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Raise

Senior Cost Estimator

Burnaby, BC, Canada

Full-time

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Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Dec 6, 2026
Experience: Raise is an established hiring firm with over 65 years of experience.
Posting language: English
Posted: Nov 6, 2026

Original job description

Contract Length: 1 year
Location: Burnaby, British Columbia

Raise is currently hiring a Senior Cost Estimator on behalf of our client. They’re expanding their team to meet growing needs, making this a unique opportunity to work with an industry leader. Our Client, is one of the largest electrical energy suppliers in Canada.

Description

As a Senior Cost Estimator, you will serve as a high-level technical expert responsible for the financial architecture of our clients' capital projects. You will leverage your Professional Engineering (P.Eng.) background to develop comprehensive direct and indirect cost estimates and high-level schedules for complex transmission line (69kV - 500kV) and substation projects.

You will guide projects through the entire lifecycle - from Planning and Identification to Definition and Implementation - ensuring that all estimates align with AACE international standards and rigorous safety and quality protocols.

Responsibilities

Estimate Development: Prepare detailed cost estimates for labor, materials, equipment, and services for overhead, submarine, and underground cable projects.
Project Structuring: Collaborate on project scope and contracting plans to establish the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS).
Risk & Analysis: Conduct Monte Carlo and ValidRisk simulations to address uncertainty; analyze contractor variances and complex vendor change requests.
Technical Oversight: Review work packages from consultants and internal staff to ensure accuracy, "bid-ability," and adherence to accepted engineering practices.
Regulatory Support: Prepare technical data and documentation to support regulatory filings and processes.
Leadership & Mentoring: Supervise and coach junior engineers and consultants, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement.
Stakeholder Management: Conduct and present estimates at management review meetings, addressing critical issues related to project scheduling and budget.

Qualifications

8 years of combined experience in engineering and construction, including at least 4 yearsof related experience in heavy industrial projects, estimating and schedulin,g working on varied complex utility contracts projects up to or in excess of $100 million in total project value.
Experience should be primarily in the area of estimating rather than project control. Preferably this experience is for power utility transmission lines (overhead & underground) and substation related projects.
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.
Demonstrated knowledge and experience with multi-discipline engineering design (electrical, protection and control, civil, geotechnical, etc.)
Working knowledge of project management principles
Knowledge of, and experience with, estimating and scheduling software and proficiency with MS Office (including MS Word, Excel, & PowerPoint), and ability to develop and work with computer models.
Additional Requirements
Valid Class-5, or equivalent, driver's license, and able and willing to travel and occasionally work at remote B.C. locations, and as a condition of employment, maintain your Class 5 Drivers license in Good Standing
Experience in preparing substation conceptual layouts (for electrical discipline) based on single line diagrams.

Education And Skills

Bachelor of Engineering degree in the Electrical or Civil disciplines; preference will be given to candidates with an electrical engineering background
Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) and will be required to Provide Proof of Permit to practice, registered with EGBC when hired
Member of the AACE International organization and familiar with the AACE’s estimating recommended practices is preferred
Well-developed and highly proficient English verbal and written communication skills
Excellent leadership, facilitation, negotiation and interpersonal skills.
Have a high level of initiative and ability to juggle multiple assignments and competing priorities.
Have demonstrated planning, organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills and the good judgment to develop innovative estimating and planning techniques and to apply practical knowledge in the analysis and resolution of problems

Additional Information

Every contractor must supply their own Windows 11 Laptop computer for the duration of the assignment.
Every contractor must supply their own “Smart Phone”. This is needed to gain access to the Organizations network

Looking for meaningful work? We can help!

Raise is an established hiring firm with over 65 years of experience. We believe strongly in making the world a better place through work, which is why we’re a certified B Corporation and donate 10% of our profits to charity.

We strive to build teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we work in. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including people from traditionally underrepresented groups such as women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, people identifying as LGBTQ2SI, veterans, and people with visible/nonvisible disabilities.

We have a dedicated webpage for accommodations where you can learn more about what we offer and request accommodation: https://raise.jobs/accommodations/

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Responsibilities

Develop direct and indirect cost estimates and high-level schedules for complex transmission line and substation projects, including labor, materials, equipment, and services. Lead risk and variance analysis, review engineering work packages, support regulatory filings, mentor junior staff, and present estimates to management and stakeholders.

Requirements

Requires a bachelor’s degree in electrical or civil engineering, a P.Eng. registration with EGBC, and at least eight years of combined engineering and construction experience, including four years in estimating and scheduling for complex heavy industrial projects. Candidates should have senior estimating expertise, preferably in power utility transmission and substations, strong communication and leadership skills, a valid Class 5 driver’s license, and willingness to travel to remote B.C. locations.

Skills

Cost Estimating
Project Scheduling
Risk Analysis
Monte Carlo Simulation
ValidRisk Simulation
Transmission Line Projects
Substation Projects
Electrical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Work Breakdown Structure
Contracting Plans
Multi-Discipline Engineering Design
Regulatory Documentation
Leadership and Mentoring
Stakeholder Management
Microsoft Office

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Keywords

Senior Cost Estimator
Capital Projects
Direct Cost Estimates
Indirect Cost Estimates
High-Level Schedules
AACE International
Transmission Lines
Substations
Overhead Cables
Submarine Cables
Underground Cables
Work Breakdown Structure
Monte Carlo Simulation
ValidRisk
Contractor Variance Analysis
Vendor Change Requests
Engineering Work Packages
Regulatory Filings
Electrical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Protection and Control
Geotechnical Engineering
EGBC
P.Eng.
Class 5 Driver’s License
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft PowerPoint
Estimating Software
Scheduling Software

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