Specialist - CENG, Steam Asset Management & Investment Strategy

Overview

The Steam & Gas Engineering Department is seeking a motivated, results-driven professional to join its management team as an Estimator, Specialist (1H). The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence and the organizations Rules We Live By, while providing outstanding customer service in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. This role requires the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines, supported by strong organizational, leadership, teamwork, communication, and decision-making skills. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, resourceful, and articulate, with a proactive "can-do" mindset, a strong sense of accountability, and a clear understanding of how to anticipate and meet customer needs.

This position does not provide employment pursuant to the terms of a STEM OPT Training Plan.

Responsibilities

• Prepare conceptual, authorization and appropriation cost estimates for multidiscipline construction projects of commercial building, generation, substation and/or transmission facilities.
• Develop estimates based on preliminary work scopes, drawings and sketches, and site conditions, while relying on professional experience to fill in missing information.
• Rely on construction expertise to determine means & methods and inform the project schedule.
• Reference historical data and cost libraries to determine costs for specific activities and resources.
• Contribute to the development of project work scopes during estimate preparation to ensure project constructability and lower costs.
• Evaluate alternative designs and contribute to the optimum design selection.
• Meet with engineering, construction and the user organizations to ensure all aspects of the project have been incorporated in the estimate.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and two (2) years of relevant work experience.

• Minimum two years of applicable experience in engineering, design, and/or construction of commercial building, substations or electric transmission facilities, or related experience, required.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, required.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with people on all levels, required.
• Computer proficiency to include Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel), HeavyBid and/or similar estimating software program, required.
• Demonstrate a high energy level, be well organized, and have the ability to handle multiple assignments and changing priorities, required.
• Experience in developing electrical, mechanical and/or civil cost estimates for construction projects at substations and/or electric transmission facilities, and/or familiarity with Recommended Practices from the Association for the Advancement of Cost Engineering (AACE), preferred.

• Driver's License Required

• Ability to push, pull, and lift up to 25 pounds
• Sit or stand to answer a phone for the duration of the workday
• Sit or stand to use a keyboard, mouse, and computer for the duration of the workday
• Ability to stoop, bend, reach, and kneel throughout the workday
• Ability to read small print and symbols

• The selected candidate will be assigned a System Emergency Assignment (i.e., an emergency response role) and will be expected to work non-business hours during emergencies, which may include nights, weekends, and holidays.