Electrical Estimator

Description

Asplundh Engineering is seeking Electrical Estimators for full-time, permanent positions in Idaho. Candidates should be located within a commutable distance to the Idaho Falls, Rexburg, and Shelley areas. The chosen candidate will primarily work on-site in and around Idaho Falls.      The Electrical Estimator will be responsible for preparing power designs for infrastructure upgrades, facility replacements, new customer installations, and various electric utility projects throughout Idaho. This role also involves performing engineering calculations, applying state tariffs, preparing contracts and easements, and overseeing general project documentation.      Applicants must have knowledge of power system design, distribution, and transmission construction, and relevant engineering and design software.     Key Responsibilities: 

• Develop electrical power designs by NESC and GO 95 codes, as well as internal client standards. 

• Prepare designs for the installation, replacement, and upgrade of power distribution equipment. 

• Analyze engineering problems using both customer-provided and stand-alone tools, delivering timely and effective solutions across multiple projects. 

• Collaborate effectively with internal teams, utility customers, and external clients. 

• Create electrical construction plans for various projects such as new customer services, subdivision developments, overhead reconductoring, pole replacements, solar/net metering upgrades, and underground facility replacements. 

• Review and verify drawings to ensure technical accuracy and compliance with client, company, and industry standards. 

• Interface with customers and visit job sites to gather necessary data. 

• Utilize CAD software including AutoCAD, GIS-based drafting tools, and others. 

   Travel: 

• Travel to client sites, project locations, and other offices as required. 

   Required Experience and Education: 

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in planning, estimating, or engineering for electric utilities. 

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in electric distribution and/or transmission design. 

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, and Access). 

• Ability to use engineering software such as Spida Calc, Ocalc, Cyme, and programs for cable pulling calculations, guying, and power quality analysis. 

• AutoCAD proficiency, with specific requirements based on experience level. 

Benefits
We offer a competitive benefits package that provides a foundation of support for the health, safety, and security of you and your family. We are proud to extend a broad selection of benefits to meet your needs—and medical, dental, and vision benefits start on the first day of employment.
Individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Individuals with a disability who desire reasonable accommodations should contact the ADA Coordinator at 1-800-248-8733, ext. 1339.
An Equal Opportunity Employer.
Please note:

• All job offers are subject to pre-employment drug screening and a background check.
• Unless otherwise noted, we do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.

Notice to Agencies: We only accept resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing services if a Service Agreement has been signed and we have requested recruitment/staffing services for the specific position. Any unsolicited resumes will become the property of the company, and no fees or compensation will be paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or staffing service.