Electrical Design Estimator - Utility-Scale Solar

Paige Renewable EnergyRenewable energy

Source API remote eligibility restrictions: United States, Eastern or Central Time ZoneFull-TimeMiddle

SalaryCompetitive base salary ranging from $80,000 to $90,000 plus annual bonus

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Experience: 3+ years of electrical estimating experience, or equivalent electrical construction or design experience that includes estimating and material takeoff responsibilities.
Required Skills: Microsoft ExcelAutoCAD

Have 3+ years of electrical estimating experience, or equivalent electrical construction or design experience that includes estimating and material takeoff responsibilities.
Read and interpret electrical drawings, single-line diagrams, site plans, specifications, and bills of material.
Have experience performing detailed material takeoffs and developing project estimates.
Have a strong understanding of electrical materials, cable, conductors, connectors, and electrical distribution systems.
Have strong mathematical and analytical skills, accuracy, and attention to detail.
Be proficient with Microsoft Excel.
Have experience using Bluebeam or similar takeoff and document-review software.
Be able to organize work, collaborate, communicate, and manage multiple complex estimates at different stages.
Preferred: experience with renewable energy, utility-scale solar, EPC organizations, electrical contracting, or industrial electrical projects.
Preferred: proficiency with AutoCAD and working knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC).
Preferred: education in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Technology, Construction Management, or a related technical discipline; equivalent relevant industry experience is also considered.

Review RFQ packages, electrical drawings, site layouts, single-line diagrams, specifications, bills of material, and related documentation.
Perform detailed electrical material takeoffs, including cable lengths, harness and string counts, connectors, assemblies, and accessories.
Develop project estimates using material costs, vendor pricing, freight, manufacturing costs, customer requirements, and other project-specific inputs.
Identify drawing discrepancies, missing information, scope gaps, incompatible materials, and other potential risks; document assumptions, exclusions, and clarifications.
Validate quantities, material selections, calculations, and drawing revisions before releasing estimates.
Coordinate with Supply Chain and manufacturing partners to obtain and validate supplier pricing, lead times, freight requirements, and other cost inputs.
Support proposal development, design revisions, value-engineering opportunities, BAFO activities, and estimate revisions.
Evaluate estimate revisions and communicate impacts to quantities, scope, cost, materials, and project requirements.
Maintain organized, traceable estimating files and supporting documentation, and participate in project award and handoff activities.
Support project changes, additional material requests, spare parts, and change orders; help improve estimating templates, tools, checklists, standards, and review processes.

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