Transmission Line Estimator

Welty Energy; Brecksville (OH); Remote; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay for billable hours

3% travel requirement

Flexible schedule

Training resources

Job summary

Welty Energy is seeking a Transmission Line Estimator to join our expanding energy team. This role involves creating utility project estimates, supporting client teams, and mentoring junior estimators.

The position can be remote in the mainland United States, working in ET hours and collaborating across projects from 25kV to 765kV. The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of transmission design or estimating experience in the electric utility industry, a technical degree, and strong Excel skills.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of transmission design or estimating in the electric utility industry.
• High school or GED required.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Create preliminary project estimates and schedules considering lead times, crews, durations, siting.
• Write Scope of Work for conceptual/pre-funding projects.
• Coordinate with internal transmission layout teams for preliminary designs.
• Create and review estimates for 25kV-765kV projects.
• Review/aid supplemental estimates (forestry, SCADA/IT network, fiber, testing).
• Coordinate with planning, protection engineering, sponsors and regional contacts on estimates.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Excel

Engineering basics

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

Welty Energy & Infrastructure (WE&I) is looking for an Transmission Line Estimator to join our growing Energy team.

Who is Welty Energy?

Welty Energy, an affiliate of Welty, is a professional services company specializing in program and project management, transmission line engineering, substation engineering and construction oversight on transmission, substation and distribution projects ranging in voltages from 4kV to 765kV.

Headquartered in Akron, OH, and working nationally, Welty Energy currently manages approximately $500 million in construction projects for electric utilities in the Midwest and Northeast regions of the U.S.

As a Tranmission Line Estimator , you will create utility project estimates, act as an extension of our client’s team and provide best-in-class service. As a Tranmission Line Estimator , you will be involved with consulting on select projects as well as providing assistance to the Welty Project Management Team and mentoring junior Estimators.

This position can be remote in the mainland United States, operating in ET hours.

Note: If you’re an engineer who has a desire to influence projects at the most impactful stage, estimating sets the foundation for success and your technical skills help shape it

• Create preliminary project schedules considering lead times, crews, construction durations, siting etc.
• Write Scope of Work for conceptual/pre-funding approval projects.
• Work with internal transmission layout teams for preliminary transmission designs.
• Create and review estimates.
• Work on projects involving 25kV-765kV Utility Power Equipment Transmissions.
• Review/Aide supplemental support estimates such as, but not limited to, forestry, SCADA/IT network, fiber, testing and commissioning, and related
• Coordinate with other scoping and estimating team members, planning and protection engineering, sponsors, regional contacts and personnel from the supplemental support estimate staff.
• Attend regional meetings with planning, protection and other stakeholders to review the status of all open estimates.
• Review/approve/reject estimate requests in OPPM.
• Build accurate project schedule timelines for substation and support estimates.

What we require:

• Ability to effectively manage a high-volume workload while communicating efficiently and effectively with internal and external clients.
• Solid understanding of engineering design / drawing packages.
• High school or GED required
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or similar technical degree is advantageous.
• 2+ years of either transmission design or estimating experience within the electric utility industry is required
• Microsoft Office Suite proficiency, specifically within Excel.

What we prefer:

• Experience with substation design, construction, and/or testing (aligned with estimating experience).
• Ability to mine and analyze data.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings is highly preferred.

Why Welty Energy:

• Straight time overtime pay for billable hours over 40 in a workweek.
• 3% travel requirement (2-3 times per year).
• Schedule flexibility and an appreciation for work/life balance.
• Opportunity to continue in future leadership opportunities amongst the team.
• All team members have a Coach, Buddy, and Mentor to support success within the positions.
• Ample training resources from Welty Energy and applicable clients.

See our Culture video here to learn more about what makes Welty Energy such a great place to work for!

Important Notice to US Applicants:

Welty Energy, an affiliate of Welty Building Company, LLC., is an at-will employer.