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Senior Estimator, Transmission

United States, Hartford 121560.00 - 135070.00 USD / Year · Job Posted January 15, 2026
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Senior Estimator is responsible for developing estimates across the Eversource three-state area. Responsible for ensuring that detailed scope for major projects is identified and documented to support accurate and timely cost estimates. In addition, this position supports the evaluation of cost estimates vs. actual project costs, identifying process improvements to drive improved accuracy for cost estimates. Individual must collaborate with estimate stake holders which include System Planning, Engineering, Standards, Major Projects, Procurement, Siting, Environmental, etc. to ensure cost estimates consider the various risks and challenges experienced with constructing major projects in the electric industry.

Job Responsibility

  • Development of estimates for major projects (typically over $1M)
  • Support standardization of cost estimating templates across the three-state territory
  • Develop strong collaboration with discipline engineering and support services to ensure accurate and complete cost estimates
  • Identification and quantification of project risks and associated risk/contingency cost impacts and clarifications
  • Ability to present estimates to mgmt. in the review process
  • Utilize industry best practices for incorporating direct costs, indirect costs, support cost and overheads into project estimates
  • Support cost estimating tools and databases to ensure estimates are well documented and updated based on project actuals
  • Support process improvement program for tools and metrics to measure cost estimate accuracy, man-hour estimates to actuals, speed accuracy and cost to develop estimates
  • Support QA/QC measures to ensure coordination and process improvement with other stakeholders including Major Projects, Engineering, Operations, etc

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, project estimating, similar discipline or equivalent experience
  • A focus in electrical engineering or estimating is preferred
  • Advanced degree in Engineering or Business Administration preferred
  • Five to eight years’ experience in technical, operational, estimating or engineering aspects of the electrical utility/construction industry
  • Four (4) years’ experience in one or more aspects of the job is required
  • Transmission experience is strongly preferred
  • Knowledge of transmission and substation power system planning, engineering, maintenance, and operations
  • Strong technical knowledge and business acumen
  • Understanding of the Federal and New England Regulatory environment and the impact for the Transmission Business
  • Ability to interpret and analyze financial documents
  • Working knowledge of information technology and use of Eversource’s office automation and information systems
  • Ability to enhance internal and external customer satisfaction
  • Strong communication skills, including the ability to make formal presentations and translate technical information
  • Ability to develop and use collaborative relationships to facilitate the accomplishment of work goals
  • Project Accounting System Knowledge (Power Plan – FSSP)
  • Comprehensive Electric Industry Estimating Knowledge and Experience
  • Expert knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word
  • Experience with an estimating system desirable
  • Must be available to work emergency restoration assignment as required
  • Must be available to travel between MA/CT/NH as necessary

Nice to have

  • Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
  • Experience working on competitive, high-stakes projects that require strategic cost estimating and effective resource allocation
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to adapt to evolving project requirements and market conditions

What we offer

  • Highly competitive total rewards package
  • Potential incentive
  • Work-life balance with hybrid schedules

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