Strengthening the West Coast’s power grid isn’t for the weak. Keeping electricity flowing and the lights 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 is needed – from building transmission lines and substations to distribution networks and natural disaster repairs. Our work improves lives. Find out how a career at Michels Pacific Energy, Inc. can change yours. 

As a Substations Estimator, your key responsibilities will be to evaluate bid specifications and drawings, ensuring that we know everything required to successfully bid and win the project. 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. You would also be responsible for the development of technical documents to support proposals (pricing sheet, work plans, schedule, clarifications, etc.). Estimating scopes include projects such as utility substation and switch yards, renewable energy projects and battery energy storage systems (BESS). The anticipated salary range is: $105,000 ‐ $145,000 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 equipment

We are dedicated to the improving the West Coast’s energy infrastructure

Our steady, strategic growth revolves around a commitment to quality

We are family owned and operated

We invest an average of $5,000 per employee on training each year

We believe everyone is responsible for promoting safety, regardless of job title 

We are a part of the Michels family of companies – one of North America’s largest, most diversified energy and infrastructure contractors

Michels offers 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 position and location you may participate in a different benefit plan.  

Why you?

You like to surround yourself with dedicated, value-driven people

You are up to new challenges and opportunities

You cringe when you hear: “Because that’s the way we’ve always done it.”

You like to know your efforts are noticed and appreciated

You believe that individual commitment to a group effort is key to success 

You want your work to make a difference in people’s lives

What it takes:

Bachelor’s degree from a 4-year college or university, or equivalent combination of education and experience

Electrical/HV estimating experience is preferred

Prior experience with Oracle P6 and MS Project scheduling software is desired

Willingness and ability to travel to pre-bid meetings

Ability to read and interpret design drawings and perform quantity take-off from drawings

Must possess a valid driver license for the type(s) of vehicles which may be driven and an acceptable driving record as determined by the Michels Review Team

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including MS Excel

Experience with Accubid bidding software is a desired but not required