Principal Estimator - Engineering (Hybrid)

Eversource Energy•Hartford, CT

16d•Hybrid

About The Position

Eversource will not offer immigration-related sponsorship for this position. Applicants who require immigration sponsorship—either now or in the future—should not apply. This includes, but is not limited to, direct company sponsorship, listing Eversource as the employer of record on immigration documents, or any work authorization that requires company involvement or documentation (e.g., H-1B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, O-1, etc.). Eversource supports work-life balance by offering hybrid schedules for certain roles. Eligibility is based on job responsibilities, operational needs, nature of work and team dynamics. Current guidelines require employees to work at least three days in the office, including Tuesdays and Wednesdays, with the third day set by the employee and supervisor based on department needs. These guidelines apply to roles approved for remote work and are subject to change,  based on managerial discretion and work performance. All applicants must be able to work up to five days in the office if needed (for example: emergencies, training, or other business needs) or should the policy change. Principal Estimator is responsible for the highest level of estimating work across the Eversource three-state area. Responsible for accomplishing major, complex estimating activities including commercial bids. The incumbent is a recognized technical expert in all aspects of estimating functions and may serve as an estimating team leader for major projects, groups of projects, or bids.

Requirements

Expert commercial estimating background including responding to competitive requests for proposals (RFP)
Comprehensive electric industry estimating knowledge and experience
Knowledge of transmission and substation power system planning, engineering, maintenance, and operations.
Lead efforts to develop collaborative relationships to facilitate the accomplishment of work goals.
Understanding of the Federal and New England Regulatory environment and the impact for the Transmission Business.
Knowledge of Eversource’s office automation and information systems such as Power Plan, Maximo, etc.
Ability to enhance internal and external customer satisfaction.
Strong communication skills, including the ability to make formal presentations and translate technical information into terms that are meaningful to the audience.
Expert knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word.
A Bachelor’s degree in engineering, project estimating, or similar is required. A focus in electrical engineering or estimating is preferred.
Minimum of ten (10) years in the technical, operational, estimating or engineering aspects of the utility/construction industry.
Four (4) years’ experience in one or more aspects of the job is required and transmission experience is strongly preferred.
Must be available to work emergency storm assignment as required.
Must be available to travel between MA/CT/NH as necessary.

Nice To Haves

Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Experience working on competitive, high-stakes projects that require strategic cost estimating and effective resource allocation.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to adapt to evolving project requirements and market conditions.
Experience with working and developing an estimating system desirable.
An advanced degree Engineering or Business Administration is desirable.
Registered Professional Engineer is desirable (NH, MA, or CT preferred)

Responsibilities

Develops estimates for large major projects or suites of projects including FERC 1000 projects. (typically, over $10M).
Leads estimate review process for competitive bid projects with the bid team.
Provides expert peer review of estimates prepared internally and by outside vendors.
Supports standardization methods of cost estimating templates across the three-state territory to ensure consistency and efficiency for developing cost estimates.
Identifies and quantifies project risks and associated risk/contingency cost impacts and clarifications as well as coordinating the risk effort with the project team and the enterprise risk committee.
Develops contractor or vendor bid comparisons.
Supports cost estimating tools and databases development to ensure estimates are well documented and updated based on project actuals.