BESS Electrical Estimator

SOLV Energy

$106K — $132K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Degree in engineering, construction management, architecture, or equivalent experience.
  • Minimum of three years of electrical estimating experience.
  • Understanding of substation, transmission, switchyard, and energy storage design components.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Teams, Excel, and Accubid.
  • Strong time management and task prioritization skills.
  • Professional collaboration skills with internal and external partners.
  • Effective communication skills to drive responsiveness.
  • Creative problem-solving abilities to reduce costs.

Responsibilities

  • Review proposal specifications and drawings to define scope.
  • Prepare estimates through takeoffs and inputting details into the estimating system.
  • Quantify bid package incidentals, including subcontracted work and equipment rentals.
  • Identify and solicit quotes from qualified suppliers and subcontractors.
  • Review scope and pricing before issuing bid packages.
  • Utilize Accubid Anywhere for labor allocation and material takeoffs.
  • Support project turnover post-bid by reviewing estimates with the project team.
  • Complete required client documents on time.
  • Prepare scope letters detailing inclusions and exclusions in estimates.
  • Collaborate with field teams to find cost-saving opportunities.
  • Supervise and train estimating staff as needed.
  • Maintain strong supplier and subcontractor relationships.

Benefits

  • Eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Basic life and disability insurance included.
  • Access to company 401(k) plan.
  • Vacation, sick, and holiday pay provided.
Full Job Description


Job Description Summary:
The BESS Electrical Estimator is primarily responsible for preparing electrical estimates for battery energy storage systems (BESS), with secondary support for photovoltaic (PV) solar estimates.

This role is hybrid with regular in-office presence in San Diego, CA. Specific location details and expectations will be discussed during the interview process.

Job Description:

*This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned

Position Responsibilities and Duties:
  • Review proposal specifications and drawings to define scope and estimate requirements.
  • Prepare estimates by performing takeoffs and entering scope details into the estimating system.
  • Quantify bid package incidentals, including subcontracted work, equipment rentals, tools, and supplier costs.
  • Identify qualified suppliers and subcontractors, solicit quotes, and review submissions for alignment with plans and specifications.
  • Review scope, technical requirements, and pricing before issuing formal bid packages.
  • Use Accubid Anywhere for labor allocation and material takeoffs through SOLV proprietary assemblies, and help improve those assemblies in Accubid Manager.
  • After a successful bid, support project turnover by reviewing the estimate, scope, quotes, and key considerations with the project team.
  • Complete client-required documents on time.
  • Prepare scope letter inclusions, exclusions, and clarifications that support estimate values.
  • Work with field teams to identify cost-saving opportunities.
  • Supervise and train estimating staff as needed.
  • Maintain strong relationships with suppliers and subcontractors.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.


Minimum Skills or Experience Requirements:
  • Degree in engineering, construction management, architecture, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Minimum of three years of electrical estimating or directly related experience.
  • Ability to understand substation, transmission, switchyard, energy storage, and electrical design components, including their purpose and use.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Teams, Excel, and Accubid.
  • Strong time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet critical deadlines.
  • Ability to collaborate professionally with internal teams and external partners.
  • Ability to communicate urgency and drive timely responses from internal and external partners.
  • Creative problem-solving skills to reduce costs and support schedule requirements.


Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring employer sponsorship now or in the future.

Benefits:

Employees (and their families) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, basic life and disability insurance. Employees can enroll in our company's 401(k) plan and are provided vacation, sick and holiday pay.

Compensation Range:

$106,705.00 - $132,131.00

Pay Rate Type:

Salary

Job Number: J13679

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