Transmission Line & Substation Estimator
About The Position
Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Transmission & Substation Estimator to support large-scale transmission and utility infrastructure projects. This role is crucial for developing accurate cost estimates from early-stage concepts through detailed estimates. The successful candidate will contribute to the growth and continuous improvement of estimating practices within a rapidly expanding transmission business. The position involves supporting major transmission line and substation projects, ranging from capital upgrades to new build infrastructure programs for leading utility and energy clients across Canada.
Requirements
- 5–10 years’ experience in estimating within transmission, utilities, or infrastructure sectors.
- Strong technical understanding of transmission line systems and substations.
- Strong technical understanding of electrical components and estimating methodologies.
- Experience across pre-construction estimating phases.
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Experience working within project controls or integrated delivery teams.
- Experience with estimating platforms such as CostX, InEight, Bluebeam, HeavyBid, Accubid or similar tools.
Nice To Haves
- Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field (preferred)
Responsibilities
- Support major transmission line and substation projects ranging from capital upgrades to new build infrastructure programs for leading utility and energy clients across Canada.
- Prepare detailed cost estimates across transmission line and substation projects.
- Perform quantity take-offs, develop bill of materials, and define scope from drawings and specifications.
- Support estimates across all stages, including: Conceptual (Class 5), Intermediate (Class 3), Detailed (Class 1).
- Apply parametric and bottoms-up estimating methodologies.
- Develop key documentation including Basis of Estimate (BoE) and estimate narratives.
- Support cost analysis, benchmarking, and estimating data improvement.
- Collaborate with project teams to align cost, scope, and schedule inputs.
- Utilize estimating and takeoff tools (e.g., CostX, Bluebeam, InEight, Excel).
Benefits
- 100% covered health and dental benefits for you and your dependents (including paramedical services)
- Health spending account
- RRSP option with company matching
- Annual learning and development budget
- Access to a range of online learning tools, and support for career development and growth
- Coverage of one professional membership or license fee per year, if directly related to your role
- Vacation, flex and sick days
- A flexible, hybrid work approach
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
