Switchgear Specialist
Turtle is seeking an experienced Switchgear Specialist to join the team in the Deer Park, TX location. Why Turtle? At Turtle, we’re redefining what it means to be an industry leader in electrical distribution, and we want you to be part of our exciting journey! For over 100 years, we’ve built a reputation for innovation, excellence, and exceptional customer service—and we’re just getting started. We are a diverse, passionate team spread across the US, Canada, Mexico, and Puerto Rico, committed to growth, learning, and creating opportunities for each other. At Turtle, every day is a chance to make a real difference, solve complex challenges, and push the boundaries of what’s possible. We believe in fostering an environment that inspires collaboration and sparks creativity, where employees are empowered to contribute to our mission and shape the future of the industry. If you're looking for a fast-paced, dynamic career where your ideas are valued and your growth is prioritized, Turtle is the place for you. Join us and be a part of a company that’s making waves and empowering its people to do extraordinary things every single day! About the Role In this role you will be responsible for interpreting blueprints/electrical drawings and using manufacturer software to produce quotes for customers. What You'll Do: The successful candidate will be responsible for the following: Responsible for estimating all commercial/industrial switchgear projects. Must be proficient in reading blueprints and working with electronic bid management software to produce quotes. Must be highly organized and efficient to handle multiple projects in the bid stage and help manage projects after sale is made. Understands the importance of deadlines and must organize bid schedule based on complexity and project due dates. Works well with switchgear project team, outside sales team and inside sales team in coordinating bids and managing projects. Accountability for timely completion and profitability of projects. Manages and coordinates with all parties involved in the order, both internal and external. Manages and maintains vendor and customer relationships. Provides customer service that separates Turtle & Hughes from our competition in the market place. Follows established standards and procedures for project reporting, communication, and documentation. Keeps detailed records on pricing quotes, change orders and all correspondence both internally and externally. Who We Are Looking For 5 years of experience in the electrical business, must understand switchgear. Highly desirable to have experience working directly with electrical contractors. Knowledge of project management techniques and tools. Proven experience in people management. Proven experience in risk management. Must be highly organized, and extremely well versed in establishing customer relationships. Computer skills to include Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Adobe What We Offer We offer a competitive benefits package that includes: 401(k) plan Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Life insurance Paid holidays Vacation Employee negotiated discounts Who We Are Founded in 1923, Turtle is a fourth-generation, family-owned, and three-generation women-owned business, and one of the nation’s largest independent electrical and industrial distributors. Headquartered in Clark, NJ, our Electrical Distribution division operates 14 branches spanning from coast to coast. It is a significant force in the engineering and procurement of power distribution, automation, lighting, and energy projects, offering integrated services for the industrial and construction markets. Turtle Integrated provides on-site MRO procurement, cost-saving, and spend analytics across the US and in Canada, Puerto Rico, and Mexico. What To Do Next You can begin by filling out our application online. If you want to learn more about Turtle, please visit our website www.turtle.com or our LinkedIn: @Turtle. Turtle is proud to be is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
