Substation Project Estimating Engineer

J&S Power; United States; Remote; USD 61,992 - 82,656; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-paid healthcare

Paid cell phone / home wifi

Vacation and holiday package

Sick time

Annual bonus structure

Job summary

A leading utilities contractor is seeking a Scoping & Estimating Engineer to manage project scopes and estimates while working remotely. The ideal candidate will collaborate with engineers and analysts to ensure project success and communicate all project goals and decisions effectively. This entry-level position offers a compensation package of $45-60 per hour, inclusive of healthcare benefits, paid time off, and an annual bonus structure.

Responsibilities

• Work within a team of engineers and analysts on project scopes and estimates.
• Responsible for successful completion of projects and resolving potential issues.
• Analyze technical documents to develop project estimates based on requirements.
• Document risks and clarify scope items for timely project completion.
• Provide project status reports and ensure adherence to quality processes.

Job description

The job of Scoping & Estimating Engineer requires an individual to be self‑directed with an interest and/or ability to create project scopes and estimates for Transmission Line and Substation projects. This position is 100% remote reporting.

Responsibilities

• This position will work within a staff of engineers, business analysts, drafters and designers; both internal and external, engaged in a wide variety of preliminary engineering design, from the request for project scope and estimation through construction and record update.
• This position will be responsible for the successful completion of scopes and estimates for projects and advise of any issues that could impair the successful completion of the project on a proactive basis.
• Analyzing technical project documents and available information to develop Conceptual Estimates for Projects requested by Project Sponsors.
• Estimates are to include consideration of materials, construction labor/time and equipment.
• Determining what factors of production will influence the cost of an estimate; clarifying unclear scope items and other issues that arise from available information.
• Document the risks and gray areas of the scope to promote completion of the Project Scope and Estimate within a timely manner.
• Developing, with input from Sponsors, the plan, and key materials for the project.
• Provide projected contractor resource levels and project duration.
• Reviewing Project Estimates for adequacy and completeness.
• Initiating and ensuring project revisions are made and documented when required.
• Ensuring all proposed projects and designs meet current FE standards.
• Conducting review of project scope for feasibility and preliminary layout/arrangement.
• Ensuring preliminary designs support a safe environment for transmission lines and substations personnel, contractors and the general public.
• Ensuring Scopes and Estimates are maintained until moved into later Project Phases.
• Ensure change management documentation for changes in scope, schedule and costs is followed.
• Providing project status reports and support the organization of emergent needs.
• Validating project estimates including contingency and escalation.
• Responsible for adhering to the quality assurance and quality control process, including identification of quality requirements in project estimates.
• Communicating Project goals, assumptions and decisions to the Region and/or Corporate Teams.
• Supporting Project challenge meetings, peer reviews and assessments when performed.
• Ensuring the Continuous Improvement of Software and Tools leverage in the Team.
• Self‑performing audits of completed projects to evaluate gaps in tools or estimating techniques.

Compensation & Benefits

• Compensation package: $45-60 per hour based on experience.
• Company‑paid healthcare, dental, and vision for employee and family.
• Paid cell phone / home wifi.
• Vacation and holiday package.
• Sick time.
• Annual bonus structure.

Seniority Level

• Entry level

Employment Type

• Full‑time

Job Function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Utilities