BESS Electrical Estimator

SOLV Energy, LLC; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 106,705 - 132,131; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Job summary

SOLV Energy, LLC is seeking a BESS Electrical Estimator in a hybrid role with regular in-office presence in San Diego, CA. You will prepare electrical estimates for battery energy storage systems and support PV solar estimates as needed.

Responsibilities include reviewing specs, performing takeoffs, coordinating with suppliers, and using Accubid Anywhere/Manager for labor and material calculations. A degree in engineering or related field and 3+ years of estimating experience are required.

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering, construction management, architecture, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of three years of electrical estimating or related experience.
• Ability to understand substation, transmission, switchyard, energy storage, and electrical design components.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Teams, Excel, and Accubid.

Responsibilities

• Review specs and drawings to define scope and estimate requirements.
• Prepare estimates by takesoffs and entering scope into estimating system.
• Quantify bid package incidentals including subcontractors, equipment rentals, and materials.
• Identify suppliers, solicit quotes, and review submissions for alignment with plans.
• Use Accubid Anywhere for labor allocation and takeoffs; improve assemblies in Accubid Manager.

Skills

Time management

Collaboration

Communication urgency

Creative problem solving

Microsoft Teams

Excel

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

Construction management or architecture background

Tools

Accubid Anywhere

Accubid Manager

SOLV proprietary assemblies

Job description

Job Title: BESS Electrical Estimator

Location: Hybrid – regular in-office presence in San Diego, CA.

Job 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.

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.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. without requiring employer sponsorship now or in the future.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, basic life and disability insurance.
• 401(k) plan.
• Vacation, sick and holiday pay.

Compensation Range

$106,705.00 - $132,131.00 (Salary)

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

SOLV Energy Is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate the power of our differences and are committed to building diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplaces that improve our communities. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind against an employee or applicant based on race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, or ethnicity, mental or physical disability, veteran status, parental status, or any other characteristic protected by law.