Substation Estimation Analyst

Substation Estimation Analyst

Job Summary

POWER Engineers, Member of WSP's Power Delivery Business Unit, Minneapolis Substation Department, is seeking an Estimation Analyst to join our Estimating Team in Amarillo, TX.

The Estimation Analyst will play a critical role in supporting the accuracy, efficiency, and consistency of project cost estimating for substation projects. This position is responsible for maintaining estimating databases, analyzing cost trends, tracking estimate accuracy against actual project outcomes, and ensuring the estimating team has the most current cost data and tools available.

Working closely with the Lead Estimator and Project Estimators, the Estimation Analyst will provide the data backbone for estimating operations — including cost benchmarking, variance analysis, and tool optimization. This role is well-suited for analytical professionals who excel at working with data, software tools, and process improvement to support high-quality project outcomes.

Responsibilities

Data & Database Management

• Maintain and update estimating databases with current labor rates, material prices, bid units, and subcontractor data
• Ensure cost data integrity and accuracy across all estimating tools and templates
• Develop and manage work breakdown structures (WBS) and cost breakdown structures (CBS) in collaboration with project controls
• Build and maintain material assemblies in estimating software (e.g., InEight, Assembly Manager) for use in cost models

Analytics & Reporting

Process & Tool Support

Collaboration & Continuous Improvement

Required Education / Experience

Desired Education / Experience

POWER Engineers, Member of WSP, is a global consulting environmental and engineering firm and one of the top design firms in the energy sector. Together, POWER and WSP’s 73,900 experts create positive, long-lasting impacts for our communities and our clients in the power and energy, transportation and infrastructure, environmental, and property and buildings sectors. As part of our team, you’ll discover a world of opportunities to connect with innovative thinkers, forge your path, and have fun tackling the world’s most challenging projects.

At POWER Engineers, Member of WSP, you can have a rewarding career on every level. Our philosophy is simple : Do Good. Have Fun. Build Success.

Our compensation package includes competitive compensation, professional development, and a full benefit package :

We are a fun engineering firm. That might seem contradictory to some, but it works for us!

Salary DOE

POWER Engineers, Member of WSP, is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities

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