Estimating Engineer - Senior

Adecco is currently seeking a Senior Estimating Engineer with strong expertise in cost estimation and scheduling for large-scale transmission and substation projects. This is a 12-month contract position based in Burnaby, BC, offering a competitive hourly rate of $87.76 CAD.

• Pay rate: $87.76/hour.
• Location: Burnaby, BC
• Shifts: Monday-Friday 9:00am-5:00pm
• Job type: 12-month contract | Full-time

• Hires fast, pays weekly.
• 4% vacation pay paid out on each weekly pay cheque.
• Medical and dental benefits once qualified.
• Free training programs
• New and quicker onboarding process

• Develop direct and indirect cost estimates for large-scale utility projects during all project phases (Planning to Implementation).
• Prepare and manage project schedules and work breakdown structures, ensuring alignment with contracting plans.
• Review, coordinate, and validate estimates prepared by other team members and external consultants.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to prepare cost data for regulatory submissions and executive reviews.
• Support tendering processes, including reviewing contract specifications for bid-ability and supporting contract payment schedules.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to junior team members and consultants.

• Must be legally eligible to work and reside in Canada.
• A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical or Civil preferred, with Electrical strongly favored).
• Registration or eligibility with Engineers and Geoscientists of British Columbia (EGBC).
• A minimum of 8 years of engineering and construction experience, with at least 4 years in heavy industrial estimating.
• Proven experience with $100M+ utility projects, especially in transmission and substation environments.
• Strong knowledge of estimating software, MS Office, and experience with Monte Carlo simulations is preferred.
• Outstanding communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Must reside within commuting distance of Burnaby, BC.