Estimator Electrical Substation - EPC

Powerserve Technologies; Fort Lauderdale (FL); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Powerserve Technologies is seeking a Substation Estimator – Power Delivery to develop accurate, competitive cost estimates for EPC construction in the electric utility sector.

Experience in high voltage substations (AIS/GIS) and transmission line projects, greenfield/brownfield work, and collaboration with engineering, procurement, and project teams is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience estimating Substations (Above/Below Grade) in power delivery.
• Familiar with Greenfield/Brownfield projects and outages.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and specs.
• Experience with EPC project delivery models.

Responsibilities

• Prepare conceptual, budgetary, and detailed estimates for substations and transmission.
• Develop cost estimates for greenfield and brownfield projects including BESS.
• Perform quantity takeoffs from drawings and models.
• Estimate labor, equipment, material, and indirect costs.
• Analyze means, methods, sequencing, and productivity.
• Support bid strategy, reviews, VE, and risk analysis.

Skills

High Voltage Substations

Transmission lines

BESS facilities

EPC contracting

Construction means & methods

Labor productivity & cost drivers

Reading drawings & specs

Excel

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree nice to have

Tools

Hard Dollar

HCSS

WinEst

HeavyBid

Bid2Win

Primavera P6

MS Project

Bluebeam

On-Screen Takeoff

Job description

Location: Jupiter, FL (However, we are willing to consider allowing someone to work remotely - if you have experience estimating High Voltage Substations or Switchyards and wanting to work remotely, please do apply!)

Reports To: Estimating Manager / Preconstruction Manager

Employment Type: Full-time

Salary: Commensurate with experience. We pay very competitively for top talent!!

Position Summary

The Substation Estimator – Power Delivery is responsible for preparing accurate, competitive, and timely cost estimates for EPC construction projects within the electric utility sector. We are looking for someone who has experience estimating Substations - both Above Grade and Below Grade. Both Greenfield and Brownfield.

This role focuses primarily on power delivery construction, including substations, transmission lines, and BESS facilities, across both greenfield and brownfield environments. The Estimator will also support select industrial construction estimates as workload and project mix require.

This position plays a critical role in supporting business development, project execution, and risk management by developing detailed cost models, evaluating construction means and methods, and collaborating closely with engineering, construction, procurement, and project management teams.

Key Responsibilities

Power Delivery Estimating (Primary Focus)

• Prepare conceptual, budgetary, and detailed estimates for:
  • High-voltage and medium-voltage substations (AIS/GIS, expansions, retrofits)
  • Transmission line projects (overhead and underground)
  • BESS facilities, including civil, electrical, and balance-of-plant scopes
• Develop estimates for greenfield and brownfield construction, including live substation work and outage-constrained environments
• Perform quantity takeoffs from drawings, specifications, and models
• Develop labor, equipment, material, subcontract, and indirect cost estimates
• Evaluate construction means and methods, sequencing, and productivity assumptions
• Analyze project risks and opportunities and incorporate appropriate contingencies
• Support design-build, EPC, EPCM, and negotiated project delivery methods
• Participate in estimate reviews, value engineering, and risk review meetings
• Assist with bid strategy development, pricing decisions, and proposal support

Industrial Construction Estimating (Secondary / Supplemental)

• Support estimating efforts for industrial construction projects, including:
  • Electrical, civil, structural, and mechanical scopes
  • Utility, energy, manufacturing, or heavy industrial facilities
• Coordinate with discipline leads to ensure scope completeness and constructability
• Work closely with:
  • Engineering to understand design intent and constructability
  • Construction teams to validate labor productivity and field execution strategies
  • Procurement to obtain vendor and subcontractor pricing
  • Project management to support estimate-to-budget handoff
• Participate in post-bid reviews and lessons learned to improve estimating accuracy

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is nice to have, but NOT required.
• Must have 1-5+ years of estimating experience in power delivery projects such as High Voltage Substations.
  • Substations and/or transmission line projects
  • Utility-scale electrical infrastructure
• Strong understanding of:
  • EPC contracting and project delivery models
  • Construction means, methods, and sequencing
  • Labor productivity and cost drivers in utility construction
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with BESS or renewable energy infrastructure
• Exposure to live substation work, outages, and brownfield constraints
• Experience with industrial construction estimating preferred but not required
• Knowledge of union and non-union labor environments
• Familiarity with utility owner standards and specifications

Estimating Tools & Software (Preferred)

• Estimating software such as Hard Dollar, HCSS, WinEst, HeavyBid, Bid2Win, or similar
• Scheduling software (Primavera P6, MS Project)
• Intermediate to Advanced Excel skills
• Experience with takeoff tools (Bluebeam, On-Screen Takeoff, etc.)
• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• High attention to detail with the ability to see the \"big picture\"
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple estimates and deadlines simultaneously
• Collaborative mindset with field, engineering, and leadership teams

Performance Measures

• Accuracy of estimates versus actual project costs
• Timeliness and completeness of estimate deliverables
• Quality of risk identification and contingency development
• Effectiveness of estimate handoff to project execution teams

The hourly rate (or salary) we posted is JUST A RANGE. If your salary expectations exceed our range, we still want to talk with you!! Please do apply!! We want to talk to you! Our work environment is awesome! We are flexible with your hours...and we 100% understand work/life balance.

Powerserve Technologies is an equal opportunity employer.