Overview
Substation Project Estimating Engineer Jobs in Papillion, USA at J&S Power
The job of Scoping & Estimating Engineer requires an individual to be self‑directed with an interest and/or ability to create project scopes and estimates for Transmission Line and Substation projects. This position is 100% remote reporting.
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 will influence the cost of an estimate; clarifying unclear scope items and other issues that arise 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.
- Ensuring 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.
Compensation & Benefits
- Compensation package: $45-60 per hour based on experience.
- Company‑paid healthcare, dental, and vision for employee and family.
- Paid cell phone / home wifi.
- Vacation and holiday package.
- Sick time.
- Annual bonus structure.
Seniority Level
- Entry level
Employment Type
- Full‑time
Job Function
- Management and Manufacturing
Industries
- Utilities
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Title: Substation Project Estimating Engineer
Company: J&S Power
Location: Papillion, USA
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