Industrial Electrical Estimator Power Generation

Quanta Power Solutions brings together the industry-leading capabilities and resources of Quantas operating companies to deliver complete EPC solutions. Our integrated approach spans power generation battery energy storage renewables transmission substation and underground infrastructure from concept to commissioning we execute complex power infrastructure projects with the speed certainty and operational excellence our customers depend on.

At Quanta Power Solutions we are driven by a culture of safety integrity and disciplined execution and were building a team that shares that commitment.

TheElectrical & Instrumentation (E&I) Estimatoris a critical member of our Preconstruction group responsible for developing detailed andaccuratecost estimates for the electrical and instrumentation scopes of EPC power generation and energy infrastructure projects. E&Irepresentsone of the most technically complex and highest-value scopes on a power plant encompassing everything from generator step-up transformers and high-voltage switchgear to plant-wide instrumentation distributed control systems and protection and control schemes.

The ideal candidate brings deep knowledge of power generation electrical systems and I&C architecture can accurately quantify cable conduit raceways equipment and instrumentation from single-line diagrams electrical equipment lists and I&C drawings and understands how those systems drive cost schedule and labor in a large-scale EPC environment.

Estimating & Quantity Development

• Develop detailed cost estimates for electrical equipment and systems including generator step-up transformers (GSU) high-voltage and medium-voltage switchgear motor control centers (MCCs) variable frequency drives (VFDs) uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) battery systems and station service equipment

• Perform quantity takeoffs for medium-voltage and low-voltage cable conduit cable tray bus duct raceways grounding systems and lightning protection from single-line diagrams electrical drawings cable schedules and equipment layouts

• Develop estimates for instrumentation and controls scopes including field instruments analyzers flow meters pressure and temperature transmitters control valves DCS/PLC hardware field junction boxes marshalling panels and associated wiring and installation activities

• Estimate fire and gas detection systems plant communication systems security and access control and auxiliary electrical systems supporting power plant operations

• Evaluate craft labor productivity electrical installation sequences termination labor and construction methodologies specific to power plant E&I environments

• Produce estimates across all phases from ROM and conceptual through Class 2/1 detailed design scaled appropriately to available engineering deliverables

Collaboration & Coordination

• Collaborate closely with engineering procurement construction and project management disciplines tovalidateestimating assumptions constructability and project execution strategies

• Interface with electrical equipment vendors I&C suppliers and electrical operating units tosolicit scope and evaluate quotations and bids for accuracy completeness and competitiveness

• Participate in estimate review sessions risk workshops bid strategy meetings and client-facing presentations clearly communicating scope basis cost drivers and key assumptions

• Partner with project controls to support budget development schedule integration and cost tracking on awarded projects

Cost Modeling & Tools

• Incorporate risk registers contingency analysis escalation factors indirect costs equipment installation allowances and project-specific variables into fully loaded EPC cost estimates

• UtilizeInEight Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC) Bluebeam and Excel-based cost models to develop manage and present comprehensive estimates

• Maintain and continuously improve historical cost databases unit rate benchmarks equipment pricing libraries and labor productivity factors specific to power generation E&I construction

Proposals & Business Development

• Support proposal development owners engineer reviews and preconstruction planning for both pursuit and awarded projects

• Contribute to alternative scope approaches and value engineering opportunities that improve estimate competitiveness

• Conduct or support site visits pre-bid walkthroughs and customer meetings as needed

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering Construction Management or a related field OR equivalent experience in electrical construction the trades or EPC project management

• 5-10 years of experience estimating electrical and instrumentation scopes on power generation industrial or large-scale EPC infrastructure projects

• Demonstrated knowledge of power generation E&I systems including high-voltage and medium-voltage distribution switchgear transformers MCCs cable systems instrumentation and DCS/control architecture

• Proficiencywith estimating and project software:InEight Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC) Bluebeam and Microsoft Excel

• Advanced Excel skills with the ability to build manage and audit complex multi-discipline cost models

• Ability to interpret single-line diagrams electrical drawings cable schedules I&C drawings instrument indexes and EPC contract documents

• Strong analytical organizational and written/verbal communication skills

• Ability to travel periodically for site visits field verification and project activities.

Preferred

• Experience estimating electrical distribution instrumentation controls and related installation activities on power generation or heavy industrial EPC projects

• Direct experience on combined cycle simple cycle renewable energy (solar wind) or battery energy storage (BESS) projects

• Familiarity with DCS/PLC platform pricing I&C engineering deliverables and the relationship between instrumentation design maturity and estimate confidence

• Experience developing fully integrated EPC cost models spanning engineering procurement construction and commissioning phases

• Knowledge of project controls principles schedule-driven cost modeling and earned value management (EVM)

• Experience with pre-FEED FEED and IFC-level estimating phases on large capital projects

• Competitive Compensation

• Weekly Pay

• 401(k) Retirement Plan

• Holiday Pay

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Comprehensive Health Coverage

• Pet Insurance

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Professional Development

• Tuition Assistance

• Employee Discount Program

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race color religion national origin or ancestry sex (including gender pregnancy sexual orientation and/or gender identity) age disability genetic information veteran status and/or any other basis protected by applicable federal state or local law.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability and protected veteran status.

We prohibit all types of discrimination and are committed to providing access and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. For additional information or if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application interview or hiring processes or to perform the essential functions of a position please contact us the Companys Human Resources department.