BESS Electrical Estimator

Job Title: BESS Electrical Estimator

Location: Hybrid – regular in-office presence in San Diego, CA.

Job Summary: The BESS Electrical Estimator is primarily responsible for preparing electrical estimates for battery energy storage systems (BESS), with secondary support for photovoltaic (PV) solar estimates.

• Review proposal specifications and drawings to define scope and estimate requirements.
• Prepare estimates by performing takeoffs and entering scope details into the estimating system.
• Quantify bid package incidentals, including subcontracted work, equipment rentals, tools, and supplier costs.
• Identify qualified suppliers and subcontractors, solicit quotes, and review submissions for alignment with plans and specifications.
• Review scope, technical requirements, and pricing before issuing formal bid packages.
• Use Accubid Anywhere for labor allocation and material takeoffs through SOLV proprietary assemblies, and help improve those assemblies in Accubid Manager.
• After a successful bid, support project turnover by reviewing the estimate, scope, quotes, and key considerations with the project team.
• Complete client‑required documents on time.
• Prepare scope letter inclusions, exclusions, and clarifications that support estimate values.
• Work with field teams to identify cost‑saving opportunities.
• Supervise and train estimating staff as needed.
• Maintain strong relationships with suppliers and subcontractors.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Degree in engineering, construction management, architecture, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of three years of electrical estimating or directly related experience.
• Ability to understand substation, transmission, switchyard, energy storage, and electrical design components, including their purpose and use.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Teams, Excel, and Accubid.
• Strong time‑management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet critical deadlines.
• Ability to collaborate professionally with internal teams and external partners.
• Ability to communicate urgency and drive timely responses from internal and external partners.
• Creative problem‑solving skills to reduce costs and support schedule requirements.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. without requiring employer sponsorship now or in the future.

• Medical, dental, vision, basic life and disability insurance.
• 401(k) plan.
• Vacation, sick and holiday pay.

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Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring employer sponsorship now or in the future.

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