Substation Project Estimating Engineer

The job of Scoping & Estimating Engineer requires an individual to be self‑directed with an interest and/or ability to create project scopes and estimates for Transmission Line and Substation projects. This position is 100% remote reporting.

• This position will work within a staff of engineers, business analysts, drafters and designers; both internal and external, engaged in a wide variety of preliminary engineering design, from the request for project scope and estimation through construction and record update.
• This position will be responsible for the successful completion of scopes and estimates for projects and advise of any issues that could impair the successful completion of the project on a proactive basis.
• Analyzing technical project documents and available information to develop Conceptual Estimates for Projects requested by Project Sponsors.
• Estimates are to include consideration of materials, construction labor/time and equipment.
• Determining what factors of production will influence the cost of an estimate; clarifying unclear scope items and other issues that arise from available information.
• Document the risks and gray areas of the scope to promote completion of the Project Scope and Estimate within a timely manner.
• Developing, with input from Sponsors, the plan, and key materials for the project.
• Provide projected contractor resource levels and project duration.
• Reviewing Project Estimates for adequacy and completeness.
• Initiating and ensuring project revisions are made and documented when required.
• Ensuring all proposed projects and designs meet current FE standards.
• Conducting review of project scope for feasibility and preliminary layout/arrangement.
• Ensuring preliminary designs support a safe environment for transmission lines and substations personnel, contractors and the general public.
• Ensuring Scopes and Estimates are maintained until moved into later Project Phases.
• Ensure change management documentation for changes in scope, schedule and costs is followed.
• Providing project status reports and support the organization of emergent needs.
• Validating project estimates including contingency and escalation.
• Responsible for adhering to the quality assurance and quality control process, including identification of quality requirements in project estimates.
• Communicating Project goals, assumptions and decisions to the Region and/or Corporate Teams.
• Supporting Project challenge meetings, peer reviews and assessments when performed.
• Ensuring the Continuous Improvement of Software and Tools leverage in the Team.
• Self‑performing audits of completed projects to evaluate gaps in tools or estimating techniques.

• Compensation package: $45-60 per hour based on experience.
• Company‑paid healthcare, dental, and vision for employee and family.
• Paid cell phone / home wifi.
• Vacation and holiday package.
• Sick time.
• Annual bonus structure.

• Entry level

• Full‑time

• Management and Manufacturing

• Utilities