10+ years of experience in cost estimating and financial analysis in the energy sector
Bachelor's degree in engineering, finance, or business
Strong ability to interpret engineering specifications and contracts
Technical knowledge of solar and/or wind energy systems
Familiarity with project controls disciplines
Proficient in Microsoft Office software
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Responsibilities
Provide ROM, Conceptual, and Detailed estimates for renewable energy projects
Prepare detailed cost estimates for materials, labor, equipment, and subcontractor services
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to validate assumptions and optimize costs
Create and maintain a cost benchmarking database
Monitor market trends for renewable energy components and update cost databases
Support Change Management requests and validate cost impacts
Benefits
Comprehensive Employee Value Proposition (EVP)
Holistic Total Rewards program for wellbeing and growth
Opportunity for professional development with challenging projects
Collaborative work culture with talented people worldwide
Commitment to diversity and inclusion in the workplace
Full Job Description
Job Summary
As a Cost Estimator, you will play a critical role in developing robust, defensible, and data-driven cost estimates for solar, wind, and battery energy storage projects across North America. You will lead the preparation of bottoms-up estimates, parametric models, and benchmarking analyses to support project development, engineering, procurement, and investment decisions. Supporting tasks include reviewing project specifications, preparing cost breakdowns, collaborating with cross-functional teams, analyzing materials and labor costs, and ensuring compliance with company and industry standards. This position requires a strong analytical mindset, deep understanding of renewable project cost drivers, and the ability to translate engineering inputs into accurate capital (CAPEX) and operating (OPEX) cost projections.
The position is based in Downtown Houston with a hybrid work model of a minimum of 3 days in the office.
Key Responsibilities
Provide Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM), Conceptual, and Detailed estimates based upon project plans, technical specifications, Basis of Design, Bill of Quantities (BOQ) documents for solar, wind, battery storage projects
