SOLV Energy

HV Estimator

SOLV Energy  •  $106k - $132k/yr  •  United States (Remote)  •  13 days ago
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Job Description

SOLV Energy is a leading provider of infrastructure services to the power industry, designing, building and maintaining utility scale solar, battery storage and high voltage substation projects nationwide.

The high voltage estimator is responsible for preparing and completing bid documents and cost estimates for high voltage EPC projects.

This role is fully remote. Specific location details and expectations will be discussed during the interview process.

*This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned

Position Responsibilities and Duties:

  • Reviewproject specifications, drawings, and scope documents to develop detailed cost estimates for high voltageprojects (IC Voltage69kV–500kV).

  • Prepare and analyze labor, material, and equipment costs, factoring in productivity, schedule, and construction methodologies.

  • Collaborate with engineering, procurement, and project management teams tovalidatescope, design assumptions, and risk factors.

  • Solicit, review, and evaluate subcontractor and vendor quotes for accuracy and alignment with project scope.

  • Develop proposal documents includingstatement of work,bills of material, quantity take-offs, and pricing breakdowns.

  • Participate in project handoff meetings to ensure seamless transition fromestimating toproject execution.

  • Maintainan up-to-date cost database of labor, materials, and equipment for use in future estimates.

  • Identifyand communicate risks, opportunities, and value engineering options to strengthen competitiveness.

  • Support continuous improvement of estimating processes, tools, and templates

Objectivesor Goals to Measure Performance:

  • Detailed –Ability todemonstratepatience and determination to generate consistently exceptional and standardized work product without errors

  • Strong analytical skills -Ability to analyze available options of price, quality, service, and delivery certainty

  • Organization skills –Strong organization skills to create and manage multiple document scopes concurrently whilemaintainingaccuracy

  • Time management –Ability to prioritize multiple tasks to ensure most critical deadlines are met

  • Teamwork –Ability to work closely with other departments and external partners whilemaintaininga professional and helpful demeanor

  • Communication skills –Ability to build relationships by effectively communicating with supervisors, co-workers, and external partners

  • Computer knowledge – Proficient, if not advanced, in Word, Excel,Bluebeam,Outlook,Accubidand other estimating software platforms

  • Ability to work with varying seniority levels, including staff,managersand external partners

  • Sense of urgency –Ability to stress urgency for internal and external partners to meet deadlines

  • Problem Solver – Ability to think of creative solutions to reduce cost and/or meet schedule

Minimum Skills or Experience Requirements

  • 3-5years ofhigh voltageestimating experience

  • Experience withAccubidestimating software

  • Strong understanding of union agreements, tradejurisdictions, and applicable labor rates

  • Proven ability tosolicit, evaluate, and coordinate subcontractor quotes to supportaccurateand competitive estimate

  • Ability to understand substation,switchyard,transmission,electrical design and components, their purpose and use(Energy storage experiencepreferred but notrequired)

  • Licensed Master Electrician or equivalent (preferred but notrequired)

  • Proficient in Excel, Word, and Outlook

  • Familiar with Bluebeam and Live Count.

  • Ability to keyboard 50-60 wpm accurately

  • Word processing and/or data entry skills

  • Proficient in English verbal communication skills, including professional telephone manner

  • Ability to make administrative/proceduraldecisions and judgments

  • Ability to create, compose, and edit written materials

  • Reliability,dependabilityand flexibility

Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions:

  • Requires frequent stooping,bending,crouching, reaching, handling, sitting, standing, walking, and lifting 20 or morelbs.

  • Constant finger dexterity and ability to see details at close range and at a distance, hear, talk, andpossessdepthperception

  • Occasional climbing and carrying, proximity to moving mechanical parts, working in high exposed places

  • Occasional exposure toenvironmental conditions

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

SOLV Energy Is an Equal Opportunity Employer

At SOLV Energy we celebrate the power of our differences. We are committed to building diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplaces that improve our communities. SOLV Energy prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind against an employee or applicant based on race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, or ethnicity, mental or physical disability, veteran status, parental status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Benefits:

Employees (and their families) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, basic life and disability insurance. Employees can enroll in our company’s 401(k) plan and are provided vacation, sick and holiday pay.

Compensation Range:

$105,705 - $132,131

Pay Rate Type:

Salary

SOLV Energy does not accept unsolicited candidate introductions, referrals or resumes from third-party recruiters or staffing agencies. We require all third-party recruiters to communicate exclusively with our internal talent acquisition team. SOLV Energy will not pay a placement fee to any third-party recruiter or agency that has not coordinated their recruiting activity with the appropriate member of our internal talent acquisition team.

In addition, candidate introductions or resumes can only be submitted to our internal talent acquisition recruiting team if a signed vendor agreement is already on file and the third-party recruiter or agency has received formal instructions from our internal talent acquisition team to submit candidates for a particular job posting.

Any unsolicited candidate introductions, referrals or resumes sent by third-party recruiters to SOLV Energy or directly to any of our employees, or received through our website or career portal, will be considered property of SOLV Energy and will not be eligible for a placement fee. In the event a third-party recruiter submits a resume or refers a candidate without a previously signed vendor agreement, SOLV Energy explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire the candidate(s) without financial liability to such third-party recruiter.

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Job Number: J12914

If you’re interested in a meaningful career with a brighter future, join the SOLV Energy Team.

SOLV Energy

About SOLV Energy

SOLV Energy is a renewable energy solutions provider for utility solar, energy storage, and high voltage projects in North America. Our passionate teams work seamlessly to drive innovation and deliver performance from build to operations, with safety at the forefront of everything we do. We are here for the long haul, developing lasting relationships with our customers, investing in our communities, and offering opportunities for our employees to build meaningful careers in better energy.

Industry
Consulting & Advisory
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
San Diego, CA
Year Founded
Unknown
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