Electrical Estimator- (Transmission & Distribution) (Columbus)
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Salary: $150,000 - $225,000 per year A bit about us: We are a growing electrical infrastructure and energy solutions organization supporting utility-scale projects across transmission, substations, renewable energy, and battery energy storage systems (BESS). Our team partners closely with utilities, developers, and EPC partners to deliver complex high-voltage and medium-voltage electrical construction projects. With a strong pipeline of energy infrastructure work, we are expanding our preconstruction and estimating team. This role will support the development of accurate project bids and cost models for transmission, distribution, and power infrastructure projects. If you have experience estimating substation, transmission, or large-scale electrical construction projects, this position offers the opportunity to play a key role in securing and planning major energy initiatives. Why join us? This is an opportunity to work on large-scale power and energy infrastructure projects that support grid reliability and renewable energy expansion. Our estimators are highly involved in project planning and collaborate closely with engineering, preconstruction, and field operations teams to develop competitive and strategic bids. 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 transmission, substations, and renewable energy projects
- Close collaboration with engineering, project management, and field leadership
- Opportunity to directly influence project strategy, bidding decisions, and profitability
- Prepare detailed cost estimates for transmission, distribution, and underground electrical construction projects
- Review RFP packages, specifications, drawings, and project documentation to determine scope and requirements
- Perform material and labor take-offs for electrical infrastructure work
- Participate in field walkdowns with superintendents, engineers, and customer representatives to evaluate project conditions
- Develop bid proposals, including project schedules, cost projections, and execution plans
- Coordinate with subcontractors and suppliers to obtain pricing and timeline information
- Participate in internal bid review meetings and present estimate assumptions and project strategy
- Support the transition from estimating to project execution by providing detailed handoff documentation to project management teams
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Mathematics, Science, or a related field
- Experience estimating transmission, distribution, substation, or utility-scale electrical construction projects
- Ability to review technical drawings and develop accurate cost estimates and proposals
- Experience preparing and presenting complete bid packages independently
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel
- Experience using Oracle Primavera P6 or similar scheduling software
- Strong communication and collaboration skills when working with internal teams and external partners
- Experience with high-voltage (HV) or medium-voltage (MV) electrical construction
- Exposure to renewable energy or battery energy storage projects
- Experience working with utilities, EPC contractors, or large infrastructure projects
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