Solar & BESS Estimator: Cost, Value & Optimization

Jobtailor; Moorestown Township (NJ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in the United States seeks an experienced Cost Estimator for solar PV and BESS projects. You will develop detailed cost estimates, review drawings and specifications, and perform lifecycle cost analyses to ensure accurate budgeting.

You will collaborate with engineering, development, and procurement teams and support EPC bid processes using Procore and estimation tools. PV modeling familiarity is a plus.

Qualifications

• 1–5 years of relevant experience in solar, energy storage, or related infrastructure estimating.
• Background in civil, mechanical, or electrical engineering
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications
• Strong Excel skills and analytical ability
• Strong communication skills; able to collaborate effectively across engineering, development, and procurement functions
• Experience using Procore for EPC bids and familiarity with Bluebeam for estimating
• Exposure to ISO markets or dispatch modeling (preferred)
• Familiarity with PVsyst or similar solar modeling tools (preferred)
• Knowledge of EPC structures and C&I solar + storage markets (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Cost Estimation – Develop detailed cost estimates for solar PV and BESS projects; maintain cost databases and estimating tools to support accuracy and consistency
• Technical Analysis – Analyze project drawings, specifications, and proposals; interpret engineering documents to identify scope and cost drivers
• BESS Optimization – Support BESS optimization work including augmentation strategy development and lifecycle cost analysis
• Bid & Procurement Management – Manage and conduct EPC bid processes using Procore; solicit and evaluate vendor and subcontractor pricing; assist in bid preparation and RFP responses
• Value Engineering – Identify value engineering opportunities and track market pricing trends to inform competitive positioning
• Cross-Team Collaboration – Partner with engineering, development, and procurement teams to support project development and execution

Skills

Cost Estimation

BESS Estimating

Lifecycle Cost Analysis

Value Engineering

Analytical Ability

Strong Excel Skills

Strong Communication

Education

Engineering degree (civil/mechanical/electrical)

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

PVsyst

Job description

Jobtailor in the United States seeks an experienced Cost Estimator for solar PV and BESS projects. You will develop detailed cost estimates, review drawings and specifications, and perform lifecycle cost analyses to ensure accurate budgeting.

You will collaborate with engineering, development, and procurement teams and support EPC bid processes using Procore and estimation tools. PV modeling familiarity is a plus.