J&S Power ยท 1 month ago
Substation Project Estimating Engineer
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid Level
$45/hr - $60/hrJ&S Power is seeking a Substation Project Estimating Engineer who will be responsible for creating project scopes and estimates for Transmission Line and Substation projects. The role involves analyzing technical documents, developing estimates, and ensuring project scopes meet quality standards while managing risks and documentation throughout the project lifecycle.
ConstructionConsultingProject Management
Responsibilities
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 that will influence the cost of an estimate; clarifying unclear scope items and other issues that come 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
Taking into account that 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
Qualification
Required
Self-directed with an interest and/or ability to create project scopes and estimates for Transmission Line and Substation projects
Ability to work within a staff of engineers, business analysts, drafters and designers
Experience in preliminary engineering design from the request for project scope and estimation through construction and record update
Responsible for the successful completion of scopes and estimates for projects
Ability to analyze technical project documents and available information to develop Conceptual Estimates for Projects
Estimates must include consideration of materials, construction labor/time, and equipment
Ability to determine factors of production that will influence the cost of an estimate
Ability to clarify unclear scope items and other issues from available information
Document risks and gray areas of the scope to promote timely completion of the Project Scope and Estimate
Develop project plans and key materials with input from Sponsors
Provide projected contractor resource levels and project duration
Review Project Estimates for adequacy and completeness
Initiate and ensure project revisions are made and documented when required
Ensure all proposed projects and designs meet current FE standards
Conduct review of project scope for feasibility and preliminary layout/arrangement
Ensure preliminary designs support a safe environment for transmission lines and substations personnel, contractors, and the general public
Maintain Scopes and Estimates until moved into later Project Phases
Ensure change management documentation for changes in scope, schedule, and costs is followed
Provide project status reports and support the organization of emergent needs
Validate project estimates including contingency and escalation
Adhere to the quality assurance and quality control process, including identification of quality requirements in project estimates
Communicate Project goals, assumptions, and decisions to the Region and/or Corporate Teams
Support Project challenge meetings, peer reviews, and assessments
Ensure Continuous Improvement of Software and Tools leveraged in the Team
Self-perform audits of completed projects to evaluate gaps in tools or estimating techniques
Benefits
Company paid healthcare, dental, and vision for employee and family
Paid cell phone / home wifi
Vacation and holiday package
Sick Time
Annual Bonus structure
Company
J&S Power
J&S POWER is an engineering consulting firm that provides design, construction, and project management services.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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