Project Controls Cost Estimating, Senior Specialist

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Date: Nov 5, 2026

Location: Pomona, CA, US, 91768

Company: Southern California Edison

 

 

Join the Clean Energy Revolution

Become a Project Controls Cost Estimating, Senior Specialist at Southern California Edison (SCE) and build a better tomorrow. In this role, you will support the Transmission Substation Project Management (TSPM) organization within the Transmission & Distribution (T&D) business unit by developing and maintaining cost estimates for capital substation and bulk transmission line projects. You will partner with project teams and stakeholders to provide reliable cost forecasting and analysis that supports critical infrastructure investments and California's clean energy future.

Key Areas of Focus

  • Cost Estimating and Analysis: Develop, maintain, and update capital cost estimates for substation and bulk transmission line projects throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Project Coordination: Coordinate with project managers, engineers, construction teams, and other internal stakeholders to support project planning, estimate development, and cost-related initiatives.
  • Client and Stakeholder Support: Work with a diverse client base to understand cost estimating requirements and deliver accurate, timely, and effective estimating solutions.
  • Project Prioritization and Delivery: Manage multiple projects and work orders simultaneously, ensuring deliverables are completed on schedule while maintaining customer satisfaction.
  • Engineering and Construction Standards: Maintain a current understanding of SCE engineering principles, construction standards, and industry practices related to substations and bulk transmission infrastructure.
  • Estimate Tool Administration and Support: Coordinate with internal teams to identify, track, and resolve estimating tool issues while supporting continuous improvement efforts.
  • Project Lifecycle Management: Support projects from initial concept and estimate development through construction completion and closeout activities.
  • Safety and Compliance: Promote and maintain a safety-conscious work environment while adhering to all applicable company procedures and standards.

 

As a Project Controls Cost Estimating, Senior Specialist, your work will help power our planet, reduce carbon emissions and create cleaner air for everyone. Are you ready to take on the challenge to help us build the future?

Responsibilities

  • Collaborates with scheduling and planning teams to integrate cost data into project schedules and resource allocation plans.
  • Conducts cost audits and reviews to validate project costs and ensure alignment with project scope and contractual requirements.
  • Reviews contractor bids and proposals to ensure compliance with project requirements and cost competitiveness.
  • Reviews and analyzes claims and change orders and assists with preparation of cost data for engineering procurement and construction contracts.
  • Participates in contract negotiations and procurement activities to secure favorable pricing and terms for materials, equipment, and services.
  • Collaborates with legal counsel and risk management teams to assess and mitigate cost-related risks and liabilities.
  • Identifies and evaluates cost-saving opportunities through alternative project plans, materials, or vendors. Performs complete analysis and cost validations using internal and external benchmarking data, historical indices, and component benchmarking.
  • A material job duty of all positions within the Company is ensuring the protection of all its physical, financial and cybersecurity assets, and properly accessing and managing private customer data, proprietary information, confidential medical records, and other types of highly sensitive information and data with the highest standards of conduct and integrity.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Five or more years of experience in engineering cost controls, estimating, planning, and risk assessment for major construction projects.

 

Preferred Qualifications

  • Knowledge of SCE substation engineering principles, construction standards, and industry practices
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related STEM discipline
  • Experience with InEight estimating tools and SAP
  • Certifications in Engineering, Project Management, Project Controls, and/or Construction Management

 

 

Additional Information

  • This position's work mode is hybrid. The employee will report to an SCE facility for a set number of days with the option to work remotely on the remaining days. Unless otherwise noted, employees are required to work and reside in the state of California. Further details of this work mode will be discussed during the interview process. The work mode may be changed based on business needs.
  • Position is based at Pomona Innovation Village.
  • This position has been identified as a NERC/CIP impacted position. Prior to being hired, the successful candidate must pass a Personnel Risk Assessment (PRA) or Background Investigation. Once hired, the candidate must complete specified training before gaining unescorted access to assigned work locations and performing required job duties.
  • Visit our Candidate Resource page to learn more about benefits, perks, available resources, testing information, and the hiring process.
  • Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. 
  • Relocation does not apply to this position.

 

 

 

 

About Southern California Edison

The people at SCE don't just keep the lights on. Our mission is so much bigger. We’re fueling the kind of innovation that’s changing an entire industry, and quite possibly the planet. Join us and create a future with cleaner energy, while providing our customers with the safety and reliability they demand. At SCE, you’ll have a chance to grow personally and professionally, making a real impact in Southern California and around the world.

 

Southern California Edison is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

 

We are committed to ensuring that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodations at AskHR@sce.com or (626) 302-3456 and select option 2.


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