Utility Estimator
US$110,000 – US$150,000 / yr base salary
Posted 9 Jun 2026
Advertised as “Utility Estimator – Distribution, Transmission & Substation”
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- Expected experience
- 8+ yrs
- Management level
- People management
- Employment
- On-Site
- Contract
- Full-time
| Base salary | US$110,000 – US$150,000 / yr |
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Field of studyBusiness, Construction Management, Engineering (or related)
Study levelBachelor's
Utility Estimator – Distribution, Transmission & Substation
Location: Washington, DC (Client Site – Penn Quarter)
Job Type: Full-Time
Compensation: $110k - $150k Annual Base Salary
About Us
CARIAN is a purpose-driven, woman-owned consulting and advisory firm dedicated exclusively to the power sector. We partner with leading electric and gas utilities to provide strategic advisory and disciplined execution across program management, business intelligence, and field execution oversight. Guided by integrity, trust, excellence, and accountability, our team helps deliver complex capital programs and build the resilient energy infrastructure that communities depend on.
Position Overview
CARIAN is seeking a Utility Estimator to support cost estimating and controls across major electric utility capital programs. The ideal candidate brings strong experience developing and validating estimates for distribution, transmission, and substation work and is comfortable working in a fast-paced, client-embedded environment.
All positions require a minimum of three days per week on-site at the client or CARIAN office, frequent visits to active job sites, and may require full five-day on-site presence based on program needs.
Key Responsibilities
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Develop and review cost estimates for utility capital projects
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Support estimate validation and benchmarking
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Coordinate with engineering and construction teams
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Track estimate accuracy and support cost forecasting
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Assist with change order and cost impact analysis
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Support program reporting and cost controls
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Participate in site visits as required
Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or a related technical field required.
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Experience Level: 8+ years of relevant utility project management experience
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Demonstrated experience supporting electric distribution programs
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PMP certification required or commitment to obtain within 3 months of employment
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Experience with Exelon-family utilities strongly preferred (Pepco, ACE, DPL, PECO, BGE, ComEd)
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If not Exelon, experience with Northeast or Mid-Atlantic utilities preferred