
America's Premier Electrical Utility Construction Company
Established in 1891, The L.E. Myers Co. stands as the oldest subsidiary of MYR Group Inc. (Nasdaq: MYRG), a publicly traded holding company specializing in electrical construction services. With over 130 years of industry leadership, L.E. Myers has earned recognition as a premier electrical contractor delivering large-scale transmission, distribution, and substation projects across the Midwest, East, and Southeast regions.
Comprehensive Infrastructure Solutions
The company's Transmission and Distribution (T&D) division offers a comprehensive range of electrical services, including transmission line construction, substation development, clean energy projects, and emergency storm restoration. L.E. Myers combines deep technical expertise with innovative project delivery methods to meet the growing demands of the power and utility industry. Clients value the company's comprehensive knowledge, proven safety protocols, and commitment to reliable, high-quality infrastructure solutions.
Safety First Culture and Professional Development
L.E. Myers prioritizes a unified safety culture where every project-large or small-is managed with proven protocols that protect communities and team members. The company fosters a collaborative work environment comprised of long and short-tenured employees who participate in structured occupational growth opportunities.
Career Growth Within a Stable Organization
- Continuous expansion with long-term client relationships providing project stability
- Interactive collaboration across MYR Group's family of subsidiaries
- Opportunities to work on renewable energy and transmission/distribution projects
- Mentorship and leadership development from experienced professionals
- Access to comprehensive training and educational assistance programs
- Career advancement pathways in operations, project management, and field leadership
Employee Focused Benefits
The L.E. Myers Co. demonstrates genuine commitment to team member success through competitive compensation, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, generous 401(k) matching with profit-sharing potential, annual paid time off starting at 15 days plus 10 paid holidays, and superior educational assistance. The company values merit-based advancement and celebrates diversity across its 51-200 person workforce headquartered in Rolling Meadows, Illinois.
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The L.E. Myers Co.54467 Plover, WI
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The L.E. Myers Co.54467 Plover, WI

About the Role
Have you finished your Bachelor's Degree and are you ready to start your career in the Construction Industry? Apply to the T&D Associate Estimator I in Plover, Wisconsin! This role will be a part of our extensive training program to develop estimating skills.
Company Overview
Established in 1891, The L.E. Myers Co. (L.E. Myers) - the oldest MYR Group Inc. subsidiary - is recognized as a premier electrical contractor of large utility construction projects across the nation. We are proud to offer our employees the opportunity to complete training, projects, and collaborative learning alongside our family of subsidiaries. We offer stability, with long-term clients and continuous expansion, which allows our tenured employees and new team members space to grow.
At L.E. Myers, we provide structured and strategic occupational growth opportunities for our valued staff. Comprised of long- and short-tenured employees, we are interactive amongst our growing family of subsidiaries, which allows employees to participate in clean energy projects, as well as complete our long-time transmission and distribution projects.
Our company's Transmission and Distribution (T&D) division offers a comprehensive range of electrical services including transmission, distribution, substation and clean energy construction. We are experienced in delivering reliable, high-quality infrastructure solutions to meet the growing demands of the power and utility industry.
Essential Functions
- Prepare or assist in preparing complete cost estimates for assigned for transmission, distribution and substation projects
- 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. This involves travel that can require overnight stays
- Perform or assist in performing take-offs/evaluations for estimate preparation
- Solicit material vendor pricing and subcontractor proposals including assembly and distribution of project documentation into RFQ/RFP packages
- Compare various project documents for accuracy and consistency
- Participate in estimate review process with internal and external stake holders
- Assist construction personnel throughout the project lifecycle in tracking and understanding basis of cost estimate
- Assist in the preparation and submission of change orders
- Participate in job close-out meetings at the end of a project to close any loops in the estimating process
- 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
- Ability to understand, and/or possess basic knowledge of construction drawings, specifications, proposals, and other documentation to prepare time/cost/labor estimates for projects and services
Required Education
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or similar field of study
- High school diploma or GED
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
- Proficient in Microsoft applications with emphasis on Excel
- Analytical and organizational skills
- Well developed 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
- Problem-solving skills
- Organizational skills
What We Offer: Compensation & Benefits
Salary commensurate with experience, paid weekly via direct deposit.
- 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.
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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