Power Transmission Estimator - T&D Projects

Sterling Engineering, Inc.; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Sterling Engineering, Inc. seeks an Estimator to support Electric Power projects (Transmission & Distribution) in Wisconsin. Duties include cost estimation, takeoffs, and bid support from kickoff to award, collaborating with internal teams and subcontractors.

The ideal candidate has at least two years of technical education in engineering or construction management, strong analytical skills, and proficiency with Excel, CAD/BIM, and estimating software. Office-based role with possible site visits.

Qualifications

• Two years of technical education in engineering, construction management, or a completed apprenticeship in a related trade.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop bid schedules in coordination with department leadership.
• Obtain and manage project plans and specifications for assigned estimates.
• Prepare detailed and accurate quantity takeoffs and project cost estimates.
• Solicit and evaluate pricing from material suppliers, equipment vendors, and subcontractors.
• Maintain current material pricing and labor rates to ensure estimate accuracy.
• Manage and maintain estimating software and related estimating systems.
• Prepare pricing for project change orders as needed.
• Review bid results to evaluate market pricing trends and maintain historical bid databases.
• Compare completed project costs against original estimates to improve future estimating accuracy.
• Develop estimating guidelines and budget forecasting methods for conceptual estimates.
• Participate in departmental meetings and contribute to continuous process improvements.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Verbal and written communication

Attention to detail

High-volume workload management

Education

Technical education in engineering or construction management

Completed apprenticeship in a related trade

Tools

Microsoft Excel

CAD/BIM drawings

Job description

Sterling Engineering, Inc. seeks an Estimator to support Electric Power projects (Transmission & Distribution) in Wisconsin. Duties include cost estimation, takeoffs, and bid support from kickoff to award, collaborating with internal teams and subcontractors.

The ideal candidate has at least two years of technical education in engineering or construction management, strong analytical skills, and proficiency with Excel, CAD/BIM, and estimating software. Office-based role with possible site visits.