Transmission Estimator
Burnaby, British Columbia • Contract To Hire • February 18, 2026 • 86027
Job Title: Transmission Estimator
Job ID: 86027
Location: Burnaby, British Columbia
Overview:
The E3 – Engineer is a fully qualified and accredited engineering professional who applies theoretical and practical knowledge to provide engineering design, estimating, planning, and quality management services for low to medium complexity projects and/or operations safely, with quality, within budget, and on time.
What you will be doing:
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Estimating and planning small to medium capital projects/programs with a focus on rehabilitation work, upgrades and expansions to existing facilities. Ensure that work is not only technically correct but also complies with business drivers and goals, standards, policies, practices and processes.
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Working with multidisciplinary project teams (internal or external), including managing the scope, schedule and cost of assigned Work Packages.
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Delivering presentations related to cost estimates to various levels of management.
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Maintaining good relationships with other groups (cross-organizational, cross-function/business unit) involved in the delivery of projects, including other departments, consultants, contractors and suppliers.
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Maintaining knowledge of modern engineering techniques and processes, construction methodology, and keeping up to date with construction cost trends and other factors that affect project costs.
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Being the Professional of Record for engineering documents produced
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Occasional travel to the company facilities located throughout British Columbia.
What you must have:
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Degree in Electrical or Civil Engineering (preference will be given to Electrical candidates) recognized by Engineers and Geoscientists of BC (EGBC).
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Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) or eligible for registration with EGBC.
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A minimum of 4 years of combined experience in estimating, design, or construction of industrial or infrastructure type projects, preferably on substation or transmission line projects. At least 2 years of direct cost estimating experience (preferably in substations and transmission lines) is required.
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Experience in estimating costs and developing schedules for utilities, heavy industrial or infrastructure projects.
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Demonstrated proficiency as a senior estimator with a solid understanding of estimating principles and practices, including risk, accuracy, Monte Carlo/ValidRisk simulations, market and industry conditions.
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Good leadership, teamwork, technical writing, analytical, communication and interpersonal skills.
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A valid class 5 driver's license.
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High level of independence.
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Ability to maintain influential relationships within your team (downward mentoring), and with other groups (cross-function/business unit) in order to deliver on your work.
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Initiative and good judgment to develop innovative estimating and planning techniques and apply practical knowledge in the analysis and resolution of problems.
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High adaptability to changing work environments, work priorities, organization needs and principles.
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High proficiency with MS Office (including advanced knowledge of MS Word, Excel & and Powerpoint), Adobe Acrobat Professional, Primavera P6, @Risk. Experience using specialized estimating software is an asset
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Have strong written and verbal communication skills
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Have excellent presentation skills at all levels
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Experience and knowledge in capital planning.
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Experience preparing substation conceptual layouts based on high level scope and single-line diagrams
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Experience in other substation engineering disciplines (Protection & Control, SCADA/Telecom)
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Experience in transmission lines (69kV to 500kV) design and construction
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Experience in Primavera P6 and specialist estimating software ( @RISK or equivalent).
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Experience in preparing owner's estimates including engineering, construction management, and scheduling.
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Field experience on large construction projects.
Salary/Rate Range: $63.00 -$77.00 per hour
Term: 12-month contract; most likely to extend
Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. If you are selected to move forward in the process, we will contact you directly. If you do not hear from us, we encourage you to continue visiting our website for other roles that may be a good fit.
For more information about TEEMA and to consider other career opportunities, please visit our website at www.teemagroup.com