Sign up to access all features of our service.
  • Job search
  • Favorites
  • Create a CV
    New
  • Salaries
  • Subscriptions

Electrical Estimator- (Transmission & Distribution)

$150k - $225k

Jobot

Estimator opportunity focused on power delivery and transmission projects

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Ellie Staver
Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply" button and sending us your resume.
Salary: $150,000 - $225,000 per year

A bit about us:

We are a growing electrical infrastructure and energy solutions organization supporting utility-scale projects across transmission, substations, renewable energy, and battery energy storage systems (BESS). Our team partners closely with utilities, developers, and EPC partners to deliver complex high-voltage and medium-voltage electrical construction projects.

With a strong pipeline of energy infrastructure work, we are expanding our preconstruction and estimating team. This role will support the development of accurate project bids and cost models for transmission, distribution, and power infrastructure projects.

If you have experience estimating substation, transmission, or large-scale electrical construction projects, this position offers the opportunity to play a key role in securing and planning major energy initiatives.

Why join us?

This is an opportunity to work on large-scale power and energy infrastructure projects that support grid reliability and renewable energy expansion. Our estimators are highly involved in project planning and collaborate closely with engineering, preconstruction, and field operations teams to develop competitive and strategic bids.

What you can expect:

  • Employer-paid Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Life and Disability insurance
  • Paid Time Off, Holidays, and Vacation
  • Exposure to utility-scale transmission, substations, and renewable energy projects
  • Close collaboration with engineering, project management, and field leadership
  • Opportunity to directly influence project strategy, bidding decisions, and profitability

Job Details

Title: Estimator – Transmission & Distribution

This role is responsible for preparing detailed cost estimates and supporting preconstruction efforts for transmission, distribution, and electrical infrastructure projects. The Estimator will analyze bid documents, perform take-offs, and develop proposals that support competitive and accurate project bids.

Responsibilities:

  • Prepare detailed cost estimates for transmission, distribution, and underground electrical construction projects
  • Review RFP packages, specifications, drawings, and project documentation to determine scope and requirements
  • Perform material and labor take-offs for electrical infrastructure work
  • Participate in field walkdowns with superintendents, engineers, and customer representatives to evaluate project conditions
  • Develop bid proposals, including project schedules, cost projections, and execution plans
  • Coordinate with subcontractors and suppliers to obtain pricing and timeline information
  • Participate in internal bid review meetings and present estimate assumptions and project strategy
  • Support the transition from estimating to project execution by providing detailed handoff documentation to project management teams
Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Mathematics, Science, or a related field
  • Experience estimating transmission, distribution, substation, or utility-scale electrical construction projects
  • Ability to review technical drawings and develop accurate cost estimates and proposals
  • Experience preparing and presenting complete bid packages independently
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel
  • Experience using Oracle Primavera P6 or similar scheduling software
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills when working with internal teams and external partners
Nice to Have:

  • Experience with high-voltage (HV) or medium-voltage (MV) electrical construction
  • Exposure to renewable energy or battery energy storage projects
  • Experience working with utilities, EPC contractors, or large infrastructure projects

Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply" button.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal.

By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Jobot, and/or its agents and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy here: jobot.com/privacy-policy
Vacancy posted 5 hours ago
Similar jobs that could be interesting for youBased on the Electrical Estimator- (Transmission & Distribution) in Rochester, NY vacancy
  •  ...their craft. When you join our team, you earn your edge every day, and we make sure it pays off. Role Mission: The Electrical Estimator builds the possibility by turning opportunities into wins aligned with Hewitt Young’s focus and profit goals. Once a project... 
    Suggested

    HEWITT YOUNG

    Rochester, NY
    a month ago
  • $40 - $60 per hour

     ...verify scope; mid-day you are translating electrical drawings, P&IDs, and multi-view/...  ...labor plans, and safety allowances so the estimate reflects how work truly happens. About...  .... ~ Hands-on fluency with power distribution, instrumentation, and control wiring.... 
    Suggested
    Hourly pay
    Work at office
    Local area
    Worldwide
    Day shift

    Re:Build Manufacturing

    Rochester, NY
    4 days ago
  • $40 - $60 per hour

     ...engineered systems. Who We Are Looking For We are seeking an Electrical Construction Estimator to develop accurate, field-informed cost estimates for...  ...experience Strong hands-on knowledge of power distribution, instrumentation and control wiring Ability to read and... 
    Suggested
    Hourly pay
    For subcontractor
    Work at office

    Re:Build Manufacturing

    Rochester, NY
    2 days ago
  • $85k - $105k

    Public accounting firm seeks experienced tax accountant This Jobot Job is hosted by: Marcie Cassano Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the Apply button and sending us your resume. Salary: $85,000 - $105,000 per year A bit about us: Well established...
    Suggested
    Permanent employment
    Local area

    Jobot

    Rochester, NY
    5 hours ago
  • $20 - $22 per hour

     ...Job Description Job Description Job Title: Electrical Helper Job Description Electrician helpers will engage in commercial renovations and new build construction projects. They will be responsible for bending pipe and roughing in conduit based on plans and prints... 
    Suggested
    Weekly pay
    Permanent employment
    Temporary work
    For contractors
    Work at office
    Local area
    Monday to Friday
    Day shift

    Aerotek

    Rochester, NY
    3 days ago

Do you want to receive more vacancies?

Subscribe and receive similar vacancies to Electrical Estimator- (Transmission & Distribution). Be the first to apply!