Electrical Estimator

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Duties may include but are not limited to the following:
Prepares detailed plans of construction, maintenance or removal of electric utility plant, such as line extensions, underground residential/commercial developments, underground main feeder systems and transformer, capacitor, switching equipment installations or replacement.
Makes detailed sketches of the work to be performed including special instructions for installing materials and location of poles, anchors, guys, conduit systems, vaults, service boxes, transformers, etc.
Determines proper cable and wire sizes, transformer sizes and combinations for given loads on the distribution system.
Prepares plans for substation and transmission line construction.
Lists material required and salvaged and determines cost of installing material.
Compiles data as to the necessity for the proposed work and estimated revenue derived from the project.
Coordinates layout of subdivisions with other utilities.
Obtains easements and right-of-ways as required.
Determines proper service point locations.
Communicates, in writing, with the contractor and/or developer regarding construction responsibilities and costs.
Designs street lighting systems and prepares construction drawings.Maintains appropriate records of electric system facilities.Assists in development of material and construction standards.
REQUIREMENTS
15 Years of Experience as an Electrical Estimator