About the role

  • Estimator preparing cost estimates and construction plans for electric systems. Working under supervision to estimate costs and coordinate projects with customers.

Responsibilities

  • Under general supervision, prepares cost estimates and construction plans of less difficult nature than work performed by a Senior Engineering Estimator
  • Makes field sketches and prepares layouts for construction of additions or improvements to electric systems of such a nature that the plans and methods are embodied in existing standards, specifications, rules, and regulations
  • Estimates labor and material costs, obtains joint-pole agreements, initiates right-of-way procedures, licenses, permits, etc., and performs such other work as required to prepare the estimate in final form
  • Shall be required to perform customer contact for design preparation, project coordination with the Job Owner and Applicant and/or neighboring properties
  • May be required to prepare final sketch or layout and cost estimate of more complex jobs from field notes prepared by an employee in a higher classification
  • May be required to investigate and prepare reports on third-party accidents

Requirements

  • Possess high school diploma or GED equivalent
  • Must have a valid Class C California Driver's License or ability to obtain by first day of employment
  • Must obtain an Autodesk Certified User (ACU) certificate or a two-year technical degree in Drafting within the first 12 months of hire
  • Bachelor of Science Degree (BS) or equivalent experience is desired
  • 2 years of experience with AutoCAD (2009 or later version)
  • Intermediate Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
  • Experience with web-based software (Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, etc)
  • 1 year of experience using SAP
  • 1 year of utility operations knowledge and experience

Job title

Engineering Estimator – Electric

Job type

Experience level

SeniorLead

Salary

$49 per hour

Degree requirement

High School Diploma

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