Electrical Estimator - Utility Design & Costing (Hybrid)

Asplundh Engineering Services, LLC; Salem (OR); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement plan

Company-paid life insurance

Long-term disability

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Employee discounts

Job summary

Asplundh Engineering Services (AES) is seeking an Electrical Estimator to support electric utility infrastructure projects by developing distribution and power system designs, project estimates, construction packages, and documentation for new customer installations and upgrades.

You will work closely with utility clients, project managers, engineers, field personnel, and customers to translate requirements into cost-efficient, construction-ready solutions.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in electrical utility design, construction estimating, distribution engineering, or related infrastructure projects.
• Working knowledge of electric distribution systems and utility construction practices.
• Familiarity with National Electrical Safety Code (NESC) requirements and utility design standards.
• Experience preparing project estimates, cost analyses, engineering documentation, and construction packages.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Experience using utility engineering and design software such as SPIDAcalc, O-Calc, CYME, or similar platforms.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, GIS-based drafting platforms, or utility mapping systems.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare electrical distribution designs and construction packages in accordance with NESC requirements, utility standards, and customer specifications.
• Develop estimates, cost analyses, and project documentation for new customer services, system upgrades, overhead and underground facility replacements, subdivision developments, and renewable energy interconnections.
• Analyze engineering and construction requirements using utility modeling, estimating, and design tools to develop safe, reliable, and cost-effective solutions.
• Perform field reviews and site assessments to gather project information, validate design requirements, and support estimate development.
• Prepare construction-ready drawings, equipment specifications, easement documentation, contracts, and work orders.
• Collaborate with utility customers, engineers, project managers, municipal agencies, contractors, and property owners to ensure project success.
• Review designs and estimates to verify compliance with engineering standards, safety requirements, budget expectations, and client objectives.

Skills

Electrical distribution knowledge

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

MS Office

SPIDAcalc

O-Calc

CYME

AutoCAD

GIS drafting

Communication skills

Education

Associate degree in Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

SPIDAcalc

O-Calc

CYME

AutoCAD

GIS software

Job description

Asplundh Engineering Services (AES) is seeking an Electrical Estimator to support electric utility infrastructure projects by developing distribution and power system designs, project estimates, construction packages, and documentation for new customer installations and upgrades.

You will work closely with utility clients, project managers, engineers, field personnel, and customers to translate requirements into cost-efficient, construction-ready solutions.