Electrical Estimator – Substation
Jobot
Clay, NY
JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$140,000–$220,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Alternative Energy, Analysis Skills, Bidding, Blueprints, Communication Skills, Construction, Construction Engineering, Construction Management, Cost Analysis, Cost Estimates, Customer Support/Service, Dental Insurance, Disability Insurance, Documentation, Electrical Substation, Electrical Utility, Electricity, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Leadership, Legal, Life Insurance, Management Strategy, Material Take Off, Organizational Skills, Profit & Loss, Profit & Loss Analysis, Project Evaluation, Project Planning, Proposal Writing, Purchasing/Procurement, Requirements Management, Team Player, Technical Writing, Vision Plan
LOCATION
Clay, NY
POSTED
3 days ago
This Jobot Job is hosted by: Robert Donohue
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Salary: $140,000 - $220,000 per year
A bit about us:
We are a growing electrical and energy-focused organization supporting utility-scale infrastructure projects across transmission, substations, renewable energy, and battery energy storage systems. Our team works on complex HV/MV electrical construction initiatives, partnering closely with engineering, preconstruction, and field operations to deliver accurate and competitive project bids.
We are expanding our estimating team and looking for someone with experience in substation, transmission, or utility-scale electrical work who can contribute to project planning and help drive smart bidding decisions.
Why join us?
This role offers the opportunity to work on high-impact power and infrastructure projects in a collaborative environment where estimators play a key role in project success.
What you can expect:
- Employer-paid Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Life and Disability Insurance
- Paid Time Off, Holidays, and Vacation
- Exposure to utility-scale and renewable energy projects
- Collaboration with preconstruction, engineering, and field leadership
- Opportunity to influence project profitability and strategy
If you enjoy working on complex electrical projects and want to be part of a team focused on energy infrastructure, this is a strong opportunity to grow your impact.
Job Details
Title: Estimator – Substation / HV / Utility Projects
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
Qualifications
- Experience estimating HV, MV, Substation, Transmission, or Utility-scale electrical 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 skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Construction Science — or equivalent trade experience with estimating background
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COMPANY SIZE
100 to 499 employeesINDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
2018
WEBSITE
http://www.jobot.com