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Electrical Estimator

$75 per hour

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Estimator – Transmission & Substation Projects

Location: New York, NY (Hybrid)

Pay Rate: $75/hour

Duration: 12-Month Contract (Potential Extensions)

Schedule: Hybrid – Minimum 3 Days In Office

Position Summary

Seeking an experienced Estimator with utility industry experience to develop conceptual, authorization, and appropriation cost estimates for transmission, substation, and large-scale infrastructure projects. The role will support critical energy initiatives, including transmission upgrades, substation construction, offshore wind integration, battery energy storage systems (BESS), and other grid modernization projects.

Must-Have Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or related field.
  • Minimum 5+ years of estimating experience.
  • Experience developing cost estimates for:
  • Transmission projects
  • Substation projects
  • Utility infrastructure projects
  • Knowledge of electrical, mechanical, and/or civil construction estimating.
  • Understanding of transmission and substation engineering, design, and construction.
  • Proficiency with:
  • Microsoft Office
  • Microsoft Project
  • Estimating software and databases
  • Strong analytical, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Utility industry experience.
  • Experience with authorization and appropriation estimates.
  • Knowledge of utility capital budgeting and utility economics.
  • Familiarity with utility codes, regulations, and industry standards.
  • Experience supporting renewable energy projects:
  • Offshore Wind
  • Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
  • Transmission Infrastructure Expansion

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop conceptual, authorization, and appropriation estimates.
  • Prepare detailed cost estimates from engineering drawings, specifications, and scopes of work.
  • Evaluate design alternatives and identify cost-saving opportunities.
  • Support project development, budgeting, forecasting, and authorization activities.
  • Maintain estimating databases and cost models.
  • Identify project risks, assumptions, and cost drivers.
  • Collaborate with engineering, construction, operations, and project management teams.
  • Support utility infrastructure modernization and renewable energy integration projects.

Ideal Candidate Profile

  • Utility estimator with transmission and substation experience.
  • Experience estimating electrical construction projects exceeding several million dollars.
  • Comfortable reviewing engineering drawings and technical documentation.
  • Familiar with utility capital project lifecycle and budgeting processes.
  • Able to work independently while collaborating across multiple departments.

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