Electrical Estimator

Koch; Scottsdale (AZ); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision

Job summary

DEPCOM Power, a Koch Engineered Solutions company, is hiring an Electrical Estimator to develop accurate estimates for utility-scale solar and battery storage projects while improving processes and tools to support competitive execution. This role is ideally based in Scottsdale, AZ or Bedminster, NJ, with remote options available within the U.S.

Candidate experience includes 5+ years in electrical estimating for renewable energy, proficiency with Accubid/InEight/Bluebeam, and the ability to

Qualifications

• Experience in large electrical commercial, renewable energy, utility-scale solar construction or related fields.
• Knowledge of cost estimating best practices and estimating tools.

Responsibilities

• Refine estimating processes and templates for solar PV and BESS construction.
• Develop and maintain project cost estimates from concept to design packages.
• Maintain database of means, methods, components, and productivity rates.
• Collaborate with BD, engineering, procurement, operations and project delivery to optimize costs.

Skills

Electrical estimating

Estimating best practices

Cross-functional collaboration

Takeoff software

Tools

Accubid

InEight

Bluebeam

Job description

DEPCOM Power is hiring an Electrical Estimator to develop accurate, detailed estimates for utility-scale solar and battery storage projects while improving the processes and tools that support competitive execution. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams in an environment that values ownership, continuous improvement, and innovation. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams that value ownership, continuous improvement, and innovation to deliver high-quality solutions that support DEPCOM’s long-term growth in renewable energy.

This role is ideally based in Scottsdale, AZ or Bedminster, NJ, with remote options available within the U.S. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

What You Will Do

• Refine electrical estimating processes and templates to improve accuracy and efficiency, working cross-functionally to capture best construction practices, productivity data, and crew resource requirements for solar (PV) and battery energy storage system (BESS) construction.
• Develop, refine, and maintain project cost estimates aligned with RFP requirements for utility-scale solar and battery storage projects, from conceptual estimates through advanced design packages.
• Maintain a database of applicable means and methods, components, and associated productivity rates.
• Collaborate with business development, engineering, procurement, operations, and project delivery teams to develop winning bid strategies and optimize project costs.
• Identify project risks and assist in developing mitigation strategies to enhance estimate reliability and competitiveness.
• Participate in pre-bid meetings, client discussions, and leadership updates.
• Conduct site visits as needed and prepare detailed reports that improve estimate accuracy and project planning .

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Experience in large electrical commercial, renewable energy, utility-scale solar construction , or related fields.
• Knowledge of cost estimating best practices and estimating tools or software , such as Accubid, InEight, or similar platforms.
• Proficiency with takeoff software (Bluebeam) and ability to interpret complex project documentation.
• Strong understanding of project complexities and construction management principles.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and refine estimating processes.

What Will Put You Ahead

• 5+ years of experience estimating utility-scale renewable energy construction projects.
• 5+ years of experience estimating underground electrical construction projects at 34.5kV and above .
• In-depth knowledge of solar and battery storage systems.
• Knowledge and experience estimating substation and HV transmission line construction.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.

For this role, we anticipate paying $105,000 - $150,000 per year. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form.

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Hiring Philosophy

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Who We Are

As a Koch Engineered Solutions company, DEPCOM Power is a leading energy solutions partner for the utility solar and broader energy industries, providing project development support, engineering, procurement and construction, energy storage, repowering and operations and maintenance services. Our highly skilled team of conventional and renewable power industry experts work to deliver the lowest cost of energy and the highest rate of return.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how ourbusiness philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify.