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Michels Corporation

Senior Estimator, Substations - Michels Pacific Energy, Inc.

Elk Grove, CA

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Seniority
Senior
Stated salary
$138,000 – $200,000 per year
Country
US
Work mode
On-site / unstated
First seen by hirly
3 Oct 2026

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the posting

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 power delivery 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 an 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. Estimators must aggressively follow-up with subcontractors to ensure that bids are received. Estimators also work with the Project Management teams to follow-up on bids and budgets to close the business. Estimators review bid requirements for projects that are approximately $500K or less, ensuring all aspects of the project are documented and accounted for.

Critical for success are the abilities to produce highly accurate work in a timely manner, maintain strong attention to detail and organizational skills. Communication skills, both oral and written, are a must. A strong understanding and being comfortable working with numbers has been a key success to this role. This position provides assistance and direction to other team members but has no management responsibilities.

The salary range for this position is $138,000 - $200,000 annually. This information reflects the anticipated base salary range for this position. Pay will be determined based on an individual’s skills, experience, 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, subject to eligibility requirements, including medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, short-term and long-term disability insurance, 401(k) plan, legal plan, and identity theft and monitoring plan. 15 to 25 days of paid time off and 8 paid holidays annually.

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 in Construction Management, Electrical Engineering or equivalent degree from a 4 year college or university

Experience in utility construction estimating

At least 5 years of substation estimating experience

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

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.

Expected Salary Range

$138,000 — $200,000 USD

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