Apprentice Estimator

Responsibilities

• The apprenticeship is a 42‑month program to train and test to become a Journeyman Estimator, with opportunities in several Utah locations (American Fork, Park City, Salt Lake City, Draper, Tooele, and Ogden).
• Under the guidance of a journeyman estimator, represent PacifiCorp when meeting with customers to determine load requirements and advise on service requirements.
• Gain basic knowledge of available marketing programs and other company programs to serve customer needs.
• Become qualified to perform all estimating functions related to building, rebuilding, and maintaining company electric facilities.
• Establish basic knowledge of electrical theory, construction specifications, electrical codes, rates, and tariff policies.
• Meet with new customers, document correspondence and work assignments per Customer Guarantees procedures, prepare right‑of‑way easements, and conduct field surveys.
• Process crossing permits, construction design, expenditure requisitions, and supporting documentation.
• Assist in load studies, construction planning, budget preparation, and other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Current driver’s license.
• Passing score of 5 or higher on the NJATC examination.
• Successful completion of a skills evaluation (computer and written assessments) administered by PacifiCorp.
• Pass interview and rating phase.
• Pass a company‑paid physical, drug screen, and background check after a job offer is extended and accepted.
• Post‑offer, pre‑placement physical capacity screening by a licensed physical therapist to confirm ability to meet the job’s physical demands.

Physical Demands

• Lifting in excess of 25 lb from floor to waist and waist to overhead.
• Carrying in excess of 25 lb with both hands.
• Pushing and pulling in excess of 100 lb of exertion force.
• Sustained awkward positions/postures, including bending and twisting at the waist and neck.
• Reaching forward, to the side, across the body, and overhead.
• Forceful grip and pinch; manipulation of small objects.
• Balancing on one or both legs during dynamic activities.
• Manipulation of large objects while maintaining balance and sustained awkward postures.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with match (fixed contributions, including a Roth option); for non‑union employees, a fixed contribution equal to 4 % of eligible pay each year for new hires, plus 100 % match on the first 6 % contributed.
• Life insurance.
• Additional voluntary benefits, including pet insurance.
• Tuition assistance.
• Mass transit pass for employees in Portland and Salt Lake City offices.
• Generous paid time off (PTO) – varies by employee type (union or non‑union).
• Paid short‑term and long‑term disability insurance.
• Paid parental leave.
• Paid bereavement leave.
• Employee Assistance Program supporting mental and emotional wellbeing.

Additional Information

Req Id: 115065 | Company Code: PacifiCorp #PM25

Primary locations in Utah: American Fork, Park City, Salt Lake City, Draper, Tooele, Ogden

Department: Power Delivery

Schedule: Full‑time, 100 % onsite

Personnel Subarea: IBEW Local 57 PD

Hiring range: $42.69 per hour