Utility Estimator – Distribution, Transmission & Substation
About The Position
CARIAN is a purpose-driven, woman-owned consulting and advisory firm dedicated exclusively to the power sector. We partner with leading electric and gas utilities to provide strategic advisory and disciplined execution across program management, business intelligence, and field execution oversight. Guided by integrity, trust, excellence, and accountability, our team helps deliver complex capital programs and build the resilient energy infrastructure that communities depend on. CARIAN is seeking a Utility Estimator to support cost estimating and controls across major electric utility capital programs. The ideal candidate brings strong experience developing and validating estimates for distribution, transmission, and substation work and is comfortable working in a fast-paced, client-embedded environment. All positions require a minimum of three days per week on-site at the client or CARIAN office, frequent visits to active job sites, and may require full five-day on-site presence based on program needs.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or a related technical field required.
- 8+ years of relevant utility project management experience
- Demonstrated experience supporting electric distribution programs
- PMP certification required or commitment to obtain within 3 months of employment
- Must reside within the DC, Maryland, or Northern Virginia footprint
- Willingness to support frequent job site visits and on-site work
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Exelon-family utilities strongly preferred (Pepco, ACE, DPL, PECO, BGE, ComEd)
- If not Exelon, experience with Northeast or Mid-Atlantic utilities preferred
- Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional coordination skills
Responsibilities
- Develop and review cost estimates for utility capital projects
- Support estimate validation and benchmarking
- Coordinate with engineering and construction teams
- Track estimate accuracy and support cost forecasting
- Assist with change order and cost impact analysis
- Support program reporting and cost controls
- Participate in site visits as required
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Company 401(k) match
- Eligibility for bonus incentives
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
