Senior Substation Estimator - Remote, High-Voltage T&D

Energy Jobline ZR; United (WV); Remote; USD 130,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO package

Health, dental and vision benefits

Fully remote opportunity

Career progression

Job summary

Energy Jobline ZR is seeking a Senior Substation Estimator for a fully remote role serving utility-scale substation projects across the United States. You will develop detailed estimates for high-voltage substation construction, coordinate with operations, engineering and procurement teams, and lead bidding activities.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of estimating in electrical construction or power infrastructure, with deep knowledge of substations, scopes, and pricing strategy.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of estimating experience in electrical construction or power infrastructure.
• Strong experience with high-voltage substations is preferred.
• Ability to interpret electrical drawings and specifications.
• Experience bidding on projects from small to large-scale.
• Knowledge of costs, margins and risk in estimating.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Experience with estimating software and CM platforms.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates for substation construction projects from opportunity through final bid submission.
• Review plans, specs, drawings and scope to develop accurate takeoffs and pricing.
• Develop material, equipment, labour and subcontractor pricing for complex projects.
• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, operations and project management teams.
• Solicit and evaluate subcontractor and vendor quotations.
• Identify risks, exclusions, assumptions and opportunities during estimating.
• Participate in bid reviews and presentations with senior leadership and operations teams.
• Support competitive strategies and value engineering opportunities.
• Maintain estimating documentation and ensure bids meet deadlines.

Skills

Estimating experience

Substation projects

Electrical construction

Drawing interpretation

Bid coordination

Pricing strategy

Tools

Estimating software

Construction management software

Job description

Energy Jobline ZR is seeking a Senior Substation Estimator for a fully remote role serving utility-scale substation projects across the United States. You will develop detailed estimates for high-voltage substation construction, coordinate with operations, engineering and procurement teams, and lead bidding activities.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of estimating in electrical construction or power infrastructure, with deep knowledge of substations, scopes, and pricing strategy.