Electrical Estimator

An Electrical Estimator plans budgets for large electrical projects. You’ll prepare costings for things such as materials, labour and equipment and take into account factors including industry regulations, potential delays and site-specific costs. Electrical Estimators work with other industry professionals to prepare their costings.

Electrical Estimators should be organised and able to plan for a range of circumstances. It’s important you can communicate well and work as part of a larger team. Electrical Estimators must be good problem solvers and have excellent attention to detail. You might work on job sites as well as in the office in this role.

Future demand Medium
Average yearly income $104,000
Skill level Beginner

How do I become a electrical estimator?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
UEE30820

Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician

Apprenticeship, Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
1 - 4 years
$0 - $28,030
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
BSB50820

Diploma of Project Management

Blended, Online
12 months
$0 - $6,995
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
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Project Administrator Project Manager Project Officer Scheduler IT Project Manager Project Coordinator Regional Manager Governance Coordinator ICT Project Manager Digital Project Manager Corporate Services Manager Senior Risk Manager Park Manager Wind Turbine Engineer Investigation Manager National Security Adviser Field Engineer Innovation Coordinator Chief Innovation Officer Data Analytics Consultant Logistician Innovation Manager Purchasing Officer Quality Assurance Engineer Data Consultant Strata Manager Planning Officer Student Experience Officer Regional Coordinator Conservation Manager Real Estate Agency Manager Sustainable Farmer Automated Tester IT Auditor Resilience Officer Head of Procurement Infrastructure Engineer Engineering Technician Operations Officer Gym Manager Fitness Centre Manager Conference Manager Event Director Exhibition Manager Tour Operations Manager Drilling Supervisor Plant Supervisor Plant Manager Project Manager (Police Force) Facilities Manager Technical Project Manager Maintenance Manager Scrum Master Change And Communications Manager Policy Researcher Public Service Officer International Marketing Specialist International Project Manager Program Analyst Film Producer Strategic Advisor Transport Manager Film and TV Production Manager Broadcast Production Manager Video Production Manager Project Scheduler Program Leader Technical Manager Operations Analyst Supply Chain Analyst Strategy Manager Inventory Planner Supply and Distribution Manager Change Management Consultant Marketing Project Manager Design Manager Electrical Estimator Electrical Project Manager Client Side Project Manager Business Process Analyst Project Director Senior Business Analyst BIM Manager + 80 more

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Electrical and Computer Systems Engineering)

On Campus
4 years
$0 - $175,600
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Electrical and Electronic Engineering)

Blended, On Campus
4 years
$0 - $120,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Electrical Power)

On Campus
4 years
$0 - $31,400
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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