Strengthening the West Coast’s power grid isn’t for the weak.  Keeping electricity flowing and the lights on might not be a 9-to-5 desk job, but it is a chance to do meaningful work.  Michels Pacific Energy, Inc. is a sought-after energy contractor.  We do what’s needed – from building and maintaining transmission lines and distribution networks to repairing damage caused by natural disasters.   Our work improves lives.  Find out how a career at Michels Pacific Energy, Inc. can change yours.

As an Pipeline Estimator, your key responsibilities will be to bid specifications and drawings, ensuring that we know everything required to successfully bid and win the project.  You will also follow-up with subcontractors to ensure that bids are received, and work with the Project Management teams to follow-up on bids and budgets to close the business. Critical for success are the abilities to produce highly accurate work in a timely manner, maintain strong attention to detail and organizational skills. Strong communication skills, both oral and written, are a must. The anticipated salary range is: $126,000 ‐ $173,000 annually. This information reflects the anticipated base salary for this position based on current market data. Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. Actual pay will be adjusted based on individual’s skills, experiences, education, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

Why Michels Pacific Energy, Inc.?

We are committed to hiring the best people and giving them the best equipmentWe are dedicated to improving the West Coast’s energy infrastructureOur steady, strategic growth revolves around a commitment to qualityWe are family owned and operatedWe invest an average of $5,000 per employee on training each yearWe believe everyone is responsible for promoting safety, regardless of job titleWe are a part of the Michels family of companies – one of North America’s largest, most diversified energy and infrastructure contractorsWe offer a comprehensive benefits program, including Health, Dental, Life, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account, Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance, 401(k) plan, Legal Plan, and Identity Theft and Monitoring Plan.  Depending on your positions and location you may participate in a different benefit plan.  

Why you?

You like to surround yourself with dedicated, value-driven peopleYou are up to new challenges and opportunitiesYou cringe when you hear: “Because that’s the way we’ve always done it.”You like to know your efforts are noticed and appreciatedYou believe that individual commitment to a group effort is key to successYou want your work to make a difference in people’s lives

What it takes?

Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Construction Management, Engineering, or related field (equivalent years of related experience also acceptable)Typically requires 5-10 years of experience Estimating Civil and Pipeline workMust possess a valid driver license for the type(s) of vehicles which may be driven and an acceptable driving record as determined by Michels Review TeamNegotiations experienceExperience with B2W and MS Excel a plusWillingness to travel 10%

AA/EOE/M/W/Vet/Disability

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