Senior Estimator High Voltage, Substation & Microgrids

Job Title: Senior Estimator - High Voltage Substation & Microgrids

Work Location: Denver CO-Hybrid Work Schedule

City Light & Power Inc. (CLP) is looking for a seasoned Senior Estimator to help power the future of critical energy this highimpact role youll lead the development of accurate competitive estimates for EPC microgrid electrical distribution and highvoltage projects that shape how communities and industries are powered.

Youll collaborate closely with engineering and project teams dive into complex drawings perform detailed material and labor takeoffs and evaluate subcontractor and vendor pricing to deliver winning bids. This role is ideal for an estimator who thrives in fastpaced environments brings deep expertise in MV/HV systems and civil scopes and enjoys driving pricing strategies that turn opportunities into successful buildable projects.

City Light & Power (CLP) / CLP Engineering is proud to be recognized by The Denver Post as one of Colorados Top Workplaces for 2025a reflection of our peoplefirst culture collaborative environment and commitment to meaningful work.

At the forefront of the modern electric utility industry CLP delivers missioncritical electrical solutions that power the nations most important infrastructure. We are a trusted partner to the Federal Government supporting military installations with resilient secure electrical distribution systems and we work closely with local municipalities to design build and maintain reliable streetlighting and public power systems that serve communities every day.

Joining CLP means contributing to projects with realworld impact working alongside industry experts and being part of a company that values technical excellence innovation and longterm career growth.

What youll do:

• Evaluate RFP requirements and prepare and submit required proposal documents.
• Compute overall project costs by analyzing labor productivity material pricing equipment usage subcontractor bids and time requirements.
• Prepare subcontractor bid packages by gathering technical specifications drawings proposal requirements and related documentation.
• Lead outreach solicitation and evaluation of subcontractors and suppliers for electrical civil and specialty scopes relevant to microgrids substations and distribution systems.
• Participate in prebid meetings project walkdowns and jobsite assessments to determine constructability site conditions installation constraints and scope clarity.
• Create and maintain an electronic database of material pricing unit costs labor hour benchmarks vendor quotes and other estimating components specific to EPC microgrid and electrical distribution work.
• Interface with internal engineering project management procurement and external vendors to ensure accurate definition of scope design intent and material/equipment requirements.
• Identify valueengineering opportunities and recommend costeffective alternatives or constructability improvements.
• Develop cost estimates based on internal estimating historical costs vendor proposals and subcontractor proposals.
• Review contractor and subcontractor proposals schedules and technical programs for compliance with contract documents.
• Review final estimates and proposals for accuracy and completeness ensuring all scope items clarifications and assumptions have been included.
• Perform constructability reviews analyze budgets verify cost assumptions and support turnover to project management after award.
• Lead the pre-proposal Risk Analysis and manage the Risk Mitigation Strategies
• Prepare pre-proposal project schedules
• Responsible for writing proposals
• Other duties as assigned

*Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

What you bring:

• Ten (10) years of electrical estimating or construction project management experience; power generation BESS substation T&D or microgrid experience strongly preferred.
• Experience supporting EPC projects renewable integration (solar/BESS) or Army Corps/government/utilityscale infrastructure is a plus.
• Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills required; ability to manage and maintain complex cost databases.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings oneline diagrams civil plans specifications and bid documents with a high degree of technical accuracy.
• Strong attention to detail accuracy organizational skills and ability to manage multiple estimates and deadlines.
• Experience with estimating software is highly desirable.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including ability to resolve technical issues prepare clear reports and engage vendors and subcontractors effectively.
• Ability to travel (overnight) up to 25%

Work Authorization/Security Clearance:

• You must be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship.
• Valid drivers license and ability to travel is required.

Benefits & Compensation:

• We offer an excellent benefits package that includes medical insurance dental insurance life insurance 401k with company contribution paid time off and paid holidays.
• Salary: $100000 - $120000/year based on experience plus eligible to participate in Short Term Incentive Plan.
  • We reserve the right to pay more or less than the posted salary range based on factors unrelated to sex.

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We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/Disabled/Veterans. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.