Electrical Estimator - Substation

Electrical Estimator - Substation

$150,000 - $225,000

Buffalo, NY +10

Estimator Opportunity Focused on Substations, BESS, and Renewable Power

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A bit about us:

We are a growing electrical and energy infrastructure organization supporting utility-scale power projects across substations, transmission, renewable energy, and battery energy storage systems (BESS). Our team partners closely with engineering, preconstruction, and field operations to deliver accurate, competitive bids for complex HV/MV electrical construction projects. Due to continued growth, we are expanding our estimating team and seeking an Electrical Estimator with experience in substation, transmission, or utility-scale electrical construction to support upcoming infrastructure and energy projects.

Why join us?

This is an opportunity to work on large-scale power and energy infrastructure projects where estimators play a key role in project planning, strategy, and profitability. What we offer:

• Employer-paid Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off and company holidays
• Opportunity to work on utility-scale transmission, substations, and renewable energy projects
• Direct collaboration with preconstruction, engineering, and field leadership
• Ability to influence project strategy, bid competitiveness, and overall project success

If you enjoy working on complex electrical infrastructure projects and want to be part of the rapidly growing energy sector, this is a strong opportunity to make an impact.

Job Details

Title: Electrical Estimator – Substation / Transmission / Utility Projects Responsibilities:

• Review project drawings, specifications, and technical documentation
• Perform material and labor take-offs for substation, transmission, BESS, GIS, and renewable energy projects
• Develop detailed project cost estimates and proposal documentation
• Evaluate labor, material, and equipment costs
• Support management with bid strategy and cost analysis
• Maintain and update cost databases and historical estimating data
• Collaborate with preconstruction, purchasing, engineering, and field teams
• Assist in evaluating self-perform vs subcontracting strategies

Qualifications:

• Experience estimating Substation, HV/MV electrical, transmission, or utility-scale power projects
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and specifications
• Experience with estimating software such as Accubid, EBM, or similar platforms
• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional project teams
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or Construction Science or equivalent electrical trade experience with estimating background

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