Turner & Townsend
energy
SeniorTransmissionElectricalEstimator
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“Senior Transmission Electrical Estimator at Turner & Townsend. Skills: Transmission Electrical Estimating, Substation Estimating, Cost Estimation, Electrical Engineering. Demonstrate knowledge of transmission. Apply expertise in substations”
Industry & Context.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
10 years’ postgraduate experience, Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related a college diploma in Electrical Power, 5–8 years of experience in cost estimating for transmission line and substation projects across pre- and post-contract phases
Nice to Have
3–5 years of experience with electrical contractors, PQS and/or P. Eng designation
What You'll Do.
Demonstrate knowledge of transmission
Apply expertise in substations
Understand Protection
Relay and SCADA systems
Interpret electrical drawings
Perform quantity take-offs
Prepare cost estimates
Develop conceptual estimates
Develop detailed estimates
Utilize estimating methodologies
Develop estimating documentation
Maintain historical cost databases
Communicate with clients
Collaborate with lead estimator
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate closely with the lead estimator; Work with clients to clarify project requirements; Incorporate feedback from clients; Organize transfer of electrical estimates into master estimate
Communication Scope
Communicate effectively with clients; prepare RFIs; incorporate feedback; ensure accurate final submissions; prepare the estimate narrative
Process & Methodology
programme management, project management, cost management, asset management, commercial management, controls, performance, procurement, supply chain
Full Job Description
Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries. Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success. Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions. We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world Who are you? You are an experienced Senior Transmission Electrical Estimator with a minimum of 10 years’ postgraduate experience looking for the next step or are currently undertaking a similar role in a similar environment. This post reflects an existing vacancy that we are actively hiring for. As a Senior Electrical Estimator, you will be involved in: * Demonstrate extensive knowledge of transmission, including overhead and underground HV systems, towers/poles, stringing, sagging, tensioning, insulators, OPGW, fiber optics, and line energization. * Apply in-depth expertise in substations and switchyards, covering transformers, breakers, disconnect switches, bus works, grounding grids, and yard works. * Possess sound knowledge of Protection, Control, Relay and SCADA systems. * Understand mid- and low-voltage electrical components and have hands-on experience with industry standards and manuals such as NECA and RS Means. * Interpret electrical drawings and specifications to create project Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and define scope for e
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