EPC Cost Estimator

Location: Remote (Must work EST hours: 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM)

Employment Type: Contract through February 7, 2027 (High potential for extension)

The EPC Cost Estimator III is a senior-level estimating professional responsible for developing both conceptual and detailed early-stage cost estimates to support electric utility capital planning and long-term financial forecasting.

This role partners closely with Engineering, Planning, Project Management, and Construction teams to support electric infrastructure planning across high-voltage (HVD) and low-voltage (LVD) transmission and distribution systems, including substation projects. Projects range from small-scale pole replacements (~$10K) to large, multi-phase substation programs valued in the millions to billion-dollar range, with planning horizons extending up to 2035–2040.

The position plays a key role in the annual capital planning cycle and contributes to a high-volume estimating environment producing approximately 100–200 estimates annually within a small team structure.

• Develop conceptual and early-stage cost estimates using limited, evolving, or incomplete project scope information (not detailed bid-level estimates).
• Support long-term capital planning, financial forecasting, and strategic infrastructure investment planning (up to 2040 horizon).
• Collaborate closely with Engineering, Planning, Construction Project Managers, and field leadership teams (balanced 70/30 interaction between construction and planning stakeholders).
• Produce approximately 100–200 estimates annually across a range of project types and complexities.
• Support annual planning cycle activities (primarily January–March), including estimating for:
• Substation upgrades and expansions
• New transmission and distribution line construction
• Line rebuild and reinforcement projects
• Other electric system improvement initiatives
• Initially focus on HVD transmission line estimating, with gradual expansion into substation estimating based on experience and capability.
• Maintain and enhance estimating tools, templates, and cost databases to ensure consistency and accuracy.
• Utilize Excel and estimating software (Win Est preferred; openness to other tools as the platform evolves).
• Leverage SAP and Power BI/Power Apps (where applicable) for tracking, reporting, and analytics.
• Clearly communicate estimating assumptions, risks, and limitations associated with early-stage estimates.
• Participate actively in project and departmental meetings and cross-functional discussions.

• 5+ years of experience in cost estimating, EPC projects, or electric utility infrastructure roles.
• Strong understanding of EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) methodologies and cost drivers.
• Experience in electric utility environments, preferably transmission, distribution, or substation projects.
• Proven ability to develop estimates with incomplete or evolving scope definition.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with estimating tools such as Win Est (or similar platforms).
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills with ability to collaborate across multiple teams.

• Electrical background (education or field experience in power systems or utility engineering).
• Familiarity with utility capital planning cycles and long-range forecasting models.
• Exposure to SAP systems.
• Experience with Power BI and/or Power Apps for reporting or tracking estimates.
• Self-starter with strong ownership and accountability.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical thinking ability.
• Comfortable balancing strategic (high-level) and technical estimating perspectives.
• Strong cross-functional collaborator across engineering, planning, and construction teams.
• Adaptable and willing to learn evolving tools, systems, and processes.
• Able to work effectively in a high-volume, fast-paced estimating environment.