Junior Estimator
About the job
- A bachelor's degree in Engineering is required.
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, plans, and specifications.
- Strong mathematical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Self-motivation and willingness to learn and develop.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
- Assist with estimating electrical scopes for assigned bids and projects.
- Review drawings, specifications, and bid documents to determine project scope.
- Perform quantity takeoffs and assist with developing labor, material, and equipment costs.
- Assist with obtaining and evaluating vendor and subcontractor quotes.
- Identify potential scope gaps, project risks, and constructability concerns.
- Support preparation and review of bid packages and final estimates.
- Communicate with vendors, subcontractors, engineers, and internal teams regarding scope and pricing.
- Maintain accurate estimating documentation and historical cost information.
- Participate in pre-bid meetings and site visits as needed.
- Support the estimating and preconstruction teams with additional bid activities.
- Participate in site visits during the bidding phase to better understand project scope and existing conditions.
- Gain field exposure to electrical installations, construction sequencing, and project operations.
- Electrical Engineering is preferred.
- One or more years of estimating, construction, engineering, or related experience is preferred but not required.
- Experience with estimating or takeoff software is a plus.
About the company
Ragle builds highways, bridges and other civil infrastructure for transportation agencies and private project owners. Its work ranges from road construction and interchanges to utility systems, concrete paving and commercial site development, with projects across Indiana, Kentucky, Texas and Illinois. The contractor also takes on specialized work such as bridge overlays, shoring, signal installation and structural steel erection. It manages projects around owners' specifications, schedules and budgets, using estimating and engineering teams to plan construction and deliver contracted work. Founded in 1993, Ragle is headquartered in Newburgh, Indiana.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Newburgh, IN
Founded
1993
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What believers are saying
- DFW Summer 2027 field engineering interns get housing and $1,250 weekly pay.
- Mechanic interns receive assigned mentors: Fort Worth's ten-week placement pairs students with experienced mechanics throughout the program.
- DFW senior project engineers get travel support: the role includes a company truck, fuel card and toll tag.
What critics are saying
- DFW field engineering internships demand long weeks: the Summer 2027 program specifies 50 hours per week.
- DFW equipment operators need schedule flexibility: the role requires overtime, nights, weekends and travel as projects require.
- Sponsorship is unavailable: Ragle's Dallas-Fort Worth senior engineering posting excludes employment visa support now and in the future.
What makes Ragle Inc unique
- Equipment stays in-house: Ragle maintains its own fleet and supplies most project equipment internally.
- Ragle builds around its own workforce: its construction model emphasizes completing most work with internal crews.
- Preconstruction engineers rotate departments: North Richland Hills hires spend time in estimating, operations and preconstruction.
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