedule and attend field job walk with customer, subcontractor, and construction personnel to determine constructability requirements
- Attend on-site pre-bid meetings and perform job site visits
- Field job walks and pre-bid meeting may require job site visits
- Identify qualified suppliers/subcontractors
- Perform accurate material takeoffs to supply to vendor for pricing
- Solicit material vendor pricing and subcontractor proposals including assembly and distribution of project documentation into RFQ/RFP packages
- Prepare commercial aspects of proposals, including work plans, clarifications/exceptions, etc.
- Lead estimate review process with internal and external stake holders
- Lead the estimating team and manage bidding activities
- Support other Estimators with bidding activities and training
- Regular and predictable attendance
- Other duties as assigned
- Essential functions of this position are to be performed in a Company-designated office or field location
- Understand and comply with the Company's Code of Business Conduct and Ethics Policy and other industry-specific professional and ethical standards
About You
Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years of estimating experience
- Experience in transmission, distribution and/or substation preferred
- Estimating experience in the electrical construction industry preferred
Preferred Education
- High school diploma or GED
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management or similar field; relevant experience considered in lieu of degree
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
- Proficient in understanding construction and electrical drawings to accurately formulate an estimate
- Knowledgeable of electrical materials and methods of installation
- Proficient in Microsoft applications
- Excellent analytical and organizational skills
- Strong communication skills, including verbal, and written
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and changing priorities as necessary
- Ability to work under time pressure and adapt to changing requirements with a positive attitude
- Ability to be self-motivated, proactive and an effective team player
- Ability to interact effectively and professionally with all levels of employees, both management and staff alike, vendors, clients, and others
- Self-driven with the ability to stay on-task for extended periods of time while working independently
What We Offer: Compensation & Benefits
Eligibility: You will become initially eligible on the first day of the benefit month corresponding to the eligibility month in which you first accumulate at least 125 credited hours. https://www.lineco.org/html/bthw01.htm
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary Commensurate with experience, paid weekly. Posted salary ranges are made in good faith. MYR Group reserves the right to adjust ranges depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.
- Commensurate with experience, paid weekly. Posted salary ranges are made in good faith. MYR Group reserves the right to adjust ranges depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.
- Comprehensive benefits package - Medical, Dental, Vision, Teledoc, Hearing, Prescriptions, Mental Health, Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), Short Term Disability, Retiree Coverage, and Life Insurance under LINECo - (Low deductibles and out-of-pocket maximums) - Fifteen Dollar weekly premium for employee or employee plus family coverage.
- ThrivePass Health & Wellness Reimbursement Program - Twelve hundred dollars annually for health and wellbeing-related purchases.
- Annual Paid Time Off starting at 15 days plus 10 paid Holidays (our Cultural Celebration Day is a floating holiday).
- Generous 401(k) Plan with 100% match up to 6%; immediate vesting, and Annual profit-sharing potential.
- Superior educational assistance program (support for educational costs, internal training, and more!).
- Company-paid short and long-term disability, life, and accidental death & dismemberment.
- Company-paid business travel accident insurance.
- Various voluntary plans available including supplemental vision, accident and critical illness, ID theft, group legal, group auto & home, and additional voluntary life insurance plans for employee and dependents.
This position will remain posted for a minimum of three days. The posting will remain active and automatically extend until the vacancy is filled.
Position may be subject to pre-employment screening, which may include background check and drug testing. Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process, contact our Employment Hotline at 1-855-635-1321.
MYR Group, Inc. and our subsidiaries are proud to be Equal Opportunity Employers. We promote diversity of thought, culture, and background, which connects our family of brands. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals and in which personnel processes are merit-based and applied without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, or other protected characteristics. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
MYR Group does not sponsor applicants for work visas. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer.
MYR Group, Inc. and our subsidiaries do not work with any third-party recruiters or agencies without a valid signed agreement and partnership with the Corporate Talent Acquisition Team.
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