Instructor - Electrical Engineering jobs in San Antonio, TX

Walker Engineering is hiring an Electrical Estimator for our San Antonio, TX Division.

Overall Scope

Prepare portions of contract proposal estimates for electrical construction. Perform take-offs on systems, material and equipment according to applicable project plans and specifications.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Prepare proposal specifications and drawings to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate.
• Attend pre-bid meetings and/or tour job sites to confirm requisite take-offs.
• Prepare estimates by calculating complete take-off of scope of work.
• Maintain files of working documents as back-up for estimate figures, including information on pricing from suppliers obtained through direct contact, sales brochures, price lists, software uploads, etc.
• Support other department personnel as required; may include assisting with estimates in other disciplines.
• May review design options and recommend best solution based on cost, engineering quality, and/or availability of materials.
• May provide support to field operations regarding electrical estimates.
• Perform additional assignments per supervisor’s direction.

Competencies

• Technical Capacity.
• Financial Management.
• Communication Proficiency.
• Time Management.
• Discretion.
• Decision Making.

Travel Requirements: <10%

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Hours of work are Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., forty (40) hours per week.

Skills, Knowledge, Qualifications & Experience:

• 4-year degree in Electrical Engineering OR 2-5 years estimating, controls and/or engineering experience related to electrical construction
• Familiarity with Accubid or comparable electrical estimating software
• Working knowledge of electrical installation, estimating techniques and cost control
• Ability to interpret computerized cost data and systems

Ability to perform detailed work and successfully meet deadlines

Work Environment

· This job operates in a client project environment with exposure to employee, subcontractors and trades.

Physical Demands

· While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

· This job operates in a client project environment with exposure to employee, subcontractors and trades.

· This job operates in a clerical, office setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. This is largely a sedentary role; however, some filing is required. This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand on a stool as necessary.

· Ability to understand meanings of words and ideas associated with them and to use them effectively. To comprehend language, to understand relationships between words, and to understand meanings of whole sentences and paragraphs. To present information or ideas clearly.

· This job operates in a clerical, office setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. This is largely a sedentary role; however, some filing is required. This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand on a stool as necessary.

· Ability to perform arithmetic operations quickly and accurately.

· Ability to manipulate materials and/or equipment between 10-25 lbs.

· To bend forward or down from the middle of the waist or the middle of the back, to bend downwards, to lower oneself and/or to move freely on hands and knees between 5-20 times daily

Please note, this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift

Application Question(s):

• Do you live in San Antonio Metro area?

Experience:

• Electrical Estimating: 3 years (Required)

Language:

• English (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• San Antonio, TX 78216: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person