Lead Electrical Estimator: HV, Renewables & EPC

avmax canada; Calgary; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Generous paid time off

RRSP-DPSP employer matching

Comprehensive benefits package

Training and career advancement

Employee Assistance Program

Referral bonus program

Job summary

Rising Edge Group is seeking a Lead Estimator to drive complete engineering proposals for high-voltage, renewables, and utility projects. Reporting to the Director of Engineering, you will develop detailed cost estimates and prepare supporting documentation, ensuring compliant and competitive submissions.

You will collaborate with preconstruction, procurement, and project controls teams, coordinate site visits, and guide the transition from estimate to execution through structured hand-offs and

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of electrical estimating experience.
• Experience with renewable, distribution, and substation projects an asset.
• Proficient in interpreting drawings, specs, and construction documents.
• Experience with Hard Dollar or equivalent estimating software.
• Proficient with Bluebeam, MS Project/Primavera, and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate RFPs to understand scope, schedule, and commercial requirements.
• Prepare detailed EPC cost estimates for transmission, distribution, substation, generation, and industrial projects.
• Develop complete proposal submissions aligned with client requirements and internal standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop scope, pricing, and execution plans.
• Coordinate site visits to gather field data and assess constructability.
• Lead internal estimate reviews and hand-offs to Project Management.

Skills

Electrical estimating

Reading drawings

Project coordination

Communication skills

Education

Electrical Engineering or Construction Management degree

Journeyperson Electrician certification

Tools

Hard Dollar

Bluebeam

Microsoft Project

Primavera

SharePoint

Job description

Rising Edge Group is seeking a Lead Estimator to drive complete engineering proposals for high-voltage, renewables, and utility projects. Reporting to the Director of Engineering, you will develop detailed cost estimates and prepare supporting documentation, ensuring compliant and competitive submissions.

You will collaborate with preconstruction, procurement, and project controls teams, coordinate site visits, and guide the transition from estimate to execution through structured hand-offs and