Napa, California, Primary Function:Â We are seeking an experienced Electrical Estimator to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in medium-voltage electrical construction estimating, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. The Electrical Construction Estimator will be responsible for preparing accurate take-offs and comprehensive cost estimates for various construction projects, ensuring that all estimates are competitive and align with project requirements.
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Typical Duties:
Analyzing and comprehending government specifications, drawings, schedules, and all other project documents.
Identifying technical issues in written format to submit pre-bid clarifications.
Creating accurate, detailed take-off itemization of the electrical materials and equipment required.
Communicating with suppliers, subcontractors and the internal team to formulate accurate estimates.
Estimating labor, material, and production requirements to be able to compute the overall cost of projects.
Minimal travel to participate at certain site visits to gather all necessary data for accurate estimation.
Working with the estimate team to develop a schedule for project completion that effectively allocates the resources to the electrical activities.
Maintaining database of all updated electrical production rates and pricing for reference. Including the latest industry changes and current market pricing on commodities
Qualifications and Skills:
Knowledge of electrical systems (particularly medium voltage), their typical components, and installation procedures to accurately estimate the scope of projects and potential costs.
Strong math and analytical skills to compile and analyze cost data, as well as calculate the time, materials, and labor necessary to complete a project.
Exceptional communication skills to clearly present and explain electrical cost and interface in the entire estimate.
Detail-oriented with the ability to understand complex blueprints, technical diagrams, and specifications to ensure accurate cost estimations.
Problem-solving skills to adjust estimates and proposals in response to unforeseen project complications or changes in scope.
Knowledge of electrical codes and regulations is important. Familiarity with government standards is a plus.
Experience with estimating software (HCSS preferred, Bluebeam and entire Microsoft Office programs
Teamwork and collaboration skills to work closely with estimators, and other professionals involved in the project.
Conduct research to locate and make contact with suitable vendors for various work features of each project. Initiate early communication to outside services and resources on key work activities or unique features of the project. Assist vendors by answering questions, clarifying information, performing and comparing quantity take-offs to identify the scope for the request for quotes, and providing them with updates on any amendments or changes. Analyze vendor scope of work and quotations for compliance with requirements and prepare detailed comparisons of multiple vendor quotes.
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Skills, Knowledge, Qualifications & Experience: Â
Educational and experience requirements include: Two to four-year construction-related degree or equivalent combinations of technical training and/or related field experience. Experience in similar electrical construction estimating with proven estimating strategies and techniques, plus successful construction purchase order and subcontract contracts are necessary. Organizational and decision-making/problem-solving skills are essential.
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Napa, California, Primary Function:Â We are seeking an experienced Electrical Estimator to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in medium-voltage electrical construction estimating, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. The Electrical Construction Estimator will be responsible for preparing accurate take-offs and comprehensive cost estimates for various construction projects, ensuring that all estimates are competitive and align with project requirements.
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Typical Duties:
Analyzing and comprehending government specifications, drawings, schedules, and all other project documents.
Identifying technical issues in written format to submit pre-bid clarifications.
Creating accurate, detailed take-off itemization of the electrical materials and equipment required.
Communicating with suppliers, subcontractors and the internal team to formulate accurate estimates.
Estimating labor, material, and production requirements to be able to compute the overall cost of projects.
Minimal travel to participate at certain site visits to gather all necessary data for accurate estimation.
Working with the estimate team to develop a schedule for project completion that effectively allocates the resources to the electrical activities.
Maintaining database of all updated electrical production rates and pricing for reference. Including the latest industry changes and current market pricing on commodities
Qualifications and Skills:
Knowledge of electrical systems (particularly medium voltage), their typical components, and installation procedures to accurately estimate the scope of projects and potential costs.
Strong math and analytical skills to compile and analyze cost data, as well as calculate the time, materials, and labor necessary to complete a project.
Exceptional communication skills to clearly present and explain electrical cost and interface in the entire estimate.
Detail-oriented with the ability to understand complex blueprints, technical diagrams, and specifications to ensure accurate cost estimations.
Problem-solving skills to adjust estimates and proposals in response to unforeseen project complications or changes in scope.
Knowledge of electrical codes and regulations is important. Familiarity with government standards is a plus.
Experience with estimating software (HCSS preferred, Bluebeam and entire Microsoft Office programs
Teamwork and collaboration skills to work closely with estimators, and other professionals involved in the project.
Conduct research to locate and make contact with suitable vendors for various work features of each project. Initiate early communication to outside services and resources on key work activities or unique features of the project. Assist vendors by answering questions, clarifying information, performing and comparing quantity take-offs to identify the scope for the request for quotes, and providing them with updates on any amendments or changes. Analyze vendor scope of work and quotations for compliance with requirements and prepare detailed comparisons of multiple vendor quotes.
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Skills, Knowledge, Qualifications & Experience: Â
Educational and experience requirements include: Two to four-year construction-related degree or equivalent combinations of technical training and/or related field experience. Experience in similar electrical construction estimating with proven estimating strategies and techniques, plus successful construction purchase order and subcontract contracts are necessary. Organizational and decision-making/problem-solving skills are essential.
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Hughesville, Maryland, Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative (SMECO), headquartered in Hughesville, Maryland, is a rapidly growing transmission and distribution cooperative with about 500 employees that serves over 178,000 consumers just south of Washington, D.C. SMECO has a peak load over 1000 MW, assets in excess of $1 billion, with over 400 miles of transmission lines serving 71 substations.
SMECO has an opportunity for Project Directors, Project Managers and Electrical Project Engineers in our Transmission Department supporting engineering, construction, operations and new large load development. SMECO is aggressively pursuing experienced candidates required to fill existing and new positions required to meet the demands of operating a robust electric system with innovation and technology.
However, SMECO is prepared to recruit all levels of experience and has been very successful at transitioning engineers from other industries into the electric utility business.
We are searching for electrical engineers to support our Transmission Engineering, Construction, Operations, and Maintenance needs:
Associate Project Engineer – Transmission Engineering & Construction
Entry level position for recent college graduates wanting to work in the electric utility industry. The work activities shall include learning the fundamentals of engineering, project management, material procurement, construction contracting, and construction management of transmission and substation facilities.
Project Engineer – Transmission Engineering & Construction
Provide project management support for new and rebuilt transmission lines, switching stations, substations, and special projects in accordance with engineering and construction compliance and standardization with all corporate and regulatory specifications, policies and procedures. The work activities shall include engineering, project management, material procurement, construction contracting, and construction management of transmission and substation facilities from conception to completion to ensure budget, schedule, and quality.
Project Manager – Transmission Engineering & Construction
Oversees all engineering and construction activities for new and rebuilt transmission facilities, switching stations, substations, and large distribution projects or major projects as assigned, from concept to completion to ensure engineering and construction standardization and compliance with all regulatory specifications, policies and procedures. Responsible for coordinating with multiple departments for all aspects of major projects including planning, budgeting, engineering, permitting and public relations, material procurement, construction and closeouts. Creates project schedules and responsible for developing milestones and maintaining management controls.
Project Director – Transmission Engineering & Construction
Manage the complete execution of new and rebuilt transmission facilities, switching stations and substations and large special projects including engineering, permitting, procurement and construction activities to ensure engineering standardization and compliance with all regulatory specifications, policies and procedures. Develops all project related contracts pertaining to engineering and permitting, procurement and construction associated with large projects. Maintains department schedules and budgets and responsible for ensuring jobs are properly staffed. Keeps track of industry forecasts to support planning to ensure all long lead items are procured in a timely manner and contractor availability.
An engineering position candidate will have a Bachelor of Science degree in engineering (Electrical Preferred) from an accredited program and be or able to become a registered Professional Engineer with experience in the Electric Utility industry. Specific experience in the electric utility industry and with large Capital Projects is ideal but SMECO is prepared to recruit all levels of electrical engineering experience from other industries.Â
SMECO is looking for qualified technical resources to focus on the investment, maintenance, and operations of the SMECO Transmission Electric System. We are looking for motivated employees ready to seize the opportunity in a stable environment to ensure SMECO is a technically strong Cooperative.
SMECO offers an excellent salary and benefit program as well as opportunities for advancement through responsibility and growth. Salary will be based on experience level.
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