Estimator – Substation / Power Infrastructure
Location: In-person for offices in either Harrisburg, PA, Syracuse, NY, or Neenah, WI
Type: Full-time
Overview:
We are recruiting on behalf of our client, a leading North American infrastructure contractor, for a Substation Estimator to support medium-to-high-voltage power delivery projects. This role sits within a growing electrical infrastructure division focused on transmission, distribution, and grid modernization.
The position plays a key role in developing accurate and competitive bids for substation construction projects, working closely with internal stakeholders, subcontractors, and clients to support successful project delivery.
Key Responsibilities:
- Review bid specifications, engineering drawings, and project documentation to develop detailed cost estimates.
- Interpret complex substation project requirements, including new builds, upgrades, and expansion works.
- Engage with subcontractors and suppliers to obtain pricing and validate scope assumptions.
- Collaborate with project management and operations teams to refine budgets, methodologies, and execution strategies.
- Participate in bid reviews, internal commercial discussions, and client-facing meetings where required.
- Support negotiations and respond to client queries throughout the bidding process.
- Ensure all estimates are accurate, competitive, and aligned with project delivery strategies.
Ideal Background & Experience:
- 5–8 years of experience in estimating or project management roles within infrastructure or power delivery environments.
- Strong background in substation construction, utility infrastructure, or electrical projects.
- Experience working within contractor or EPC environments is highly desirable.
- Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and complex project documentation.
- Proficiency in Excel and familiarity with estimating tools and construction documentation processes.
Mindset & Cultural Fit:
- Analytical and detail-oriented, with the ability to build estimates from first principles rather than relying on templates.
- Strong problem-solving capability and commercial awareness.
- Confident communicator, comfortable engaging with subcontractors, clients, and internal stakeholders.
- Adaptable and comfortable operating in fast-paced, reactive project environments.
- Self-motivated with a long-term mindset and interest in career progression within infrastructure delivery.
Career Opportunity:
This role offers the opportunity to contribute to critical power infrastructure projects supporting grid expansion and modernization, with clear pathways into senior estimating, commercial leadership, or project management roles over time.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $90,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year
Application Question(s):
- Are you comfortable reporting into an office in either Harrisburg, Syracuse, or Neenah?
- How many years of experience do you have with estimating substation construction projects?
Experience:
- general contracting: 3 years (Required)
- construction project etimating: 4 years (Required)
- electrical or utilities: 2 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
