University Co Op Student Project Estimating Fall

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing project estimates and monitoring projects during the project planning and estimating phases under the direction of a Project Estimator.
• Co‑Ordinate activities with service providers and stakeholders.
• Prepare comprehensive reports, specifications and presentations detailing project estimates.
• Complete data analysis to support benchmarking studies.
• Assist in developing and preparing processes, procedures or methods related to estimating.
• Liaise with other internal work groups and divisions.
• Assist in the development of Basis of Estimate (BoE) for estimates to ensure estimate quality and consistency.
• Prepare project reports as necessary.
• Perform other duties as required.

• Communication skills, documentation skill, time management skill and analytical skills.
• Practice the application of engineering knowledge with respect to protection, control, substation power systems and transmission line infrastructure.
• Gain the knowledge necessary to develop project estimates and practice documentation of recording assumptions, risks, cashflow, project cost, variance analysis and comparator overview.
• Gain in‑depth knowledge of overall transmission station and line design, construction methodology and project management planning.
• Experience with the management processes used to design, procure and construct power systems for transmission lines and stations.
• Experience in a corporate setting working both independently and within teams on common objectives.

• Discipline:
  Electrical Engineering or Civil Engineering
• Academic Level: Second or Third year completed.

• Working knowledge of MS Excel is required.
• G‑Class driver’s license is required.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills complemented by organizational strengths and an ability to work both autonomously and as a team player.
• A robust focus on customers and the need to be customer focused.

There will be a requirement for occasional travel within the province of Ontario. Overnight stays may be required.