Estimating Engineer (Electrical Engineer)
Winnipeg, MB
Manitoba Hydro is consistently recognized as one of Manitoba's Top Employers! We are a leader among energy companies in
North America, recognized for providing highly reliable service and exceptional customer satisfaction. Join our team of Manitoba's
best as we continue to build a company that champions safety, supports innovation, and delivers on our commitment to customer
service - while actively fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace reflective of the communities we serve.
Great Benefits
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
- Defined-benefit pension plan for long-term financial security.
- Nine-day work cycle, typically resulting in every other Monday off to support a balanced approach to work, family life and
community.
Position Overview:
We are seeking an Estimating Engineer to join our Project Services Department. Under the general direction of the Estimating
Services Section Head, responsible for independently preparing first principles (bottom-up) cost estimates, factored cost estimates,
work force estimates and estimates for change orders. This position is also responsible for developing high-level construction
schedules, undertaking productivity studies for validating direct and indirect costs, and assisting in risk analysis for electrical
engineering projects.
Responsibilities:
- Participate in the planning and/or preliminary engineering of electrical utility installations and develop specialized knowledge in
a field of cost engineering.
- Provide cost estimating, construction scheduling, risk assessment and construction knowledge for a wide variety of projects
(HVDC, Distribution, Substations, Transmission, Hydro Generation, etc.).
- Investigate, analyze, and solve complex and non-routine engineering problems related to cost estimating, construction
scheduling and risk assessment, by devising new approaches or by applying existing criteria in novel ways.
- Develop and maintain databases for labor, equipment and material for electrical estimates using bottom-up approach.
- Develop and maintain positive collaborative relationships with internal/external stakeholders to determine relative priorities
and assess the impact of the work on others.
- Plan and manage resources and coordinate and complete phases of work to ensure commitments are met.
- Review overall plans and recommendations related to cost estimation, construction schedule development and risk
assessment for feasibility, soundness of judgment and achievement of objectives, ensuring completed work is accurate and
final.
- Assign work and provide instruction, advice, and technical guidance to technical support staff.
- Review work in progress of assigned Hydro staff, consultants and contractors and review completed work to ensure accuracy,
achievement of required results and adherence to accepted engineering practice.
- Occasional travel to MB Hydro facilities located throughout Manitoba.
Qualifications:
- Graduate in Electrical Engineering from a University of recognized standing with a minimum of six-years of related experience
including three years of recent construction experience and/or estimating experience.
- Professional member in good standing with Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba (or willingness and ability to attain within a
specified amount of time).
- Membership in the Association for the Advancement of Cost Engineers (AACE) will be an asset.
- Basic knowledge of construction methodology for projects in the areas of generation, HVDC, distribution, substations,
transmission etc.
- Preference will be given to those candidates that possess experience and working knowledge with the following:
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