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Electrical Estimator

An Electrical Estimator plans budgets for electrical projects, calculating costs for materials, labour, and equipment, ensuring compliance and accuracy.

How do I become a electrical estimator

Get qualified to work as a electrical estimator with a course recognised across Australia. Speak to a training provider to learn more.

Common questions

In Australia, a full time Electrical Estimator generally earns $2,000 per week ($104,000 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.

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This industry is likely to experience strong employment growth in coming years. There are currently 175,700 people working in this field in Australia and many of them specialise as an Electrical Estimator. Electrical Estimators may find work in all regions of Australia.

Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights

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A Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician is an ideal qualification if you’re planning a career as an Electrical Estimator. This course covers basic electrical safety, working with AC and DC currents, diagnostics and testing. You’ll develop the skills to carry out installations, wirings and repairs on a range of electrical systems and devices.

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Electrical Estimator careers

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.