Senior Electrical Estimator – Substation Projects (Hybrid)

Jacobs; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 145,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Unlimited Personalized Paid Time Off

Discretionary bonuses

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Senior Electrical Cost Estimator for hybrid work. The role requires extensive experience in producing cost estimates for utility and transportation projects, with a focus on high-voltage and substation work.

Successful candidates will have 10-15 years of electrical field experience, a strong grasp of cost estimating principles, and proficiency in industry-standard software. Benefits include health insurance and a salary between $145,000 and $190,000, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• 10 to 15 years of electrical field experience in utility or transmission construction.
• Progressive cost estimating experience in substation projects.
• Understanding of SCADA and protection equipment.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Electrical field experience

Cost estimating in high-voltage projects

Knowledge of substation configurations

Proficiency with MS Office

Ability to provide constructability estimates

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

HCSS HeavyBid

Sage or InEight estimating software

BlueBeam

Job description

Jacobs is seeking a Senior Electrical Cost Estimator for hybrid work. The role requires extensive experience in producing cost estimates for utility and transportation projects, with a focus on high-voltage and substation work.

Successful candidates will have 10-15 years of electrical field experience, a strong grasp of cost estimating principles, and proficiency in industry-standard software. Benefits include health insurance and a salary between $145,000 and $190,000, depending on experience.