Job Description

Senior Estimator, Engineering (Hybrid)

02/25/2025

Locations: Hartford, Connecticut; Westwood, Massachusetts

Senior Estimator is responsible for developing estimates across the Eversource three-state area. Responsible for ensuring that detailed scope for major projects is identified and documented to support accurate and timely cost estimates. In addition, this position supports the evaluation of cost estimates vs. actual project costs, identifying process improvements to drive improved accuracy for cost estimates. Individual must collaborate with estimate stake holders which include System Planning, Engineering, Standards, Major Projects, Procurement, Siting, Environmental, etc. to ensure cost estimates consider the various risks and challenges experienced with constructing major projects in the electric industry.

Essential Functions:

Development of estimates for major projects (typically over $1M).
Support standardization of cost estimating templates across the three-state territory to ensure consistency and efficiency for developing cost estimates.
Develop strong collaboration with discipline engineering and support services to ensure accurate and complete cost estimates.
Identification and quantification of project risks and associated risk/contingency cost impacts and clarifications.
Ability to present estimates to mgmt. in the review process.
Utilize industry best practices for incorporating direct costs, indirect costs, support cost and overheads into project estimates.
Support cost estimating tools and databases to ensure estimates are well documented and updated based on project actuals.
Support process improvement program for tools and metrics to measure cost estimate accuracy, man-hour estimates to actuals, speed accuracy and cost to develop estimates, and ensure evolve estimate precision based on historical project estimates vs. actuals.
Support QA/QC measures to ensure coordination and process improvement with other stakeholders including Major Projects, Engineering, Operations, etc.

Preferred Qualifications:

Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Experience working on competitive, high-stakes projects that require strategic cost estimating and effective resource allocation.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to adapt to evolving project requirements and market conditions.

Technical Knowledge/Skill/Education/Licenses/Certifications:

Technical Knowledge/Skill:

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 the impact for the Transmission Business
Ability to interpret and analyze financial documents
Working knowledge of information technology and use of Eversource’s office automation and information systems
Ability to enhance internal and external customer satisfaction
Strong communication skills, including the ability to make formal presentations and translate technical information into terms that are meaningful to the audience
Ability to develop and use collaborative relationships to facilitate the accomplishment of work goals
Project Accounting System Knowledge (Power Plan – FSSP)
Comprehensive Electric Industry Estimating Knowledge and Experience
Expert knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word
Experience with an estimating system desirable

Education:

A Bachelor’s degree in engineering, project estimating, similar discipline or equivalent experience.A focus in electrical engineering or estimating is preferred.
Advanced degree in Engineering or Business Administration preferred.

Experience:

Five to eight years’ experience in technical, operational, estimating or engineering aspects of the electrical utility/construction industry

Working Conditions:

Must be available to work emergency restoration assignment as required.
Must be available to travel between MA/CT/NH as necessary.

Compensation and Benefits:

Eversource offers a competitive total rewards program.  The annual salary range for this position is $134,240.00 -$149,150.00, plus incentive.  Salary is commensurate with your experience.  Check out the career site for an overview of our benefits.

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Worker Type:

Regular

Number of Openings:

1

EEO Statement

Eversource Energy is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability status, or protected veteran status.

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Emergency Response:

Responding to emergency situations to meet customers’ needs is part of every employee’s role. If employed, you will be given an Emergency Restoration assignment. This means you may be called to assist during an emergency outside of your normal responsibilities, work hours and location.

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Overview

As an Eversource Engineer, you'll work with complex systems and equipment, while providing engineering and technical services to support our growing organization. We offer a unique and exciting opportunity to explore the best of both worlds, working both in the office and the field on a variety of interesting projects. Areas of expertise include designing new substations and infrastructure, analyzing systems and disruptions to service, working with transformers, engineering the electrical protection and control circuits that handle the flow of power, and dealing with acceptance testing of equipment, failures of equipment and analysis of system disturbances, LNG plant and gas distribution.

Job type:Full time only
Level:Entry, Mid, Senior, Executive
Travel:Travel between CT/MA/NH may be required

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Lauren,
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Meet Lauren

Lauren's father was an electrician and her love of math led her to engineering.

“Learning the technology behind what my dad did was very intriguing to me. I've also learned something new almost every day while working at Eversource,” Lauren said. Her advice to others interested in pursuing a career in the field is to explore and ask questions. “Engineering is such a vast field with so many opportunities and focuses. Through networking, you can understand those differences a lot better,” she said.

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“When I was young, I used to grab anything I could get my hands on, take it apart, and then put it back together,” he said. “Seeing the marvels of engineering inspired me to pursue electrical engineering so I could one day be the person behind the design. Remember to work hard at what you love and don't give up. Learning doesn't always come easy, but it does pay off.”

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