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Cost Engineer Staff
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What they do
An Estimator provides cost estimates for a project, based on an evaluation of the materials, labor, time and equipment needed to complete the project. May specialize in many aspects of construction or in manufacturing and design industries.
$71,979 / year median in Texas
+10% projected growth
Job Description
Cost Engineer Staff M.C. Dean United States, Texas, Fort Worth Sep 07, 2026
Overview About M.C. Dean
M.C. Dean is Building Intelligence. We design, build, operate, and maintain cyber-physical solutions for the nation's most mission-critical facilities, secure environments, complex infrastructure, and global enterprises. With over 7,000 employees, our capabilities span electrical, electronic security, telecommunications, life safety, automation and controls, audiovisual, and IT systems. Headquarters in Tysons, Virginia, M.C. Dean delivers resilient, secure, and innovative power and technology solutions through engineering expertise and smart systems integration.
Why Join Us?
Our people are passionate about engineering innovation that improves lives and drives impactful change. Guided by our core values-agility, expertise, and trust-we foster a collaborative and forward-thinking work environment. At M.C. Dean, we are committed to building the next generation of technical leaders in electrical, engineering, and cybersecurity industries. The Cost Engineer Level2 assists in preparing cost estimates for bids and proposals for electrical and other low voltage applications Responsibilities Gathering data and assisting in preparing bid proposal estimates and design/build proposals.
Performing take-offs from drawings; pricing change orders and conducting site visits to understand the constructability of projects.
Understanding plans and specifications to identify the types and grades of materials and equipment needed and to ensure compliance with project requirements.
Understanding and applying cost fundamentals; maintaining current, accurate information on prices from supplies and contractors.
Preparing bid packages and obtaining pricing from subcontractors and vendor
Familiarity with electrical equipment, materials and specifications
Experience reading and interpreting blueprints
Experience with contract documents such as contract drawings, subcontracts, contract addendum
Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in the production of electrical plans, blueprints and drawings.
Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize and accomplish work
Generating high quality work Working well with others in order to reach a common goal.
Must successfully pass a background check.
Working knowledge of Accubid a plus.
Working knowledge of BIM a plus. Qualifications 2+ years experience with a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Engineering, preferably Electrical Engineering
6+ years of experience with an Associate's Degree
8+ years experience with a high school diploma or
GED Abilities:
Exposure to computer screens for an extended period of time.
Sitting for extended periods of time.
Reach by extending hands or arms in any direction.
Have finger dexterity in order to manipulate objects with fingers rather than whole hands or arms, for example, using a keyboard.
Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
Identify and understand the speech of another person.