Energy Project Estimator

Handshake; United States; On-site; USD 41,328 - 68,880; Part time

Job summary

Handshake is seeking experienced professionals in energy project estimation and solar design to support AI research through flexible, part-time contract work. This role involves producing analytical outputs that contribute to AI training environments in the energy industry.

Candidates will leverage their expertise to deliver high-quality project-based work in a remote setting, ensuring that tasks align with their own schedules.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional experience in energy project estimation or solar design.
• Hands-on experience with architectural and engineering plan review.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment.

Responsibilities

• Produce detailed cost estimates and solar installation proposals.
• Utilize professional tools to deliver analytical work outputs.
• Work independently on project-based tasks with no set schedule.

Skills

Energy project estimation

Solar design

Attention to detail

Strong written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

Bluebeam Revu

RSMeans

Aurora Solar

Job description

Handshake is looking for experienced energy project estimation and solar design professionals to support AI research through flexible, part-time contract work. This is not a traditional job — you’ll draw on your hands‑on expertise in construction cost estimation, architectural plan review, and solar proposal development to produce expert‑level data and analytical outputs that help build AI training environments for the energy industry.

This is an ongoing, project‑based opportunity you can take on alongside your current work.

What You’ll Do

• Apply your professional expertise to independently produce real analytical work outputs — such as detailed cost estimates, architectural plan reviews, and solar installation proposals — in a structured, project‑based format
• Use tools like Bluebeam Revu, RSMeans, and Aurora Solar to complete tasks the way you would in your day‑to‑day role
• Deliver expert‑level work that forms the foundation of AI training datasets for the energy industry
• Complete tasks at your own pace with no set schedule or minimum hour requirement

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional experience in energy project estimation or solar design, in a role such as:
  • Construction Cost Estimator
  • Solar Project Estimator
  • Solar Sales Engineer / Solar Designer
• Ability to independently produce work using:
  • Bluebeam Revu
  • RSMeans
  • Aurora Solar
• Hands‑on experience with workflows such as architectural and engineering plan review for cost estimation and solar installation proposal generation
• Bachelor’s degree or higher required
• Strong written communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently in a remote, asynchronous environment