Hybrid Lead Estimator: Utility T&D & Substation

Sargent Electric; Lewiston (ME); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Sargent Electric Company, a leading electrical contractor based in Lewiston, Maine, is seeking a Transmission & Distribution and Substation Estimator to support a growing New England utility business. The role is hybrid, combining home-based work with office collaboration as needed for bids and proposals.

The successful candidate will bring a Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field, 5+ years of estimating experience, and proficiency with electrical estimating software.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience estimating in Distribution and Transmission.
• Excellent written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to multitask and work under deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Review historical data and prepare unit and man‑hour estimates.
• Analyze project contracts, specs, drawings for scope and contents of the estimate.
• Create complete takeoffs and coordinate overall estimating effort for bids.
• Review final estimate packages with operations for accuracy before quotation.
• Participate in bid strategy and client presentations as needed.
• Support and manage the estimating team and develop the team as required.
• Document and organize working papers for audit trails.

Skills

5+ years of experience in estimating (

Excellent written communication

Interpersonal and verbal communication

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or construction

Tools

AccuBid

B2W

Bluebeam

Job description

Sargent Electric Company, a leading electrical contractor based in Lewiston, Maine, is seeking a Transmission & Distribution and Substation Estimator to support a growing New England utility business. The role is hybrid, combining home-based work with office collaboration as needed for bids and proposals.

The successful candidate will bring a Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field, 5+ years of estimating experience, and proficiency with electrical estimating software.