BESS Electrical Estimator

Job Description

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.

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

SOLV Energy does not accept unsolicited candidate introductions, referrals or resumes from third-party recruiters or staffing agencies. We require all third-party recruiters to communicate exclusively with our internal talent acquisition team. SOLV Energy will not pay a placement fee to any third-party recruiter or agency that has not coordinated their recruiting activity with the appropriate member of our internal talent acquisition team.

In addition, candidate introductions or resumes can only be submitted to our internal talent acquisition recruiting team if a signed vendor agreement is already on file and the third-party recruiter or agency has received formal instructions from our internal talent acquisition team to submit candidates for a particular job posting.

Any unsolicited candidate introductions, referrals or resumes sent by third-party recruiters to SOLV Energy or directly to any of our employees, or received through our website or career portal, will be considered property of SOLV Energy and will not be eligible for a placement fee. In the event a third-party recruiter submits a resume or refers a candidate without a previously signed vendor agreement, SOLV Energy explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire the candidate(s) without financial liability to such third-party recruiter.

If you're interested in a meaningful career with a brighter future, join the SOLV Energy Team.