Solar PV & BESS Estimator II (Hybrid)

Cupertino Electric, Inc.; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Cupertino Electric, Inc. in San Jose, CA invites applications for an Estimator II in a hybrid role focused on utility-scale solar PV and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) estimates.

You will work with the Preconstruction team, Project Managers, Purchasing, and Engineering, reporting to the Chief Estimator - Energy. The role requires strong analytical and communication skills, EPC estimating experience, and proficiency in Accubid, Bluebeam, and MS Office.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of utility scale solar PV and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven analytical, organizational, and negotiation skills.
• Experience with Engineer, Procure, Construct (EPC) estimates.
• Experience with Accubid or similar estimating software.
• Experience with Bluebeam or similar on-screen take-off software.
• Existing relationships with Tier 1 vendors.
• Basic knowledge of electrical circuitry and calculations.
• Ability to meet deadlines and partner with team members while working remotely.
• Knowledge of power delivery, including substations and transmission lines.
• Knowledge of engineering scopes, including electrical, structural, civil, civil experts (hydrology, Geotech, etc.) and permitting.
• Knowledge of Civil construction related to utility scale solar PV - grading, hydrology, trenching, etc

Responsibilities

• Perform all levels and types of estimating, planning, scheduling and costengineering project activities.
• Accurately perform material quantity take-off of all renewable energy projects.
• Management of material vendor relationships, including packaging and presentation of RFQs and evaluation of vendor pricing.
• Develop and maintain relationships with subcontractors and material vendors.
• Manage subcontractor database.
• Prepare RFQs and evaluate vendor pricing; compare and reconcile scopes of work.

Skills

Solar PV knowledge

BESS knowledge

Verbal communication

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Vendor relationships

Tools

Accubid

Bluebeam

MS Office

Job description

Cupertino Electric, Inc. in San Jose, CA invites applications for an Estimator II in a hybrid role focused on utility-scale solar PV and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) estimates.

You will work with the Preconstruction team, Project Managers, Purchasing, and Engineering, reporting to the Chief Estimator - Energy. The role requires strong analytical and communication skills, EPC estimating experience, and proficiency in Accubid, Bluebeam, and MS Office.