Remote Senior Estimator II - Substations & HV

Cupertino Electric, Inc.; San Jose (CA); Remote; USD 123,000 - 161,000; Full time

Job summary

Cupertino Electric, Inc. (CEI) is seeking a Sr Estimator II for HV/MV Substation and Transmission projects. The role supports Estimating, Preconstruction, Project Management, Purchasing, and Engineering teams and reports to the Chief Estimator - Energy.

You will develop proposal-level designs, RFQs, and quotations for utility-scale solar PV, battery energy storage systems, and data centers. Remote work is supported; the role requires strong cost estimating, vendor and subcontractor management,

Qualifications

• Experience with Engineer, Procure, Construct (EPC) estimates.
• Experience with MS Office.
• Experience with Accubid or similar estimating software.
• Experience with Bluebeam or similar on-screen take-off software.
• Utility substation and transmission line experience.
• Existing relationships with Tier 1 vendors.
• Basic knowledge of electrical circuitry and calculations.

Responsibilities

• Perform all levels and types of estimating, planning, and cost engineering.
• Accurately perform material take-offs for HV/MV utility projects.
• Review, evaluate and negotiate material quotes.
• Develop and maintain material vendor relationships.
• Develop and maintain relationships with subcontractors/partners.
• Manage and maintain vendor and subcontractor database.
• Prepare RFPs/RFQs and evaluate vendor pricing.
• Knowledge of power delivery including substations and transmission lines.
• Train and mentor junior estimators.
• Meet deadlines and collaborate with team while working remotely.
• Research new products and installation techniques.

Skills

Estimating experience

EPC estimates

MS Office

Accubid

Bluebeam

Substation/Transmission

Vendor relations

Negotiation

Education

BS in Engineering or Construction Management preferred

Tools

Accubid

Bluebeam

Job description

Cupertino Electric, Inc. (CEI) is seeking a Sr Estimator II for HV/MV Substation and Transmission projects. The role supports Estimating, Preconstruction, Project Management, Purchasing, and Engineering teams and reports to the Chief Estimator - Energy.

You will develop proposal-level designs, RFQs, and quotations for utility-scale solar PV, battery energy storage systems, and data centers. Remote work is supported; the role requires strong cost estimating, vendor and subcontractor management,