Estimator

Requisition : 82650

PSEG Company : PSEG Long Island

Salary Range : $ 79,400 - $ 125,600

Work Location Category : Hybrid

We're one of the country's largest energy companies, with a vision of powering a future where people use energy more efficiently and it's safer and delivered more reliably than ever. We're also deeply connected to the communities we serve, with more than 13,000 employees working together to support our customers and make a difference every day.

Here, you'll have the stability and exciting opportunities that come with being a Fortune 500 company - along with a supportive, friendly work environment where your contributions are valued.


We offer a flexible work environment designed to balance employee needs with collaboration and operational excellence. Roles fall into two categories:

• Onsite: Employees work onsite daily.
• Hybrid: A blend of remote and onsite work, with at least three onsite days per week required.

As an employee, if you are regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week, you will have access to a wide range of comprehensive benefits designed to support your total well-being: medical, dental, vision, paternal leave and family leave programs, behavioral health programs, 401(k), life insurance, tuition reimbursement, and generous paid time off.

More than 13,000 people already call PSEG their work home, taking pride in providing safe, reliable service to millions of customers. If you're looking for a place where you can build a meaningful career and help power and support our communities, we'd love to welcome you to the team.

PSEG is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.

Job Summary

Provide project related estimating services to the Lines of Business in managing their business decisions that result in reliable, total project cost estimates. This requires creative thinking using strong conceptual, engineering and estimating skills for utility construction projects.

Job Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed and high-level cost estimates for electric transmission, distribution and substation projects.
• Prepare conceptual cost estimates from one-line diagrams , engineering drawings and sketches. Analyze drawings and perform take-offs to prepare detailed labor, materials and equipment estimates.
• Develop detailed bid estimates, evaluations and analysis to assist in the performance of contractor reviews.
• Communicate with project management and internal stakeholders on proposed changes and adjustments to cost estimates.
• Establish a mechanism to continuously update cost and labor databases.
• Analyzes and archives project estimate and cost data, establishing a foundation of historical documentation
• Assess estimate accuracy by tracking actuals against the project cost estimate.
• As an employee of PSEG LI, you should be aware that during storm restoration efforts, you may be required to perform functions outside of your routine duties and on a schedule that may be different from normal operations.

Job Specific Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management or a Business discipline
• A minimum of 5 years of estimating, scheduling, engineering, business financials, construction, or project management experience
• Knowledge of Work and Cost Breakdown Structures
• Understanding of conceptual and detailed design estimating
• Demonstrated understanding of labor, material and equipment cost estimating
• Must possess demonstrated leadership skills
• Demonstrated ability to perform assigned work proficiently
• Demonstrated ability to effectively interact with external constituent groups and customers
• Be a self-starter capable of seeking out project related information from Project Stakeholders
• Be customer focused and encourages teamwork
• Ability to interpret electric system one line diagrams engineering drawings and sketches
• Interpret and understand project requirements
• Have effective problem-solving and decision-making skills, strong planning and organizing skills, must be adaptable and results oriented.
• Ability to work in a team climate whereby team members are able to discuss relevant issues freely and where there is a strong emphasis on continuous improvement, questioning the value of every activity and creating better solutions
• Have strong written and verbal communications skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel
• This position requires driving to company locations and off-site assignments and events; applicants must possess a valid US driver's license with a safe and satisfactory driver history
• Compliance with the Department of Energy's regulation 10 CFR 810 is required

Some positions at PSEG require access to information covered by the Department of Energy's regulation 10 CFR 810 (Part 810). If applicable, the successful applicant must prove they are: (1) a citizen or national of the USA; OR (2) a lawful permanent resident of the United States (Non-Conditional Permanent I-551 / Green Card / Permanent Resident Card holder); OR (3) a citizen, national, or permanent resident of a "Generally Authorized" destination on the attached list and not also a citizen, national, permanent resident of any country not listed; OR (4) a "Protected Individual" under the Immigration and Naturalization Act (8 U.S.C 1324b(a)(3)).

As an employee of PSEG Long Island, you should be aware that during storm/outage restoration efforts, you may be required to perform functions different from normal operations and work extended hours beyond your regular work schedule. You may also be required to work on premise or in an alternate location as directed by the company.

For all roles, PSEGLI's drug and alcohol testing program includes pre-employment testing, testing for cause, and post-incident/accident testing.
Employees who are hired or transfer into a federally regulated role (including positions covered by USDOT, PHMSA, or NRC regulations) are subject to random drug and alcohol testing, inclusive of marijuana. Although numerous states throughout the country have legalized marijuana/cannabis products recreationally and medically, the use of these products are prohibited for employees in federally regulated roles. Please note that the use of CBD products may result in a positive drug test for THC/Marijuana and such use is not a legitimate medical explanation for a positive result.

If you are a current PSEG employee and offered an opportunity with PSEG Long Island, you will be treated as a new hire. Please note that as a new hire to the Long Island subsidiary, your benefits will change and generally will be consistent with other similarly situated PSEG Long Island new hires. Similarly, for PSEG Long Island employees who accept job opportunities with PSEG or any of its subsidiaries (other than PSEG Long Island), their benefits will change and generally be consistent with other similarly situated new hires of that company.


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