Senior Electrical Estimator - Hybrid/BC Projects

Morson Group; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Morson Group is seeking a Senior Cost Estimator in Burnaby, BC. This role involves preparing cost estimates for 69kV–500kV transmission and substation projects, coordinating with teams, and guiding junior staff.

The position requires extensive estimating experience and professional engineering registration or eligibility. The contract spans 12 months with initial on-site training in Edmonds and potential remote work from other provinces for brief periods, as approved.

Qualifications

• Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) or Professional Geoscientist (P.Geo.) with Engineers & Geoscientists BC or eligible.
• Intermediate English for professional environment (written and spoken).
• Familiarity with CAD systems and drawing standards.
• Ability to use standard industry design/analysis software.
• Intermediate MS Office skills (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Prepares direct and indirect cost estimates for services, labour, materials, equipment, and high-level schedules for transmission line and substation projects.
• Gathers scope information and assists in establishing project work breakdown structures for estimating.
• Develops and manages estimating work packages; reviews others' work for completeness against project scope.
• Communicates with staff, consultants, and contractors to ensure accuracy and adherence to engineering practices.
• Prepares information to support regulatory processes and management reviews.
• Reviews final estimate packages and addresses reviewer comments before final approvals.

Skills

English proficiency

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Education

P.Eng./P.Geo. eligible

Tools

CAD systems

MS Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint)

Estimating software

Job description

Morson Group is seeking a Senior Cost Estimator in Burnaby, BC. This role involves preparing cost estimates for 69kV–500kV transmission and substation projects, coordinating with teams, and guiding junior staff.

The position requires extensive estimating experience and professional engineering registration or eligibility. The contract spans 12 months with initial on-site training in Edmonds and potential remote work from other provinces for brief periods, as approved.