Substation Estimator - Michels Power, Inc.

Key Responsibilities

• Promote and maintain a strong safety culture, ensuring compliance with all safety and environmental policies and regulations
• Review bid requirements for projects ranging from approximately $500K to $10M, ensuring full scope coverage
• Prepare detailed quantity takeoffs and cost estimates for substation construction projects
• Partner with Procurement to secure vendor and supplier pricing
• Identify, manage, and maintain relationships with subcontractors, ensuring timely and complete bid coverage
• Aggressively follow up with subcontractors to ensure competitive bid participation
• Develop project schedules and cost forecasts
• Track and analyze budget-to-actual comparisons during the estimating process
• Collaborate with Project Management teams to follow up on bids, budgets, and award status
• Properly turn over bid documents and subcontractor buyout information to Project Managers
• Review drawings with Project Management teams and highlight risks, scope gaps, and constructability concerns
• Maintain accurate and organized estimate documentation and bid records

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Electrical Engineering, or related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
• 3–5 years of related experience in estimating, utility, or electrical construction
• Experience with negotiation and subcontractor coordination
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record

Desired Qualifications

• Experience in substation, transmission, or utility construction
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and estimating software (e.g., Accubid, HCSS, or similar)
• Exposure to project management or field operations
• Experience working with utility clients or power delivery contractors

Core Developmental Competencies

• Customer Focus
• Action Oriented
• Personal Accountability
• Drives Results
• Interpersonal Savvy
• Values Differences
• Communicates Effectively
• Instills Trust
• Demonstrates Self-Awareness
• Self-Development

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Combination of office-based work and field/site visits
• Frequent standing and walking, along with desk-based tasks
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
• Work may include exposure to outdoor weather conditions, active construction sites, and moderate noise levels
• Requires close vision, color vision, and focus adjustment
• About 25% travel required for jobsite visits, pre-bid meetings, and preconstruction support

Why Michels Power, Inc.

• Ranked No. 1 Electrical Transmission & Distribution Contractor by Engineering News-Record
• Industry leader in substation construction and grid modernization
• Family-owned company with long-term stability
• Invests approximately $5,000 per employee annually in training and development
• Work on high-impact infrastructure projects across the U.S.
• Strong safety culture—everyone is responsible
• Part of one of North America’s most diversified infrastructure contractors

Comprehensive Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Life Insurance
• HSA / FSA Options
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• 401(k)
• Legal & Identity Protection Plans

Why You?

• You enjoy evaluating complex electrical scopes and building competitive bids
• You thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• You are detail-oriented and take pride in complete, accurate estimating work
• You collaborate effectively with project teams and subcontractors
• You want to contribute to infrastructure that powers communities and the grid