Estimator, Engineering, Civil Engineering

Position Overview

Estimator will provide project controls support services in support of Tank Waste Mission and Business Operations. Support will be provided in the following areas:

• Prepare Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs) that meet DOE guidance for accuracy, completeness, and well‑documented basis of estimate, including assumptions, sources, and methodology.
• Ensure estimates are accurate, comprehensive, and well‑supported, reflecting all possible cost elements without omissions or duplication, consistent with DOE cost‑quality criteria.
• Perform Request for Equitable Adjustment (REA) cost analyses and support associated technical evaluations to ensure compliance with DOE requirements.
• Perform technical evaluations and decision analyses related to Hanford WTP activities and contract modifications.
• Develop strategies promoting measurable improvements in project performance and organizational efficiency.
• Support the review of technical evaluations.

• Education – BS/BA (or AA, MS, MBA, PhD, etc.) degree in engineering, science, or business management. Eight years of experience may be substituted for BS/BA degree.
• Five years of directly applicable experience as an estimator on complex capital projects, preferred on the WTP capital project.
• Experience with researching and navigating complex federal regulations.

• Experience providing project controls and/or estimating support directly to HFO.
• Comprehensive understanding of the Hanford Site mission, activities, and priorities.
• In-depth knowledge of DOE Hanford processes and procedures.
• Proficient in DOE’s program management practices, policies, and procedures.
• Career‑level experience in the following areas:
  • Quantity Development Package process in BNI’s and H2C estimating procedures,
  • Rate buildup including Project Services, Shared Services and fee within BNI Requests for Equitable Adjustment,
  • Hanford Site contractor forward pricing rates,
  • BNI and H2C contract.
• Familiarity with, or ability to quickly learn and utilize, various technology management tools used at Hanford.
• Exceptional communication skills.

Work Location:

Work shall be conducted at the Hanford Field Office and the Hanford Site in Richland, WA with eligibility for situational telework at the discretion of management.

Salary is commensurate with education and experience and may range between $90,000 and $130,000 annually.

Edgewater is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veterans, or individuals with disabilities in accordance with EO 14173.