Estimator- Substation and Transmission Line

Applied High Voltage, LLC•,

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The position assumes the responsibilities of an estimator performing cost estimates for HV and MV electrical power systems, including electrical power substations and transmission/distribution systems, primarily on an EPC/turnkey/design-build basis.

Requirements

3+ Years’ Experience in cost estimating of Transmission Level Substations and Transmission Lines (13.8kV – 500 kV) including: All aspects of EPC substation/transmission projects, Internal engineering costs, Equipment and material costs, Construction labor and materials costs, Testing and Commissioning costs, Overhead and general conditions costs, Project Management, administrative and project support costs
Codes and Standards: NEC, NFPA, NESC, OSHA, NERC, RUS, IEEE, ANSI, IEC, Local and Federal Building Codes
Familiarity with reviewing preliminary substation and transmission line electrical drawings and calculations to generate cost estimates.
Ability to conceptualize the needs of substation and transmission line projects based on project RFPs, many times with limited to no detailed information or drawings.
Highly motivated and able to execute tasks independently.
Good written and verbal communications skills.
Ability to work well with others in a team setting.
Skilled in practice of researching engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations and preparing and presenting recommendations.
Skilled in problem solving in time-sensitive situations
Microsoft Word – Intermediate
Microsoft Excel – Intermediate
Microsoft Outlook – Intermediate
Microsoft Project – Basic
AutoCAD (2015 or later) – Basic
Bid2Win or other estimating software - Intermediate

Nice To Haves

Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Power Engineering, Civil Engineering and/or related Engineering Technologies is preferred

Responsibilities

Practical knowledge and understanding of Engineering/Procurement/Construction types of projects.
Understanding unique requirements and constraints of multiple types of projects, including engineering-only, EPC, utility, renewable, industrial, commercial, etc.
Interface and coordinate with other departments, including preconstruction, engineering, procurement, project management and field services.
Work independently to develop cost estimates and project budgets for substation and transmission line projects
Review client RFP documents to determine scope, schedule and design criteria
Review preliminary design drawings and documents
Develop cost estimates for internal labor efforts, including engineering, project management, procurement, admin, etc.
Develop detailed material takeoffs
Develop equipment and subcontractor bid packages/requests to solicit pricing
Respond to vendor and subcontractor RFI’s
Evaluate and levelize vendor and subcontractor bids for use in cost estimates
Assist in development of project proposals
Present cost estimates to department and company leadership
Assist in client bid evaluation phase, participating in cost reviews, RFI responses, etc.
Assist in contract development on awarded projects, ensuring contract scope and price aligns with estimate
Assist in project kickoff/turnover to project execution team
Compile and track historical bids and project execution costs for reference/use on future bids