Key Responsibilities

• Support major transmission line and substation projects ranging from capital upgrades to new build infrastructure programs for leading utility and energy clients across Canada.

• Prepare detailed cost estimates across transmission line and substation projects

• Perform quantity take-offs, develop bill of materials, and define scope from drawings and specifications
• Support estimates across all stages, including:
  • Conceptual (Class 5)
  • Intermediate (Class 3)
  • Detailed (Class 1)
• Apply parametric and bottoms-up estimating methodologies
• Develop key documentation including Basis of Estimate (BoE) and estimate narratives
• Support cost analysis, benchmarking, and estimating data improvement
• Collaborate with project teams to align cost, scope, and schedule inputs
• Utilize estimating and takeoff tools (e.g., CostX, Bluebeam, InEight, Excel)

 

• 5–10 years’ experience in estimating within transmission, utilities, or infrastructure sectors
• Strong technical understanding of:
  • Transmission line systems and substations
  • Electrical components and estimating methodologies
• Experience across pre-construction estimating phases
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Experience working within project controls or integrated delivery teams
• Experience with estimating platforms such as CostX, InEight, Bluebeam, HeavyBid, Accubid or similar tools.
• Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field (preferred)

Why Join Us

• Build a new transmission estimating capability
• High visibility with major clients
• Strategic growth area
• Opportunity to become lead estimator
• Work on Canada's energy transition programs

What's in it for you... 

• 100% covered health and dental benefits for you and your dependents (including paramedical services) 
• Health spending account, to top up expenses not covered in the benefits program 
• RRSP option with company matching 
• Annual learning and development budget 
• Access to a range of online learning tools, and support for career development and growth 
• Coverage of one professional membership or license fee per year, if directly related to your role
• We believe in work-life balance, so you can recharge and take care of what matters most with vacation, flex and sick days   
• A flexible, hybrid work approach that allows colleagues to find balance between their professional and personal lives 
• Commitment to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture that promotes a sense of belonging 

The base salary range for this full-time role is $110,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year. Ranges are determined by role and level and represent a good faith effort to provide a fair and equitable salary. This range is a reflection of base salary only, not of a total compensation package. Please note Turner & Townsend reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range, depending on candidate’s experience and qualifications.

This posting reflects an existing vacancy that we are actively hiring for.

Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.

We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance. 

We are an Equal opportunity employer who will ensure accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities upon request. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

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It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time. 

Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review.