Utility Estimator - Transmission & Distribution, Substation
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Senior
Bachelor's
Lewiston, ME, USA
HybridHybrid work from home and in the office as needed.
Architecture & Civil EngineeringConstruction Management
About the job
Requirements
- Excellent written communication skills and proficiency with computers, particularly Microsoft Office applications, including the ability to type.
- Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with diverse individuals.
- Ability to work efficiently under tight timeframes, respond to requests in a timely manner, communicate effectively as a team player, and multitask.
- A bachelor's degree in engineering or a construction discipline, or equivalent work experience.
- At least 5 years of experience in Distribution and Transmission estimating.
- Experience utilizing electrical estimating software such as AccuBid, B2W, Bluebeam, or similar.
- Understanding of electrical transmission, distribution, and substation work from 12 kilovolts to 345 kilovolts.
- Thorough understanding of labor risk factors, including location, weather, labor availability, installation difficulty, and scheduling.
- Advanced knowledge of standard electrical systems in Transmission and Distribution construction projects.
- OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 construction safety certification, or willingness to obtain it.
- Familiarity with utility owner bid forms, unit price schedules, and owner-furnished material structures.
- Familiarity with International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers collective bargaining agreements and prevailing wage or Davis-Bacon requirements.
- Experience analyzing historical job cost data and applying it to future estimates.
Responsibilities
- Review and incorporate historical data from past projects, subcontracts, and productivity analysis reports into unit and man-hour figures.
- Review contracts, proposal specifications, drawings, and pre-bid meeting information to determine the scope of work and required estimate contents.
- Prepare estimates by calculating the complete takeoff of the scope of work.
- Coordinate the total estimating effort for a particular bid or project.
- Review final estimate packages with operations personnel before formal quotation to ensure accuracy and completeness.
- Participate in bid strategy and presentation meetings as requested.
- Support Corporate and Regional personnel in preparing estimates and provide technical support as necessary.
- Manage subordinate estimating team members and build the team as necessary.
- Maintain working-document files as backup for estimate figures.
- Assist in developing and supporting proposal responses, including writing work plans, developing schedules, and preparing other technical responses.
- Manage the request-for-proposal process for necessary suppliers and subcontractors.
- Interface with the owner, architect/engineer, partners, and other contractors to provide engineering and cost data for Operations' final bid or proposal evaluation.
- Follow awarded contracts, including estimating extra-work items, change orders, credits, and material procurement.
- Facilitate contract handoff to the project manager and Operations, including job-cost-tracking setup, revenue-recognition-unit development, and productivity-analysis reporting.
Desired Qualifications
- ASPE Certified Professional Estimator (CPE) or AACE Certified Estimating Professional (CEP) designation is a plus but not required.
- Prior experience working with Northeast utility owners, such as Eversource, National Grid, Avangrid, Central Maine Power, or Versant Power, or similar.
- Exposure to Earned Value Management or project controls concepts.
About the company
Sargent Electric is a diversified electrical contractor serving industrial, utility, commercial, wireless, and service markets. It conducts installation, maintenance, and emergency electrical work for clients such as power plants, utility companies, commercial businesses, and wireless providers. The company operates from its Pittsburgh base with offices in the Midwest and Northeast, and it distinguishes itself through its ability to respond to storm events nationwide, deploying crews and equipment 24/7 to handle severe weather and natural disasters. Revenue comes from long-term contracts for electrical projects and ongoing maintenance, as well as emergency response services. The company emphasizes safety and health through industry affiliations and wellness programs. Its goal is to provide reliable electrical contracting services while delivering rapid, nationwide emergency response and maintaining a strong safety record.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Founded
1907
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Sargent posted multiple 2026 projects, including Pittsburgh streetlights and Martha's Vineyard distribution rebuild.
- NECA's 2026 award validates execution on difficult utility infrastructure work.
- The company still markets expansion across industrial, utility, wireless, and commercial markets.
What critics are saying
- NLRB case 08-CA-391226 opened July 22, 2026, alleging discharge retaliation in Ohio.
- A 2026 union charge, 08-CB-391228, signals active labor friction around Sargent.
- Storm-response revenue depends on disasters; a quiet season immediately hurts utilization and cash flow.
What makes Sargent Electric unique
- Nationwide 24/7 storm-response crews set Sargent apart from standard electrical contractors.
- Brunot Island Crescent 138 kV won a 2026 NECA Project Excellence Award.
- Constructel Visabeira acquired Sargent Electric in 2024, adding global electrical-services scale.
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Benefits
- Flexible Work Hours
- Hybrid Work Options