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Senior Electrical Estimator, Substations and BESS

Melbourne💼 Full-time🗓 2026-08-07 → 2026-09-26

Core

Develop accurate, timely, and compliant cost estimates and proposals for high-voltage substations (AIS/GIS) and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) from first principles.

Role type

Senior Electrical Estimator (Substations & BESS)

Builds

Cost estimates and proposals for national transmission and energy infrastructure tenders

Domain

Renewable energy infrastructure, high-voltage electrical systems, civil works

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

First principles estimating, interpreting engineering drawings, procurement strategy, risk assessment, WBS development, subcontractor pricing management

Preferred skills

Experience with grid connections and balance-of-plant scope

Technologies

CCS/Candy, Expert Estimation, Excel, Power BI

Responsibilities

Develop cost estimates for HV substations and BESS from first principles; Coordinate procurement and tendering strategies; Conduct risk assessments and manage provisional sums; Prepare estimate basis documents and WBS; Present estimates and cost reports to senior management and clients

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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