Senior Electrical Estimator — Substations & Transmission

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

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