Requirements Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field is preferred
• Certification as a Journeyman Electrician or Power Systems Electrician is considered a strong asset.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in electrical estimating, ideally in the electric utility or EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) sectors.
• Must have proven experience with renewables, distribution, and substation projects, including exposure to complex, multi-stakeholder proposals
• Advanced proficiency in interpreting engineering drawings, design packages, and construction specifications
• Strong knowledge of construction productivity, equipment capabilities, labor planning, and market rates
• Advanced experience with estimating software (e.g., Hard Dollar or equivalent)
• Skilled in developing construction schedules using Microsoft Project and/or Primavera
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, digital takeoff tools (Bluebeam), and document control platforms (e.g., SharePoint)
• Able to independently perform full takeoffs, pricing validations, and proposal compilation
• Strong interpersonal skills with a high level of professional judgment
• Proven ability to collaborate across departments and communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders
  
  Responsibilities
• Independently evaluate RFP packages to determine project scope, commercial requirements, risk, and constructability.
• Prepare detailed, multi-discipline EPC cost estimates for renewable, distribution, substation, generation, and industrial electrical projects.
• Lead the development of full proposal packages, including:
  • Execution plans
  • Cost breakdowns and assumptions
  • Project schedules using MS Project or Primavera
  • Risk registers and mitigation strategies
  • Optional pricing and alternate methodologies
  • Environmental, Safety, Quality, and ITP Plans
  • Executive summaries
• Coordinate and conduct site visits to inform constructability reviews and field-level data gathering.
• Review technical documents (e.g., drawings, DBMs, specs) and identify scope gaps or conflicts.