Estimator Electrical Substation - EPC

Powerserve Technologies, Inc; Florida; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Powerserve Technologies is seeking a Substation Estimator – Power Delivery to prepare accurate cost estimates for EPC construction in the electric utility sector. The role covers substations (above and below grade), transmission lines, and BESS facilities, with work in greenfield and brownfield environments.

You will collaborate with engineering, construction, procurement, and project management to develop detailed cost models, evaluate means and methods, and support bid strategy and risk

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree nice to have, but not required.
• Experience estimating power delivery projects such as high voltage substations (AIS/GIS) is required or preferred.
• Strong understanding of EPC contracting, project delivery models, and labor productivity.

Responsibilities

• Prepare conceptual, budgetary, and detailed estimates for substations (AIS/GIS), expansions, retrofits.
• Develop estimates for transmission line projects (overhead and underground).
• Estimate BESS facilities including civil, electrical, and balance-of-plant scopes.
• Create estimates for greenfield and brownfield substations with live-work/outage considerations.
• Perform quantity takeoffs from drawings and project specs.
• Develop labor, equipment, material, subcontract, and indirect cost estimates.
• Evaluate means/methods, sequencing, and productivity assumptions.
• Support bid strategy, pricing decisions, and proposal support.

Skills

Substation estimating

Power delivery

EPC contracting

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Hard Dollar

HCSS

WinEst

HeavyBid

Bid2Win

Primavera P6

MS Project

Excel

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.