Senior Electrical Cost Estimator - Western U.S.

Enterprise Functions At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

We’re seeking a Senior Electrical Cost Estimator with estimating experience ranging in size from $5M-$10B to support our projects and clients across the country. The types of projects include utility, substation, distribution, transmission, highway, and other transportation projects. You'll review design documents, proposals, specifications, drawings, attend design development meetings, assess the risk, and cost impacts required to develop the estimates. You'll work with a knowledgeable and supportive team as you prepare estimates by reviewing and comprehending scope documents, developing project work breakdown structures, calculating complete scope of work take-offs, assist contracts staff with statements of work for subcontractors and vendors, apply construction means and methods, calculate indirect field and owner’s costs, and meeting necessary deadlines.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop capital cost estimates for utility, transmission, distribution, substation, and transportation projects.

• Review contractor proposals for various procurement types.

• Review and validate change orders.

• Interface with external clients in the presentation of capital costs.

• Maintain organized and detailed files, project records, and logs.

• Attend project meetings as required.

We're considering candidates located in the Western region of the United States, and you'll be assigned to the nearest Jacobs office as a Hybrid employee.

Bring your curiosity, passion for innovation, and talent for multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment. We’ll help you grow, pursue and fulfill what inspires you – so we can make big impacts on the world, together. 

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Here's what you'll need

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• 10-15 years of electrical field experience in utility, substation, distribution, or transmission construction required.

• Progressive and successful cost estimating experience in substation and high-voltage projects.

• Understanding of substation configurations, SCADA, and protection equipment.

• Provide constructability and cost estimates for projects that lack detailed design but can leverage experience and industry standards to support our client’s initiatives.

• Understanding of the relationship between cost, risk and schedule.

• Proficient use of MS Office products, HCSS (HeavyBid), Sage, or InEight estimating software and BlueBeam.

Ideally, you’ll also have:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or a related field.

• Certifications such as a CEP, CCP, PMP, or CCM are a plus.

Posted Salary Range: Minimum

145,000.00

Posted Salary Range: Upper

190,000.00

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

The base salary range for this position is $145,000.00 to $190,000.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Job posted on June 03, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

At Jacobs, we’re partnering across the globe to create the best project outcomes by maximizing the design, digital technology, and support capabilities of our Global Integrated Delivery (GID) teammates. By joining Jacobs, you’ll commit to supporting and engaging with these teams, as we work to build a company like no other.

Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support .

Locations

City State Country
Los Angeles	California	United States
Sacramento	California	United States
San Diego	California	United States
San Francisco	California	United States
Las Vegas	Nevada	United States
Reno	Nevada	United States
Boise	Idaho	United States
Dallas	Texas	United States
Denver	Colorado	United States
Portland	Oregon	United States
Seattle	Washington	United States
Salt Lake City	Utah	United States