Job Posting End Date

02-22-2025

Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date

Job Summary

Responsible for performing highly technical estimates for Transmission line and substation projects, including very complex projects, in a safe, efficient and economical manner. This position is responsible for complying with defined project scoping and estimating procedures; gathering and integrating estimate and cost information to build & update master estimating cost models and databases; developing criteria for estimation and use of project and portfolio contingency; working with project stakeholders (i.e. project management, engineering, planning, construction, contractors, etc.) to develop, implement and continuously improve scoping and estimating processes; and mentoring and training less experienced Project Estimators.

Job Description

Note: This is an onsite position and will be hired either at the New Albany or Roanoke office.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Demonstrate effective leadership, team building and meeting management skills.

• Demonstrate a high-level of confidence in the ability to lead a team and a project to successful conclusion.

• Demonstrate outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal, with all stakeholders including team members, sponsors, management and senior management.

• Demonstrate an economic and business acumen with an understanding of the Engineering & Design, Procurement, Contracting, Estimating, Construction and Test & Checkout procedures and processes.

• Demonstrate strategic thinking, planning, risk assessment and prioritization of project activities and skills.

• Demonstrate conflict management skills to resolve disputes and to maximize synergies with an overriding goal to do the "right thing" for the company.

• Demonstrate an understanding of scope management.

• Be accountable for project assignments. Develop the skills of organizing project activities, delegating project task assignments, setting team requirements and expectations to manage deliverables, and holding team members accountable.

• Develop the ability to evaluate and determine the skill sets and capabilities needed of team members to assure project success.

• Develop a high level of proficiency and advanced knowledge of construction methodologies. 12) Position may require extended hours to accomplish assigned tasks and meet project requirements and schedules.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Engineer (SG6): ($72,380 - $90,475)

• Has typically acquired 2 or more years of related engineering experience along with a Bachelor's degree in engineering in a program accredited by ABET*.

• Individuals with a Master's degree in engineering from an engineering program accredited by ABET* may be considered for entry into the organization at this level.

• *ABET - Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology.

Acceptable alternative is:

• (1) a Bachelor's degree in engineering (non-ABET) plus a Master's degree or PhD in engineering from a university with an ABET accredited Bachelor's program.

Engineering Technologist (SG6): ($72,380 - $90,475)

• Has typically acquired 2 or more years of related experience in work activities and projects requiring the application of engineering technology principles; Bachelor's degree in engineering technology* in a program accredited by ABET**.

• *A degree in engineering technology is the preferred degree: however, engineering degrees will also be considered.

• **ABET - Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology. Acceptable alternative is (1) a Bachelor's degree in engineering technology (non-ABET) plus a Master's degree or PhD in engineering technology from a university with an ABET accredited Bachelor's program.

Engineer (SG7): ($85,081 - $106,354)

• Has typically acquired 4 or more years of related engineering experience along with a Bachelor's degree in engineering in a program accredited by ABET; or 2 years of related engineering experience along with a Master’s degree in engineering from a program accredited by ABET .

• Individuals with a PhD in engineering from an engineering program accredited by ABET* may be considered for entry into the organization at this level.

• Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in any U.S. state or Puerto Rico* is encouraged and preferred.ABET - Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology.

Acceptable alternative is:

• (1) a Bachelor’s degree in engineering (non-ABET) plus a Master’s degree or PhD in engineering from a university with an ABET accredited Bachelor’s program.** Confirmation is required to ensure the PE obtained in Puerto Rico aligns with NCEES standards.

Engineering Technologist (SG7): ($85,081 - $106,354)

• Has typically acquired 4 or more years of related experience in work activities and projects requiring the application of engineering technology principles; Bachelor's degree in engineering technology* in a program accredited by ABET**.

• *A degree in engineering technology is the preferred degree: however, engineering degrees will also be considered.

• **ABET - Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology. Acceptable alternative is (1) a Bachelor's degree in engineering technology (non-ABET) plus a Master's degree or PhD in engineering technology from a university with an ABET accredited Bachelor's program.

Engineer Sr.(SG8): ($96,110 - $124,941)

• Has typically acquired 6 or more years of related engineering experience along with a Bachelor's degree in engineering in a program accredited by ABET; or 4 years of related engineering experience along with a Master's degree or PhD in engineering from a program accredited by ABET; Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in any U.S. state or Puerto Rico* is encouraged and preferred.ABET - Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology.

Acceptable alternative is:

• (1) a Bachelor's degree in engineering (non-ABET) plus a Master's degree or PhD in engineering from a university with an ABET accredited Bachelor's program.** Confirmation is required to ensure the PE obtained in Puerto Rico aligns with NCEES standards.

Engineering Technologist Sr. (SG8): ($96,110 - $124,941)

• Has typically acquired 6 or more years of related experience in work activities and projects requiring the application of engineering technology principles; Bachelor's degree in engineering technology* in a program accredited by ABET**.

• *A degree in engineering technology is the preferred degree: however, engineering degrees will also be considered.

• **ABET - Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology. Acceptable alternative is (1) a Bachelor's degree in engineering technology (non-ABET) plus a Master's degree or PhD in engineering technology from a university with an ABET accredited Bachelor's program

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Physical demand level is Sedentary.

• Demonstrate effective leadership, team building and meeting management skills.

• Demonstrate a high-level of confidence in the ability to lead a team and a project to successful conclusion.

• Demonstrate outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal, with all stakeholders including team members, sponsors, management and senior management.

• Demonstrate an economic and business acumen with an understanding of the Engineering & Design, Procurement, Contracting, Estimating, Construction and Test & Checkout procedures and processes.

• Demonstrate strategic thinking, planning, risk assessment and prioritization of project activities and skills.

• Demonstrate conflict management skills to resolve disputes and to maximize synergies with an overriding goal to do the "right thing" for the company.

• . Demonstrate an understanding of scope management.

• Be accountable for project assignments.

• Develop the skills of organizing project activities, delegating project task assignments, setting team requirements and expectations to manage deliverables, and holding team members accountable.

• Develop the ability to evaluate and determine the skill sets and capabilities needed of team members to assure project success.

• Develop a high level of proficiency and advanced knowledge of construction methodologies.

• Position may require extended hours to accomplish assigned tasks and meet project requirements and schedules.

• Demonstrate the ability to maintain a professional working atmosphere

Compensation Data

Compensation Grade:

SP20-007

Compensation Range:

$85,081.00-106,352.50 USD

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