Senior Electrical Estimator – Substation Projects (Hybrid)

Jacobs; Reno (NV); Hybrid; USD 145,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Personalized Paid Time Off

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Senior Electrical Cost Estimator with experience in projects ranging from $5M to $10B. The role involves developing capital cost estimates, reviewing contractor proposals, and interfacing with clients.

Ideal candidates should have 10-15 years of electrical field experience, proficiency in estimating software, and a high school diploma. Benefits include comprehensive health insurance, a 401(k) plan, and personalized paid time off.

Qualifications

• 10 to 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.
• Ability to provide constructability estimates for projects lacking detailed design.

Responsibilities

• Develop capital cost estimates for various projects.
• Review contractor proposals and validate change orders.
• Interface with clients to present cost estimates.

Skills

Electrical field experience

Cost estimating

Knowledge of SCADA and protection equipment

Proficiency with estimating software

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Tools

MS Office

HCSS HeavyBid

Sage or InEight estimating software

BlueBeam

Job description

Jacobs is seeking a Senior Electrical Cost Estimator with experience in projects ranging from $5M to $10B. The role involves developing capital cost estimates, reviewing contractor proposals, and interfacing with clients.

Ideal candidates should have 10-15 years of electrical field experience, proficiency in estimating software, and a high school diploma. Benefits include comprehensive health insurance, a 401(k) plan, and personalized paid time off.