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Eversource Energy · 13 hours ago

Principal Estimator - Engineering (Hybrid)

Westwood, MA

Full-time

Hybrid

Lead/Staff

$134K/yr - $149K/yr

10+ years exp

Eversource Energy is a leading utility company, and they are seeking a Principal Estimator to oversee complex estimating activities across their three-state area. The role involves developing cost estimates for major projects, leading estimate reviews, and supporting standardization methods for cost estimating templates.

DeliveryElectrical DistributionEnergyEnergy EfficiencyNatural ResourcesOil and GasRenewable EnergyStaffing Agency

No H1B

Responsibilities

Develops estimates for large major projects or suites of projects including FERC 1000 projects. (typically, over $10M)

Leads estimate review process for competitive bid projects with the bid team

Provides expert peer review of estimates prepared internally and by outside vendors

Supports standardization methods of cost estimating templates across the three-state territory to ensure consistency and efficiency for developing cost estimates

Identifies and quantifies project risks and associated risk/contingency cost impacts and clarifications as well as coordinating the risk effort with the project team and the enterprise risk committee

Develops contractor or vendor bid comparisons

Supports cost estimating tools and databases development to ensure estimates are well documented and updated based on project actuals

Qualification

Commercial estimatingElectric industry knowledgeTransmission planningCost estimating toolsMicrosoft ExcelAnalytical skillsCustomer satisfactionCommunicationProblem-solvingTeam collaboration

Required

A Bachelor's degree in engineering, project estimating, or similar is required

Minimum of ten (10) years in the technical, operational, estimating or engineering aspects of the utility/construction industry

Four (4) years' experience in one or more aspects of the job is required and transmission experience is strongly preferred

Expert commercial estimating background including responding to competitive requests for proposals (RFP)

Comprehensive electric industry estimating knowledge and experience

Knowledge of transmission and substation power system planning, engineering, maintenance, and operations

Understanding of the Federal and New England Regulatory environment and the impact for the Transmission Business

Knowledge of Eversource's office automation and information systems such as Power Plan, Maximo, etc

Ability to enhance internal and external customer satisfaction

Strong communication skills, including the ability to make formal presentations and translate technical information into terms that are meaningful to the audience

Expert knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word

Experience with working and developing an estimating system desirable

Registered Professional Engineer is desirable (NH, MA, or CT preferred)