HV Estimator

SOLV Energy•San Diego, CA

2d•Remote

About The Position

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

Requirements

3-5 years of high voltage estimating experience
Experience with Accubid estimating software
Strong understanding of union agreements, trade jurisdictions, and applicable labor rates
Proven ability to solicit, evaluate, and coordinate subcontractor quotes to support accurate and competitive estimate
Ability to understand substation, switchyard, transmission, electrical design and components, their purpose and use. (Energy storage experience preferred but not required)
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/procedural decisions and judgments
Ability to create, compose, and edit written materials
Reliability, dependability and flexibility
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring employer sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Licensed Master Electrician or equivalent (preferred but not required)
(Energy storage experience preferred but not required)

Responsibilities

Review project specifications, drawings, and scope documents to develop detailed cost estimates for high voltage projects (IC Voltage 69kV–500kV).
Prepare and analyze labor, material, and equipment costs, factoring in productivity, schedule, and construction methodologies.
Collaborate with engineering, procurement, and project management teams to validate scope, design assumptions, and risk factors.
Solicit, review, and evaluate subcontractor and vendor quotes for accuracy and alignment with project scope.
Develop proposal documents including statement of work, bills of material, quantity take-offs, and pricing breakdowns.
Participate in project handoff meetings to ensure seamless transition from estimating to project execution.
Maintain an up-to-date cost database of labor, materials, and equipment for use in future estimates.
Identify and communicate risks, opportunities, and value engineering options to strengthen competitiveness.
Support continuous improvement of estimating processes, tools, and templates.

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.

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