Electrical Estimator – Substation

Jobot; Village of Liverpool (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) with company match

Life and Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Jobot is seeking an Estimator for Substation, HV, and Utility Projects to support high‑impact electrical infrastructure bids. You will review blueprints, perform take-offs, and prepare cost estimates for transmission, substation, and renewable energy initiatives.

Ideal candidates bring HV/MV estimating experience, strong analytical skills, and proficiency with EBM or Accubid. Join a growing team collaborating with preconstruction, engineering, and field operations.

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 estimating background.

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

HV/MV estimating

Cost analysis

Electrical drawings reading

Analytical skills

Communication & collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Construction Science or equivalent estimating background

Tools

EBM

Accubid

Job description

Job details

Estimate large-scale substation and utility power projects with a growing industry leader

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Robert Donohue

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.

We are expanding our estimating team and looking for someone with experience in substation, transmission, or utility-scale electrical work who can contribute to project planning and help drive smart bidding decisions.

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

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot's policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.