Electrical Estimator

Electrical Estimator

Location: Burnaby, BC
Work Arrangement: Hybrid
Duration: Contract, 12 months with possible extension
Schedule: Full-Time, 37.5 Hours per Week
Industry: Utilities / Engineering / Transmission & Substations

About the Opportunity

MatchBox Consulting Group is seeking a Cost Estimating Engineer to support one of British Columbia's largest utility providers.

The successful candidate will join a Transmission Stations and Lines Estimating team, supporting capital and maintenance projects. This role focuses on estimating and planning small to medium capital projects, including rehabilitation, upgrades, and expansions to existing utility infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Estimate and plan small to medium capital projects and programs involving rehabilitation, upgrades, and expansion of existing facilities.
• Develop cost estimates and schedules while ensuring work aligns with applicable engineering standards, policies, practices, and processes.
• Work with multidisciplinary project teams and manage the scope, schedule, and cost of assigned work packages.
• Prepare and deliver cost estimate presentations to various levels of management.
• Collaborate with internal departments, consultants, contractors, and suppliers throughout project delivery.
• Monitor construction methodologies, cost trends, and other market and industry factors affecting project costs.
• Serve as the Professional of Record for engineering documents produced.
• Apply engineering judgment to estimating, planning, design, problem-solving, and project execution.
• Support engineering quality, safety, cost, and schedule objectives.
• Travel occasionally to facilities throughout British Columbia.

Required Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical or Civil Engineering recognized by Engineers and Geoscientists of British Columbia (EGBC).
• Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.), or eligible for registration with EGBC.
• Minimum 4 years of combined experience in estimating, design, or construction of industrial or infrastructure projects.
• Minimum 2 years of direct cost estimating experience.
• Experience estimating costs and developing schedules for utility, heavy industrial, or infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of estimating principles and practices, including risk, accuracy, Monte Carlo/ValidRisk simulations, and market and industry conditions.
• Strong leadership, teamwork, technical writing, analytical, communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage changing priorities and work environments.
• Ability to build effective relationships across teams and provide mentoring and guidance.
• Strong initiative and judgment in developing estimating and planning techniques and resolving problems.
• High proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat Professional, Primavera P6, and @Risk.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Valid Class 5 driver's licence.
• Access to a valid EGBC Permit to Practice, either as a sole practitioner or through the candidate's firm, prior to commencing the assignment.
• Familiarity with CAD systems, drawing standards, and standard industry design/analysis software.

Nice to Have

• Electrical Engineering background.
• Substation or transmission line project experience.
• Direct cost estimating experience involving substations and transmission lines.
• Capital planning experience and knowledge.
• Experience preparing substation conceptual layouts based on high-level scope and single-line diagrams.
• Experience in other substation engineering disciplines, including Protection & Control and SCADA/Telecom.
• Experience with 69kV to 500kV transmission line design and construction.
• Experience with Primavera P6 and specialist estimating software such as @RISK or equivalent.
• Experience preparing owner's estimates, including engineering, construction management, and scheduling.
• Field experience on large construction projects.
• Experience using specialized estimating software.

Work Location

Based at the Edmonds office in Burnaby, BC, with a hybrid work arrangement. Occasional travel to facilities throughout British Columbia is required.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This opportunity provides exposure to transmission and substation capital projects while allowing you to apply your engineering and cost estimating expertise across multidisciplinary project teams. You'll contribute to infrastructure rehabilitation, upgrades, and expansions while developing estimates and schedules for complex utility projects.

Apply Today

If you're a Professional Engineer with cost estimating experience in utility, transmission, substation, heavy industrial, or infrastructure projects, we'd love to hear from you. Apply with your updated resume to learn more about this opportunity.

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About MatchBox

Headquartered in downtown Vancouver and serving clients nationally, MatchBox is one of the leading recruitment and solutions firms that specializes in the fields of IT & Technology, Engineering & Technical, Real Estate & Construction, and Accounting & Finance. We offer unrivaled expertise with our team's extensive experience in the recruitment and professional services industry. We are dedicated to building great connections and creating strong opportunities within the workforce and the labor market.

Equal Opportunities

MatchBox is committed to providing equal opportunities for all applicants. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including members of minority groups such as racialized individuals, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ individuals, and Indigenous peoples. It is a priority for us that all candidates are treated fairly and without discrimination. Our recruitment teams receive ongoing training on using objective criteria for evaluating candidates and other related topics to create an inclusive and welcoming environment for all.

Work Permits

Please note that we require all interested candidates to obtain the necessary work permits from the Government of Canada prior to submitting an application. This position is open exclusively to individuals residing in Canada and legally authorized to work in Canada. Applications not meeting these criteria will not be considered.

Further Consideration

We receive a high volume of applications and are only able to contact candidates who are selected for further consideration.

Find out more at www.matchboxhr.com