High-Voltage & Renewables EPC Estimator for BESS

Rising Edge Group; Texas; On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay periods

Generous PTO

RRSP-DPSP matching

Medical, dental, vision, disability

Training and career growth

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Referral Bonus

Job summary

The Project Estimator at Rising Edge Group will help prepare complete EPC proposals for high-voltage electrical and renewables projects in Texas. You will evaluate RFPs, develop detailed cost estimates, and support submission packages with cross-functional teams.

You’ll drive value engineering opportunities, coordinate with subcontractors, and ensure smooth hand-offs from estimate to execution throughout the project lifecycle. Strong schedule and cost-management skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of electrical estimating experience in utility/EPC sectors.
• Experience with renewable, distribution, and substation projects is an asset.
• Ability to interpret drawings and specifications; strong PM and scheduling skills.
• Proficiency with estimating software and take-off tools.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate RFP packages to understand scope, schedule, deliverables, and commercial requirements for assigned estimates.
• Prepare detailed EPC cost estimates for transmission, distribution, substation, generation, and industrial electrical projects.
• Support the development of complete proposal submissions, ensuring compliance with client requirements and internal standards.
• Collaborate with preconstruction team members and cross-functional stakeholders to develop scope, pricing, execution plans, and schedules.
• Coordinate and attend site visits to gather field-level data and assess constructability.
• Prepare or assist in the preparation of supporting proposal documents, including: Project Execution Plan, Cost Estimate, Project Schedule (MS Project or Primavera), Environmental, Safety, Quality, and ITP Plans, Risk Register, Assumptions, and Clarifications, Optional Pricing, Alternate Proposals and Executive Summary.
• Support the engagement of subcontractors and vendors to secure pricing and confirm scope alignment.
• Review client commercial terms and coordinate with internal stakeholders for risk assessment and compliance documentation.
• Maintain a record of all estimate basis throughout the development of a proposal.
• Facilitate internal estimate review meetings at various stages of the estimate.
• Conduct final bid submission reviews with the appropriate internal signing authorities.
• Conduct formal estimate hand-off meetings with the Project Management team after contract award.
• Assist with the preparation and submission of change orders and scope adjustments.
• Participate in project close-out and post-mortem reviews to support continuous improvement.
• Support the use of CRM systems to track proposal status, client interactions, and business development metrics.
• Submit accurate and timely administrative documentation, including daily timesheets.
• Support continuous improvement efforts within the estimating process and proposal quality.

Skills

Electrical estimating

Microsoft Project

Primavera

Bluebeam

SharePoint

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

Hard Dollar

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

The Project Estimator at Rising Edge Group will help prepare complete EPC proposals for high-voltage electrical and renewables projects in Texas. You will evaluate RFPs, develop detailed cost estimates, and support submission packages with cross-functional teams.

You’ll drive value engineering opportunities, coordinate with subcontractors, and ensure smooth hand-offs from estimate to execution throughout the project lifecycle. Strong schedule and cost-management skills are essential.