Estimator - Electrical

Blattner Company

$75K — $109K *
Avon, MN 56310In-Person
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Four-year degree in Construction, Engineering, or related field.
  • Two years of renewable construction experience or four years in non-renewable estimating.
  • Valid Driver's License is required.
  • Willingness to travel up to 25% for project needs.
  • Familiarity with utility-scale renewable energy projects is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Review specifications and drawings to establish project scope and critical tasks.
  • Develop project plans that include scheduling and resource assessments.
  • Issue RFPs to vendors and subcontractors, ensuring accurate proposal evaluations.
  • Calculate quantity take-offs and cost estimates, tracking historical data for future references.
  • Investigate materials and services to assure technical and commercial standards are met.

Benefits

  • 100% employer-paid health insurance premiums for employees.
  • 401(k) plan with company matching contributions.
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options.
  • Comprehensive dental and vision insurance coverage.
  • Tuition reimbursement for educational development.
  • Work-life balance initiatives and family-focused culture.
  • Access to on-site gym facilities.
Full Job Description
CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES

We're currently hiring Electrical Estimators across multiple renewable energy business units, including:
  • Wind
  • Solar
  • Battery Energy Storage (BESS)


A DAY IN THE LIFE

As an Electrical Estimator, you'll support the development of competitive, innovative, and technically sound proposals for utility-scale renewable energy projects. Working alongside Engineering, Integrated Supply Chain, Construction, and Project Management, you'll help develop conceptual electrical solutions that support projects from early opportunity through contract award.

A typical day may involve reviewing Owner RFPs, preparing quantity takeoffs, assisting with electrical estimates, coordinating with Engineers of Record (EOR), utilities, and vendors, and supporting estimates for collection systems, substations, underground cable systems, utility interconnections, SCADA, protection and control systems, and other electrical infrastructure. You'll contribute to identifying project risks, evaluating constructability, and developing value engineering solutions that strengthen proposal competitiveness.

STEP INTO THE ROLE
  • Reviews specifications and drawings to determine and establish scope of work responsibilities, required estimate contents, and critical tasks needed to complete the project. Recommends best solution from design options based on cost, engineering, quality, or availability of materials.
  • Develops a plan for building and scheduling the project along with provides an explanation of the methods used. Prepare a level one schedule and thought process for sequencing the project to determine crew size, resources, and productivity used.
  • Demonstrates proficiency in developing and issuing of RFP's to qualified vendors and subcontractors to ensure proposals are accurately evaluated prior to the bid review process. Evaluate quotes using comparison metrics to determine most commercially and technically responsible bidders. Ensures RFP's establish basis of scope and pricing from supplier/subcontractor.
  • Calculates various statistical data: quantity take-offs, material price lists, labor costs, equipment cost, and specialty items. Tracks and research historical data (purchase orders, subcontracts, productivity analysis reports, etc.) and compiles summary reports and bridging documents to develop guidelines and precedence for future estimates.
  • Investigates and evaluates materials and services incorporated into the project using only qualified suppliers/subcontractors based on technical and commercial merits. Evaluate materials and services comparing the technical and commercial aspects of each bid to ensure company is achieving the best value and is protected against potential claims.


WHAT YOU'LL NEED
  • A four-year degree in Construction, Engineering or related field, or combinations of related education and experience required.
  • Two or more years of progressive related experience in the renewable construction industry (wind, solar, or battery storage) or four or more years of practical crew based estimating experience in other non-renewable construction industries.
  • Valid Driver's License.
  • Up to 25% of travel is required.


WHAT SETS YOU APART
  • Experience supporting utility-scale renewable energy or power infrastructure projects.
  • Familiarity with collection systems, substations, utility interconnections, underground cable systems, protection and control systems, SCADA, grounding, and power delivery infrastructure.


HOW WE INVEST IN YOU
  • Competitive pay
  • 100% employer paid HDHP insurance premiums for employees
  • 401(k) with company match
  • HSA and FSA options
  • Dental and Vision insurance
  • Education Assistance (Tuition Reimbursement)
  • Work/Life balance
  • Employee/Family focused culture
  • Gym on site
  • And more!


$75,553.00 - $109,552.00 Individual Compensation to be determined based on the applicant's applicable experience and qualifications balanced against internal equity.

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