Electrical Substation Estimator – HV Power Delivery

Jobot

Downers Grove (IL)

On-site

USD 80,000 - 120,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus
Stock
401k match
PTO
Health benefits
Company car allowance
Gas card

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a detail-oriented Electrical Estimator to support preconstruction and proposal development for medium and high-voltage power delivery projects. Develop accurate cost estimates for substation construction, expansion, and modernization while collaborating with engineering, project management, and procurement to ensure competitive, technically sound bids.

We offer a strong compensation package with annual bonus, stock, 401k match, PTO, comprehensive health benefits, and a company

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related technical field (or equivalent experience).
  • 3+ years of estimating or project experience within power delivery, utilities, or heavy electrical construction.
  • Experience estimating substation projects.
  • Strong understanding of substation components such as transformers, breakers, bus systems, protection & control, grounding, and structural systems.
  • Ability to interpret engineering drawings, one-lines, and construction specifications.
  • Proficiency with estimating software and Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

  • Develop accurate cost estimates for substation construction, expansion, and modernization projects.
  • Work closely with engineering, project management, and procurement teams to ensure competitive and technically sound bids.

Skills

Power delivery knowledge
Reading designs & specs
Substation components knowledge
Collaborative mindset
Estimating software familiarity
Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Construction Management or related field

Tools

Estimating software
Microsoft Excel

Job description

Jobot is seeking a detail-oriented Electrical Estimator to support preconstruction and proposal development for medium and high-voltage power delivery projects. Develop accurate cost estimates for substation construction, expansion, and modernization while collaborating with engineering, project management, and procurement to ensure competitive, technically sound bids.

We offer a strong compensation package with annual bonus, stock, 401k match, PTO, comprehensive health benefits, and a company

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