Principal Estimator, Engineering (Hybrid) at Eversource Energy

Hartford, Connecticut, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Utilities, EnergyIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, project estimating, or similar (focus in electrical engineering or estimating preferred; advanced degree in Engineering or Business Administration desirable)
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 (transmission experience 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 its impact on the Transmission Business
Knowledge of Eversource’s office automation and information systems (e.g., Power Plan, Maximo)
Expert knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word; experience with working and developing an estimating system desirable
Registered Professional Engineer desirable (NH, MA, or CT preferred)
Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Experience working on competitive, high-stakes projects requiring strategic cost estimating and effective resource allocation
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to adapt to evolving project requirements and market conditions
Strong communication skills, including making formal presentations and translating technical information
Ability to lead efforts to develop collaborative relationships, enhance customer satisfaction, and be available for emergency storm assignments and travel between MA/CT/NH

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 of cost estimating templates across the three-state territory for consistency and efficiency
Identifies and quantifies project risks and associated risk/contingency cost impacts and clarifications; coordinates risk efforts with project team and 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
Serves as estimating team leader for major projects, groups of projects, or bids
Accomplishes major, complex estimating activities including commercial bids across the Eversource three-state area

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Cost EstimatingCommercial EstimatingElectric Industry EstimatingTransmission EstimatingSubstation EstimatingRisk QuantificationBid ComparisonRFP ResponseFERC ProjectsProject Risk Management

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the work arrangement for this Principal Estimator role?

This is a hybrid job.

What education is required for this position?

A Bachelor’s degree in engineering, project estimating, or similar is required, with a focus in electrical engineering or estimating preferred. An advanced degree in Engineering or Business Administration is desirable.

What key skills and experience are needed for this role?

Expert commercial estimating background including responding to competitive RFPs, comprehensive electric industry estimating knowledge, knowledge of transmission and substation power systems, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and expert knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word are required.

What salary or compensation does this position offer?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What makes a strong candidate for this Principal Estimator position?

Candidates with proven ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines, experience on competitive high-stakes projects, strong analytical skills, and expert knowledge in commercial estimating and electric industry systems stand out.