Electrical Estimator – Substation

Jobot; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Holidays

Vacation

Project exposure

Team collaboration

Profitability impact

Job summary

Jobot is seeking an Estimator for Substation, HV, and utility projects in Akron, OH. You will review complex blueprints, perform material and labor take-offs for substation, transmission, BESS, GIS, and renewable energy initiatives, and prepare compelling cost estimates for competitive bids.

You will collaborate with preconstruction, engineering, and field teams to shape bid strategy, analyze project profitability, and maintain market-driven cost databases.

Qualifications

• Experience estimating HV, MV, Substation, Transmission, or Utility-scale electrical projects.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and blueprints.
• Experience with estimating software such as EBM or Accubid.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze project blueprints and technical documentation.
• Perform material and labor take-offs for substation, transmission, BESS, GIS, and renewable energy projects.
• Prepare proposal documentation and cost estimates.
• Evaluate labor requirements, material needs, and equipment costs.
• Support management with bid strategy and project profitability analysis.
• Maintain and update cost databases based on market conditions.
• Work closely with preconstruction, purchasing, engineering, and field teams.
• Provide cost analysis to determine self-perform vs subcontract decisions.

Skills

Estimating electrical projects

Reading electrical drawings

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication & collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Construction Science — or equivalent trade experience with estimating background

Tools

EBM

Accubid

Job description

Salary: $150,000 - $200,000 per year

A bit about us:

We are a growing electrical and energy-focused organization supporting utility-scale infrastructure projects across transmission, substations, renewable energy, and battery energy storage systems. Our team works on complex HV/MV electrical construction initiatives, partnering closely with engineering, preconstruction, and field operations to deliver accurate and competitive project bids.

Why join us?

This role offers the opportunity to work on high-impact power and infrastructure projects in a collaborative environment where estimators play a key role in project success.

What you can expect:

• Employer-paid Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off, Holidays, and Vacation
• Exposure to utility-scale and renewable energy projects
• Collaboration with preconstruction, engineering, and field leadership
• Opportunity to influence project profitability and strategy

Job Details

Title: Estimator – Substation / HV / Utility Projects

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze project blueprints and technical documentation
• Perform material and labor take-offs for substation, transmission, BESS, GIS, and renewable energy projects
• Prepare proposal documentation and cost estimates
• Evaluate labor requirements, material needs, and equipment costs
• Support management with bid strategy and project profitability analysis
• Maintain and update cost databases based on market conditions
• Work closely with preconstruction, purchasing, engineering, and field teams
• Provide cost analysis to determine self-perform vs subcontract decisions

Qualifications

• Experience estimating HV, MV, Substation, Transmission, or Utility-scale electrical projects
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and blueprints
• Experience with estimating software such as EBM or Accubid
• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Effective communication and collaboration skills
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Construction Science — or equivalent trade experience with estimating background

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