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Senior Electrical Estimator, Substations and BESS

Melbourne, Victoria💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-17 → 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, managing provisional sums and contingencies, WBS development, bid meeting coordination

Preferred skills

Experience with transmission lines, 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/contingency allowances; Prepare estimate basis documents, WBS, and bridging documents; Present estimates and cost reports to senior management and clients

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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