Senior Estimator: Electrical Infrastructure HV

Rising Edge Group; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Career growth opportunities

Team events & wellbeing programs

Inclusion & mentorship culture

Job summary

Rising Edge Group is seeking a Chief Estimator to lead strategic and technical estimating for high‑voltage electrical infrastructure projects across the United States, including substations, transmission, distribution, and BESS.

You will work with regional leadership to ensure estimates are accurate, competitive, and aligned with execution plans, while mentoring a team and driving process improvements for bid proposals and risk management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred.
• 10+ years in electrical estimating/pre-construction for high‑voltage, utility, or renewable sectors.
• Experience with large-scale substations, transmission, distribution, and BESS projects.
• Proficiency with InEight/Hard Dollar estimating tools.
• Ability to lead, mentor and develop Estimating teams.
• Strong understanding of labor, material, equipment costs, and subcontractor pricing.

Responsibilities

• Lead estimating activities across the US for complex electrical infrastructure projects.
• Prepare, review, and validate detailed cost estimates including labor, materials, equipment, and subs; manage risk and pricing assumptions.
• Develop and mentor a team of Estimators; improve estimating processes and templates.
• Collaborate with leadership on bid/no‑bid decisions and pursuit strategies.
• Review schedules, cash flows, and construction methodologies for proposals.

Skills

Estimating leadership

Pre-construction

Electrical estimating

High‑voltage systems

Mentoring & training

Microsoft Project/Primavera P6

InEight/Hard Dollar

Cost analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

InEight

Hard Dollar

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

Excel

MS Office

Job description

Rising Edge Group is seeking a Chief Estimator to lead strategic and technical estimating for high‑voltage electrical infrastructure projects across the United States, including substations, transmission, distribution, and BESS.

You will work with regional leadership to ensure estimates are accurate, competitive, and aligned with execution plans, while mentoring a team and driving process improvements for bid proposals and risk management.