Senior Estimator, Transmission

Eversource Energy

. Develop estimates for major projects, typically over $1M .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeHartford • Connecticut • United StatesSenior💰 $125,210 - $139,120 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in cost estimation for major projects, incorporating direct and indirect costs while adhering to industry best practices. Proficient in project accounting systems and possesses strong communication skills for presenting technical information effectively.

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Cost EstimationTransmission ExperienceProject Accounting System KnowledgeRegulatory Environment UnderstandingMicrosoft Excel Expertise

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Hard Skills

Cost EstimationProject Accounting System KnowledgeTransmission PlanningSubstation EngineeringFinancial Document AnalysisEstimating System ExperienceProcess ImprovementRisk IdentificationContingency PlanningCost Analysis

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsCollaborationPresentation SkillsProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft WordPower Plan – FSSPCost-Estimating ToolsInformation Technology Systems

Industry Keywords

Electrical Utility IndustryConstruction IndustryFederal Regulatory EnvironmentNew England Regulatory EnvironmentEmergency Restoration

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop estimates for major projects, typically over $1M
Standardize cost-estimating templates across the three-state territory
Collaborate with discipline engineering and support services to produce accurate and complete cost estimates
Identify and quantify project risks, contingencies, and clarifications
Present estimates to management during the review process
Incorporate direct costs, indirect costs, support costs, and overheads into project estimates using industry best practices
Maintain cost-estimating tools and databases, documenting estimates and updating them based on project actuals
Support process-improvement programs measuring estimate accuracy, man-hour estimates versus actuals, speed, and cost to develop estimates
Support QA/QC coordination and process improvement with Major Projects, Engineering, Operations, and other stakeholders
Travel to substations and rights-of-way across the Eversource territory as needed
Respond to emergency situations and perform Emergency Restoration assignments outside normal responsibilities, work hours, and location when required

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, project estimating, similar discipline or equivalent experience
Minimum of eight (8) years in the technical, operational, estimating or engineering aspects of the electrical utility/construction industry
Four (4) years’ experience in one or more aspects of the job is required
Transmission experience strongly preferred
Knowledge of transmission and substation power system planning, engineering, maintenance, and operations
Strong technical knowledge and business acumen
Understanding of the Federal and New England Regulatory environment and its impact on the Transmission Business
Ability to interpret and analyze financial documents
Working knowledge of information technology and Eversource office automation and information systems
Strong communication skills, including formal presentations and translating technical information for the audience
Project Accounting System Knowledge (Power Plan – FSSP)
Comprehensive electric industry estimating knowledge and experience
Expert knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word
Experience with an estimating system desirable
No licenses or certifications required
Must not require immigration-related sponsorship to start employment with Eversource

Benefits

Comp & perks

Potential incentive
Competitive total rewards program
Emergency Restoration assignment compensation may apply for emergency work outside normal responsibilities, hours, and location