Senior Electrical Cost Estimator - Western U.S.

Jacobs; Boise (ID); Hybrid; USD 145,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Stock purchase program

PPTO for full-time salaried

Seven paid holidays

Caregiver leave

Performance bonuses

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Senior Electrical Cost Estimator to develop capital cost estimates for utility, substation, transmission, and transportation projects across the United States. The role involves reviewing design documents, cost risk assessments, and collaborating with a team to deliver precise estimates within deadlines.

You will leverage MS Office, HCSS HeavyBid, Sage, InEight, and BlueBeam to produce detailed takeoffs, assess risk, and support procurement and contract staff with statements

Qualifications

• 10–15 years of electrical field estimating experience in utility, substation, distribution, or transmission construction.
• Review design documents, proposals, specifications and drawings and assess cost risk.
• Proficient use of estimating software and MS Office suite.

Responsibilities

• Develop capital cost estimates for utility, transmission, distribution, substation, and transportation projects.
• Review contractor proposals for various procurement types.
• Review and validate change orders.
• Interface with external clients in the presentation of capital costs.
• Maintain organized and detailed files, project records, and logs.
• Attend project meetings as required.

Skills

Cost estimating

Proposal review

Project coordination

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office

HCSS HeavyBid

Sage

InEight

BlueBeam

Job description

Senior Electrical Cost Estimator

We’re seeking a Senior Electrical Cost Estimator with estimating experience ranging from $5M to $10B to support projects across the country. The types of projects include utility, substation, distribution, transmission, highway, and other transportation projects. You will review design documents, proposals, specifications, drawings, attend design development meetings, assess risk and cost impacts, and develop estimates. You will collaborate with a supportive team to review scope documents, develop work breakdown structures, perform take‑offs, assist contract staff with statements of work, apply construction means and methods, calculate indirect field and owner’s costs, and meet mandatory deadlines.

Location & Work Arrangement

We’re considering candidates located in the Western region of the United States; you will be assigned to the nearest Jacobs office as a Hybrid employee.

Responsibilities

• Develop capital cost estimates for utility, transmission, distribution, substation, and transportation projects.
• Review contractor proposals for various procurement types.
• Review and validate change orders.
• Interface with external clients in the presentation of capital costs.
• Maintain organized and detailed files, project records, and logs.
• Attend project meetings as required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 10–15 years of electrical field experience in utility, substation, distribution, or transmission construction.
• Progressive and successful cost estimating experience in substation and high‑voltage projects.
• Understanding of substation configurations, SCADA, and protection equipment.
• Provide constructability and cost estimates for projects that lack detailed design but can leverage experience and industry standards.
• Understanding of the relationship between cost, risk, and schedule.
• Proficient use of MS Office products, HCSS (HeavyBid), Sage, or InEight estimating software and BlueBeam.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or a related field.
• Certifications such as a CEP, CCP, PMP, or CCM.

Compensation

The base salary range for this position is $145,000.00 to $190,000.00. Pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including skills, experience, and education.

Benefits

Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or an Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs offers an unlimited U.S. personalized paid time off (PPTO) policy for full‑time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave. Certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonuses, and stock.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.