Substation Estimator

A fully owned subsidiary of Quanta Services, Inc. (NYSE: PWR), Probst Electric Inc. is one of North America's premier utility construction companies. Probst Electric has offices in Heber City, Provo, and Salt Lake City, Utah; Caldwell and Rupert, Idaho. Probst Electric has successfully completed projects all over the United States and Canada.

Probst Electric specializes in high-voltage transmission line construction, design-build, and maintenance services for public and private sector utilities. Our construction specialties include transmission, distribution, drilling, underground, and renewables.

Probst Electric offers competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and 401k. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and participate in E-Verify. 

Probst Electric is looking for an experienced Substation Estimator to join our team. This role is central to the success of our operations. You will prepare and oversee cost estimates for large-scale electrical utility construction projects, with a focus on substation construction, upgrades, and expansions, and on the transmission and distribution (T&D) work that ties into them.

The ideal candidate has deep substation and utility construction knowledge and is accurate in estimating. They can also mentor junior estimators and work with project managers and clients.

Scope Review & Analysis

• Analyze project plans, specifications, and RFPs to assess the scope, complexity, and deliverables of substation projects.
• Interpret technical documentation, including one-line diagrams, general arrangement and plan drawings, foundation and grounding plans, and conduit and cable schedules, and determine estimating requirements.

Cost Estimating & Budgeting

• Prepare and oversee detailed cost estimates for labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractor pricing.
• Perform quantity take-offs for substation scopes such as site work, foundations, grounding, structures and bus, conduit and cable, equipment setting, control houses, and testing and commissioning. Maintain comprehensive cost databases.
• Evaluate pre-approval budgets and construction narratives.

Collaboration & Communication

• Partner with project managers and clients to ensure estimates are aligned and competitive.
• Participate in pre-bid meetings, client discussions, and design reviews.
• Develop scope letters, bid proposals, and vendor solicitations.

Project Support & Compliance

• Support project execution teams with pricing, scope clarifications, and cost-control insights.
• Assist in preparing and reviewing change orders and cost-to-complete estimates.
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes, regulations, and standards.

Mentorship & Team Development

• Provide leadership and mentorship to junior estimators.
• Promote best practices in estimating and help foster team growth and development.

• Estimating experience in substation, transmission and distribution (T&D), or electrical utility construction.
• Strong foundation in construction cost estimating for electrical infrastructure projects.
• Working knowledge of substation components and construction methods, such as power transformers, breakers, switches, bus work, steel structures, foundations, grounding, control buildings, and protection and control (P&C) systems.
• Ability to interpret blueprints, drawings, one-line diagrams, and plan and profile sheets.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Project).
• Familiarity with estimating software and digital take-off tools preferred.
• In-depth understanding of industry practices, construction methods, and cost-control strategies.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., Certified Professional Estimator) are a plus.
• Pre-qualification with specified clients.
• Ability to perform budget pricing from schematic drawings and narratives.
• Ability to draft scope letters, proposals, and vendor solicitations.
• Willingness to attend pre-bid meetings and conferences with clients and design professionals.
• Ability to support the department leader in running the Estimating Department, including developing and maintaining computerized estimating programs and databases.
• Ability to work under deadline pressure in an efficient, composed, and calm manner.
• Ability to work with other estimators, project managers, and project engineers on change orders and cost-to-complete estimates for ongoing projects.
• Ability to determine appropriate construction methods for bidding purposes.
• Additional duties as assigned by management.

At Probst Electric Inc., a proud subsidiary of Quanta Services (NYSE: PWR), you’ll join a team that takes pride in delivering high‑voltage transmission construction, design‑build solutions, and maintenance services for public and private utilities. With offices across Utah and Idaho and projects spanning the nation, we bring expertise in transmission, distribution, drilling, underground work, and renewable energy—along with a commitment to quality, safety, and teamwork in everything we do.

We Offer

• Enjoy exceptional benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and a 401(k) with a strong company match.
• Be part of an industry‑leading safety culture, strengthened by Quanta Services’ unwavering commitment to safety and its world‑class national training network.
• Access unlimited career growth opportunities and advance your future within the expansive Quanta family of companies.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and/or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

We prohibit all types of discrimination and are committed to providing access and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. For additional information or if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview, or hiring processes or to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact us the Company’s Human Resources department.