Principal Nuclear Estimator

Post Date

Apr 23, 2026

Location

Charlotte,
North Carolina

ZIP/Postal Code

28202
US
Jun 24, 2026 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract

Category

Electrical Engineering

Req #

CLT-d84f6f1c-cf2b-4288-91eb-a2d5df1485ad

Pay Rate

$56 - $70 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

The Principle Estimator on the nuclear project build is responsible for building, validating, and managing cost estimates for work performed at nuclear power plants (both outage and non‑outage/online work). They lead the development of the reporting systems and analysis for complex project controls assignments. Workers at this level are responsible for performing complex aspects of project forecasting, cost alignment to schedules, development of average unit costs, cost analysis, variance analysis, budgeting, basic accounting principles, trending and burn rates, change control and cost control while reporting up to program or portfolio levels with minimal to no supervision

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Required Skills & Experience

- 7+ years of nuclear experience (AP1000 projects)
- N8 (Nuclear Regulatory Commission) experience
- 9+ years of experience in Project Controls
- Experience estimating EPC or EPCM Project Scopes
- Bachelor Degree

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

Construction background
Engineering and procurement background
PMI or AACE certification
Monte Carlo analysis
Primavera, PeopleSoft, Visio, Powerplant, Maximo or EAM

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.