Application Window: Applications will be accepted through May 9th, 2025 or until the job is filled. To apply, fill out the application.

About Carlton Electric: At Carlton Electric, we’re passionate about creating a culture where our employees can thrive. We provide the resources, training, and support needed to help our team achieve their career goals because we believe our people are the heart of our success.

So, what does that look like? It’s about fostering a workplace that’s positive, growth-oriented, and fun. It’s employee appreciation events (who doesn’t love a good raffle?), opportunities to give back through community volunteering, and career development programs that help you grow. It’s celebrating being named a Denver Post Top Workplace with a BBQ food truck, cornhole tournaments, and bouncy houses for the kids—because we know how to work hard and celebrate big.

We value our employees and are committed to being one of Denver’s best places to work.

The right person for this position:

The Assistant Estimator plays a key role in Carlton Electric’s Estimating Team, contributing to the pursuit of profitable projects and the overall success of the company. This entry-level position is designed for forward growth, making it an excellent opportunity for someone eager to transition from the field into estimating.

The ideal candidate has at least two years of hands-on electrical experience and is ready to apply that knowledge in a new way. They thrive in a team environment, enjoy problem-solving, and have a strong affinity for numbers and data while maintaining a big-picture mindset. They are naturally curious, eager to learn, and take direction well—while also bringing fresh ideas to the table. Entrepreneurial in spirit, they adapt quickly, think creatively, and embrace challenges as opportunities for growth.

This person is not just looking for a job but a career path. They are motivated to develop their skills, work closely with management to set goals, and take ownership of their professional development in estimating and preconstruction. If you are excited to be part of a dynamic team, learn from experienced professionals, and build a future in estimating, this role is for you.

Location:

Denver, Colorado – Opportunity for occasional remote work when fully trained and oriented. Local travel to jobsites required (via driving).

Responsibilities:

• Exemplify the Carlton Core – core values and purpose.
• Work with the estimating team on a day-to-day basis.
• Thoroughly review and understand projects and their specifications to be able to clearly identify Carlton Electric’s scope of work.
• Accurately and efficiently be able to takeoff and count items on electrical drawings using Trimble LiveCount and Accubid Pro.
• Clearly identify items that need to be quoted from suppliers and compile a bid list of the correct suppliers.
• Accurately and efficiently send drawing packages and information to distributors and vendors for lighting, gear, fire alarm, generators, etc.
• Accurately and efficiently review supplier quotes and work to correct any missing or unnecessary items.
• Use working knowledge of NEC to review drawings and specs for accuracy.
• Attend preconstruction meetings and job walks.
• Assist in creating proposals.
• Perform the highest level of customer service for our clients including timely responses to requests.
• Attend frequent trainings to improve skill sets.

Qualifications:

• Eagerness to learn and grow within an estimating role required.
• Intermediate/Advanced computer skills required (MS Excel, MS Outlook, MS Word, etc.).
• Proficient and professional reading and writing skills required (emails, grammar, punctuation, etc.).
• Basic understanding of electrical systems, installations, and materials required.
• Effective time management required.
• Math skills required.
• Analytical skills, and effective problem solving required.
• Attention to detail required.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints required.
• Minimum two years of electrical field experience preferred.
• Bluebeam experience preferred.

Reporting : The Entry-Level Estimator reports to the Vice President.

Physical Demands:

• Stand, walk, and sit.
• Use hands and fingers to type, grip, write, maneuver, feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Reach with hands and arms.
• Possess the ability to talk.
• Possess the ability to hear well either naturally or with correction.
• Possess the ability to see well either naturally or with correction.
• Possess the ability to think clearly, logically, creatively, and rationally.
• Possess the ability to manage stress in healthy ways while still meeting deadlines and objectives.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

Working Conditions:

• Typical office setting noise levels to be expected. Semi-open office concept.
• Opportunity for occasional remote work once fully trained and knowledgeable about company and role expectations.
• Occasional travel to jobsites, both indoor and outdoor with variable weather conditions may be required.

Compensation Package:

• Location: Denver, Colorado - Opportunity for remote work once fully trained
• Start Date: TBD
• Status: Full-Time, Exempt
• Schedule: General working hours of Monday-Friday 7AM – 4:30PM. Flexible hours, but work may require nights and weekends depending on project deadlines.
• Pay Rate: $57,000-$65,000/year depending on experience. *

*This pay rate is the good-faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of this job posting. Carlton Electric reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted rate if they believe the new range is determined in good-faith. Carlton Electric reserves the right to adjust compensation based on, but not limited to, approved factors such as seniority, merit, quantity and/or quality systems, location, education and/or training, and required travel.

• Other financial benefits: This position may be eligible for, but not guaranteed a yearly bonus.
• Mileage reimbursement available for company travel requirements.
• Phone: This position is eligible for a company phone or phone allowance.
• Health Insurance: Multiple coverage options available for employee and family.
• Dental Insurance: Coverage options available for employee and family.
• Vision Insurance: Coverage options available for employee and family.
• Employee assistance program.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance available.
• Life insurance and voluntary life insurance available.
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• 401K with company match. Roth and traditional options available.

Carlton Electric is an equal opportunity employer.

Carlton Electric does not discriminate against any protected category when determining salary and compensation for an employee.