Substation Estimator – HV/MV Utility-Scale Projects

Jobot; Village of Liverpool (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Matching

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Jobot is seeking an experienced Estimator for Substation/HV/Utility Projects to lead cost estimation and bid strategies on large-scale electrical infrastructure programs. The role involves reviewing blueprints, performing take-offs, and analyzing labor and material costs to influence project profitability.

You will collaborate with preconstruction, engineering, and field teams to deliver accurate estimates for transmission, substations, BESS, GIS, and renewables.

Qualifications

• Experience estimating HV, MV, Substation, Transmission, or Utility-scale projects.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and blueprints.
• Experience with estimating software such as EBM or Accubid.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills; effective communication and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze project blueprints and technical documentation.
• Perform material and labor take-offs for substation, transmission, BESS, GIS, and renewable energy projects.
• Prepare proposal documentation and cost estimates.
• Evaluate labor requirements, material needs, and equipment costs.
• Support management with bid strategy and project profitability analysis.
• Maintain and update cost databases based on market conditions.
• Work closely with preconstruction, purchasing, engineering, and field teams.
• Provide cost analysis to determine self-perform vs subcontract decisions.

Skills

HV Estimation

MV Estimation

Substation Projects

Reading Drawings

Communication Skills

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management

Tools

EBM

Accubid

Job description

Jobot is seeking an experienced Estimator for Substation/HV/Utility Projects to lead cost estimation and bid strategies on large-scale electrical infrastructure programs. The role involves reviewing blueprints, performing take-offs, and analyzing labor and material costs to influence project profitability.

You will collaborate with preconstruction, engineering, and field teams to deliver accurate estimates for transmission, substations, BESS, GIS, and renewables.