Electrical Substation Cost Estimator

The opportunity

Join a team that powers progress. At Hitachi Energy's Grid Integration business in Raleigh, NC, we're looking for a detail-driven and forward-thinking professional to help shape the future of energy infrastructure. As an Electrical Substation Cost Estimator, you'll play a pivotal role in transforming engineering plans into real-world projects. You'll work alongside passionate experts, using cutting-edge tools and your own industry insight to bring precision and clarity to every stage of construction planning. This hybrid role offers the best of both worlds-collaborate in person at our Raleigh office at least two days per week and enjoy the flexibility of remote work the rest of the time. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment where your expertise directly impacts project success, this is your chance to make a powerful difference.

• Review and interpret engineering plans with accuracy.
• Perform and document detailed quantity takeoffs for civil works, building construction, high and low voltage electrical and mechanical installation.
• Develop unit costs using industry standards for labor, equipment, and materials.
• Estimate construction costs from engineering drawings and specs.
• Provide budget estimates for electrical substations.
• Use estimates to support construction scheduling.
• Evaluate subcontractor pricing and change requests.
• Maintain and contribute to the Hitachi Energy construction cost database.

• 5+ years of experience in construction cost estimating, preferably in electrical substations.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, quantity surveying, construction management, or related field preferred. Or a combination of education and experience.
• Proficiency with estimating software such as Prost or ProEst.
• Strong understanding of industry labor, equipment, and material cost standards.
• Experience assessing subcontractor bids and change orders.
• Excellent documentation and communication skills.
• Candidate must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in the United States.

• Health Care: medical (PPO, CDHP with HSA, HMO), dental, and vision
• Financial Wellbeing: Employer-sponsored pension - 401(k) Program with generous company match and contribution, Life/AD&D Insurance, disability insurance
• Family Care: Life and Family (Legal, pet, auto, home, identity theft, etc.), special needs support, and adoption assistance
• Work-Life: Enhanced leave programs (FMLA, Military Service Leave, Maternal, Paternal, adoption, vacation, and holiday)
• Employee Engagement and Development: Employee Resource Groups (depending on location), tuition reimbursement program