Electrical Design Estimator – Utility Scale Solar

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🇺🇸 United States – Remote

💵 $80k - $90k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

✍️ Designer

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GCG

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1001 - 5000 employees

📦 Logistics

🏭 Manufacturing

🏛️ Government

Logistics • Manufacturing • Government

GCG is a digital platform providing access to a prototype of a web-based version of the daily Federal Register. It serves as an unofficial informational resource presenting regulatory information from various government agencies in an XML format. The platform aims to enhance user understanding of the Federal Register and improve the accessibility of federal documents, aiming for official legal status as granted by the Administrative Committee of the Federal Register (ACFR) in the future.

📋 Description

• Review RFQ packages, electrical drawings, site layouts, single-line diagrams, specifications, bills of material, and related documentation to understand project scope and requirements • Perform detailed electrical material takeoffs, including cable lengths, harness and string counts, connectors, assemblies, accessories, and other project-specific materials • Develop project estimates incorporating material costs, vendor pricing, freight, manufacturing costs, customer requirements, and other project-specific considerations • Identify drawing discrepancies, missing information, scope gaps, incompatible materials, and other potential risks • Document assumptions, exclusions, and required clarifications • Validate critical quantities, material selections, calculations, and drawing revisions before estimates are released • Coordinate with Supply Chain and manufacturing partners to obtain and validate supplier pricing, lead times, freight requirements, and other cost inputs • Support proposal development, design revisions, value-engineering opportunities, BAFO activities, and estimate revisions throughout the sales process • Evaluate changes between estimate revisions and communicate impacts to quantities, scope, cost, materials, and project requirements • Maintain organized, traceable estimating files and supporting documentation • Participate in project award and handoff activities • Support estimating needs related to project changes, additional material requests, spare parts, and change orders • Improve estimating templates, tools, checklists, standards, and review processes • Collaborate with Sales, Engineering, Project Management, Supply Chain, and manufacturing partners to support utility-scale renewable energy projects

🎯 Requirements

• 3+ years of electrical estimating experience, or equivalent electrical construction or design experience that includes estimating and material takeoff responsibilities • Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, single-line diagrams, site plans, specifications, and bills of material • Experience performing detailed material takeoffs and developing project estimates • Strong understanding of electrical materials, cable, conductors, connectors, and electrical distribution systems • Strong mathematical and analytical skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel • Experience using Bluebeam or similar takeoff and document-review software • Ability to manage multiple complex estimates at different stages of development • Preferred: Experience with renewable energy, utility-scale solar, EPC organizations, electrical contracting, or industrial electrical projects • Preferred: Proficiency with AutoCAD • Preferred: Working knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC) • Education in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Technology, Construction Management, or a related technical discipline; equivalent relevant industry experience will also be considered

🏖️ Benefits

• Annual bonus based on company and individual performance • Multiple medical plan options (CDHP and PPO) • Company-paid life and disability insurance • 401(k) with company match • Supplemental critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity plans • PTO plan with paid holidays • Paid parental leave • Paid compassionate care leave • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • Wellness incentives • Telehealth access • Dental and vision plans • FSAs/HSAs with company contributions • Pet insurance • Legal services • ID theft protection