Estimating Engineer (Civil)

Manitoba Hydro; Winnipeg; Hybrid; CAD 6,664,828 - 9,269,870; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Nine-day work cycle

Flex-time

Partially remote work option

Job summary

An energy company in Winnipeg is seeking an Estimating Engineer (Civil) responsible for preparing feasibility and cost estimates for construction projects. Ideal candidates should have a graduate degree in Civil Engineering, a minimum of six years of experience, and knowledge of hydroelectric systems. They will develop cost estimates, investigate engineering problems, and manage resources to complete projects successfully. The role offers competitive salary and benefits, with opportunities for flexible work arrangements.

Qualifications

• Minimum of six years related experience including three years on-site construction experience.
• Professional member in good standing with Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba or ability to attain.

Responsibilities

• Develop cost estimates and construction schedules for generation projects.
• Investigate and solve engineering problems related to cost estimating.
• Coordinate phases of work to ensure commitments are met.

Skills

Cost estimating

Construction scheduling

Risk assessment

Interpersonal skills

Business writing skills

Technical knowledge in civil structures

Education

Graduate in Civil Engineering

Job description

Manitoba Hydro is consistently recognized as one of Manitoba's Top Employers! We are a leader among energy companies in North America, recognized for providing highly reliable service and exceptional customer satisfaction. Join our team of Manitoba's best as we continue to build a company that champions safety, supports innovation, and delivers on our commitment to customer service - while actively fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace reflective of the communities we serve.

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Nine-day work cycle, typically resulting in every other Monday off to support a balanced approach to work, family life and community.
• Flex-time and partially remote work schedule (providing the option to work remotely 3 days per 2-week period), depending on nature of work, operational requirements and work location.

Position Overview:

We are seeking an Estimating Engineer (Civil) who will be responsible for the preparation of feasibility, conceptual and pre-investment level cost estimates, construction schedules for logic development and resource leveling, construction workforce estimates and risk analysis for generation projects.

Responsibilities:

• Participate in the planning and/or engineering of electrical utility installations and develop specialized expertise in a field of cost engineering.
• Provide cost estimating, construction scheduling, risk assessment and construction expertise for a wide variety of hydroelectric work including renovation, upgrading and new projects for all stages of development from overview studies to pre-engineering.
• Investigate, analyze and solve the more challenging or unique engineering problems related to cost estimating, construction scheduling and risk assessment, by devising new approaches or by applying existing criteria in novel ways.
• Develop and maintain databases for labor, equipment and material for estimating heavy civil cost estimates using bottom-up approach.
• Develop and maintain effective professional relationships with internal colleagues within the division in order to determine relative priorities and assess the impact of the work on others.
• Plan and manage resources and coordinate and complete phases of work to ensure commitments are met.
• Review overall plans and recommendations related to cost estimation, construction schedule development and risk assessment for feasibility, soundness of judgment and achievement of objectives, ensuring completed work is accurate and final.
• Assign work and provide instruction, advice and technical guidance to technical support staff.
• Review work in progress of assigned Hydro staff, consultants and contractors and review completed work to ensure accuracy, achievement of required results and adherence to accepted engineering practice.

Qualifications:

• Graduate in Civil Engineering from a University of recognized standing, plus a minimum of six years related experience including three years of recent on-site construction experience, preferably on hydroelectric or other heavy civil construction works.
• Professional member in good standing with Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba (or willingness and ability to attain within a specified amount of time).
• Technical knowledge in generation civil structures and their maintenance.
• Demonstrated strong business writing skills
• Knowledge of various Hydro systems, policies and procedures, types of equipment and standards.
• Requires knowledge of bottom-up cost estimates and building of detail labor, detail equipment and material databases.
• Interest and knowledge of construction methods and set up of estimates and construction schedules.
• Demonstrated high degree of initiative, creativity, excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work independently.

Salary Range

Starting salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The range for the classification is $48.74-$67.29 Hourly, $93,398.24-$128,947.78 Annually.

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