Senior HV Transmission Project Estimator

Insight Global; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a Project Estimator to support planning and execution of high-voltage transmission projects. The role develops cost estimates, supports capital planning, and collaborates with engineering, construction, and project management teams to ensure accurate forecasting and cost control.

The position is a 12-month hybrid contract in Edmonton, AB, requiring experience in electrical utilities and transmission projects.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Engineering or related discipline.
• 5+ years of project estimating experience in electric utilities, transmission and distribution, or heavy industrial construction.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and cost models.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to conduct occasional site visits.

Responsibilities

• Develop conceptual, preliminary, and detailed cost estimates for transmission and substation projects.
• Prepare estimates for overhead lines, underground cables, substations, asset replacements, and capital programs.
• Review drawings, specs, standards, and scopes of work to support estimate development.
• Perform quantity take-offs and determine labor, equipment, and material requirements.
• Apply estimating methodologies, historical data, and unit rates.

Skills

Project estimating

Cost modeling

Electrical utilities

Interpret drawings

Education

Engineering degree or diploma

Construction Management

Quantity Surveying

Job description

Insight Global is seeking a Project Estimator to support planning and execution of high-voltage transmission projects. The role develops cost estimates, supports capital planning, and collaborates with engineering, construction, and project management teams to ensure accurate forecasting and cost control.

The position is a 12-month hybrid contract in Edmonton, AB, requiring experience in electrical utilities and transmission projects.