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🤠 Texas – Remote

🤠 Texas – Remote

⏰ Full Time

🟠 Senior

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Rising Edge Group

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201 - 500 employees

🏗️ Construction

⚡ Energy

Construction • Energy

Rising Edge Group is a high voltage electrical contractor providing safe, cost-effective, and fit-for-purpose project solutions to the power industry. Since its inception in 2002, the company has grown to offer a wide array of services in power generation, transmission, fabrication, and industrial sectors. From conceptual design to commissioning, each aspect of a project is managed by trained industry specialists, ensuring timely and budget-compliant completion. Rising Edge focuses on delivering tailored solutions for complex protection schemes and various types of switchyard equipment.

📋 Description

• Oversee, lead, and support regional project estimators with technical support, reviews, and mentorship • Assess technical project requirements and personnel needs during the estimating process • Lead preparation of pre-construction deliverables, including written proposals, schedules, cash flow analyses, and exhibit reviews • Monitor estimator workloads and assign projects to the team • Analyze project plans, specifications, and documentation to prepare cost estimates • Implement streamlined estimating procedures and processes with the Estimating Manager • Communicate key estimating insights to leadership • Assess project risks, constraints, and cost-saving opportunities • Use estimating software and tools to improve efficiency and accuracy • Benchmark historical data with the Estimating Manager • Prepare complete cost estimates for electrical transmission, generation, distribution, substation, and Battery Energy Storage projects • Collaborate with project managers and engineers to align estimates with execution plans • Participate in bid negotiations and support contract award processes • Maintain knowledge of market conditions, industry standards, and emerging technologies in the electrical high-voltage sector • Perform additional duties as assigned

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management or similar field considered an asset • Experience understanding blueprints, specifications, proposals, and other documentation to prepare time/cost/labor estimates for projects and services • 5 or more years of experience in the Electrical High Voltage, Utility or Renewables Industry • Estimating knowledge of substation and/or battery energy storage projects is required • Strong understanding of protection and control schemes • Ability to prepare construction schedules in Microsoft Project and/or Primavera • Proficiency in all applications within Microsoft Office Suite • Valid driver’s license required; travel may be necessary • Strong analytical, organizational, verbal, and written communication skills • Ability to stay on-task for extended periods of time • Ability to work with various partners from start until finish

🏖️ Benefits

• Meaningful engagement initiatives and team events • Culture prioritizing wellbeing, inclusion, collaboration, respect, accountability, and lasting connections • Hands-on experience and exposure to diverse projects • Opportunities to advance across disciplines, locations, and career paths • Continuous learning, mentorship, and professional development • Competitive compensation • Comprehensive benefits • Recognition and appreciation for achievements • Pre-employment screening including professional reference checks and criminal record check