Junior Estimator – Gear Department

About Shepherd Electric Supply

Since 1892, Shepherd Electric Supply has been the first call when complex, time-critical electrical challenges need to be solved, and reliability truly matters. We are a Mid-Atlantic electrical wholesale distributor with six branches and a team of approximately 400 people who show up every day to keep projects moving and customers coming back.

Our Gear Department supports some of the most technical and impactful projects in our business. Contractors call us because they trust us to get it right — the specification, the quote, the timeline, and the relationship. If you want to do work that matters at a company that notices, this is the place.

Why This Role Matters

The Gear Department supports some of the most technical and impactful projects in our business. As a Junior Estimator, you will learn how electrical distribution equipment is specified, quoted, and delivered for commercial and industrial construction projects.

Working alongside experienced estimators, manufacturers, and sales professionals, you will develop the skills needed to review plans, understand customer requirements, build accurate quotations, and support project execution. This role provides a strong foundation for a long-term career in electrical sales, estimating, and project management.

How This Role Connects to Our Compass

We Keep Our Promises: The estimators and customers you support count on you to follow through — on quote requests, deadlines, and open items. When you say it will be done, it gets done. No dropped handoffs, no surprises.

We Stay Hungry: You are building your knowledge every week — products, terminology, applications, and how projects move. You ask good questions, take manufacturer training seriously, and apply what you learn.

We Grow Together: You learn from experienced estimators and sales professionals, and you take feedback as fuel. As you grow, the whole Gear team gets stronger.

We Own It: You own the accuracy of your work. When something does not line up — a plan discrepancy, a pricing question, a missed detail — you say something and escalate it the right way. You do not let it slide.

We Go Above & Beyond: You anticipate what the estimators and customers need before they ask. Quotes go out clean. Follow-ups happen on time. People notice that you make the team's work easier.

Key Outcomes

Organized by what matters, not just what you do.

Accurate Estimating Support

• Support the estimating process — technical document review, product selection, and pricing — under the guidance of experienced estimators

• Learn to read plans and specifications and select the right products for the application — catch issues at the estimate, not at the job site

• Use configuration and pricing software to build quotations that are accurate and complete

Project Coordination & Follow-Through

• Assist with communication between contractors, manufacturers, and internal departments

• Help track project deadlines, quote requests, and outstanding items

• Support project documentation and reporting as needed

• Learn how projects move from quotation through order fulfillment

Customer Confidence

• Respond to customer requests promptly and professionally

• Support customers with product information and quote follow-up

• Build relationships with contractors, vendors, and internal stakeholders

• Maintain clear and accurate communication throughout the estimating process

Problem-Solving & Learning

• Identify discrepancies in plans, specifications, or pricing and escalate appropriately

• Ask questions and actively seek opportunities to improve technical knowledge

• Learn industry terminology, product applications, and company processes

• Participate in manufacturer training and development opportunities

What Success Looks Like

After 90 days, you and your manager should both be able to point to these markers:

• You understand the basics of Shepherd's estimating process and software tools

• You consistently produce accurate work with minimal errors

• You can confidently navigate plans and specifications with guidance

• Customers and teammates view you as responsive, organized, and dependable

• You are actively building product and industry knowledge every week

• You demonstrate initiative and a willingness to learn from feedback

Who Thrives Here

This role is a strong fit if:

• You enjoy solving problems and learning technical concepts

• You are detail-oriented and take pride in accuracy

• You are organized and can manage multiple priorities

• You communicate professionally and work well with others

• You are coachable and eager to develop new skills

• You want a long-term career path with advancement opportunities

Qualifications & Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required

• Associate degree, technical education, or electrical industry experience preferred but not required

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

• Comfortable working with spreadsheets, software applications, and technology

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to learn technical products and applications

• Experience in construction, distribution, electrical contracting, or customer service is a plus

• Ability to successfully complete pre-employment screening requirements

Why Join Shepherd Electric Supply

• Competitive pay with opportunity for growth

• Medical, dental, and life insurance

• Prescription drug coverage

• Paid vacation and personal time

• 401(k) with employer match

• Stable organization with over 130 years of industry leadership

• A culture where reliability is noticed, ownership is rewarded, and people come first

• A company scaling into new markets — with real paths to grow with it

Work Shift and Hours: Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 4:00pm.

Compensation Details: The expected base salary for this position is starting at $50,000 - $55,000 annually depending on experience.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Shepherd Electric Supply is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

Why should you join Shepherd Electrical Supply?

Apply now and find out what’s next for you.

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