Hitachi Energy

Electrical Substation Cost Estimator

LocationRaleigh, NC
Job TypeFull-time

About This Job


Description

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.


How you'll make an impact

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.


Your background

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.


More about us

We pride ourselves on offering a holistic range of competitive benefits to support your financial, physical and mental wellbeing and personal development. We want you to truly thrive with us, in work and out.

For this role, depending on grade and experience, we offer the following employee benefits (subject to the respective plan rules):

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


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