Hybrid Systems Engineer - Structured Cabling Estimating presso Encore Electric

What You’ll Do

Structured Cabling Estimating & Preconstruction

• Analyze construction drawings, specifications, and site conditions to develop accurate low-voltage cabling estimates
• Perform complete takeoffs of horizontal, backbone, and specialty cabling systems including fiber, copper, OSP, and pathways
• Build itemized BOMs and labor estimates using Encore tools and databases
• Coordinate with electrical estimators to integrate raceways, conduit, and power needs

System Design Support

• Contribute to conceptual layouts and cabling designs in early-stage planning
• Review plans and flag scope gaps, inconsistencies, or RFIs
• Assist in defining rack layouts, IDF/MDF designs, and room coordination with electrical and MEP disciplines
• Work closely with preferred vendors for pricing, availability, and product selection

Proposal and Project Coordination

• Develop structured cabling scope narratives and milestone schedules for proposals
• Attend site walks and preconstruction meetings to assess field conditions and validate assumptions
• Support project turnover meetings to ensure clear handoff from preconstruction to operations

What You Bring

Experience & Technical Acumen

• 2+ years of estimating structured cabling projects (commercial, healthcare, or industrial preferred)
• Deep understanding of TIA/EIA standards, BICSI practices, and telecom room layouts
• Familiarity with cabling pathways, supports, patch panels, terminations, and labeling schemes
• Experience reading construction plans, risers, reflected ceiling plans, and one-line diagrams

Tools & Certifications

• Proficiency in takeoff and estimating tools (Excel, Bluebeam, or specialty software)
• Experience with CAD, Visio, or Revit is a plus
• BICSI certification (Installer, Technician, or RCDD) a plus but not required

Soft Skills & Strengths

• Self-starter with strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and under tight deadlines
• Detail-oriented mindset with ability to identify risks or scope gaps early
• Collaborative approach with internal teams, vendors, and clients

Why Join Encore Electric

• Technology-Centered Mission – Be part of a dedicated low-voltage team shaping the built environment
• Career Growth – Defined path toward advanced system design, engineering, or estimating leadership
• Trusted Partnerships – Work with leading GCs, designers, and end-users across Colorado and beyond
• Meaningful Impact – Your estimates power mission-critical infrastructure

Physical Requirements

• Job site travel for site walks and field validations
• Ability to sit, stand, lift up to 50 lbs, and work in office and construction environments

Benefits of this role:

• Encore Electric provides excellent benefits for our employees, including: medical, dental, and vision plans, disability, and life insurance, employee-matched 401(k), paid time off (PTO), an employee assistance program that includes counseling, legal, and financial advice.
• Encore also provides a generous employee referral program, and access to technical, safety, personal finance, and leadership training through Encore University, Encore’s in house training program.
• This position is eligible for our annual bonus program and a cell phone reimbursement.

Applications will close for this position on: December 31, 2025

To request an accommodation during the application process, please contact [email protected].

Encore Electric, Inc. is an EOE, including disability/vets.