Estimator - Electrical

Overview

Estimate electrical costs for utility-scale solar and storage projects.

Key Responsibilities

• estimating tools
• cost estimating
• risk assessment
• data library
• process improvement
• site visits

Tasks

-Identify project risks and assist in developing mitigation strategies to enhance estimate reliability and competitiveness. -Support transformation of the team by refining electrical estimating processes and templates to improve accuracy and efficiency. -Maintain database/library of applicable means and methods, components, and associated productivity rates. -Working cross-functionally to develop bottoms up electrical estimating tools based on best construction practices, productivity, and resource consumption on solar and BESS projects. -Conduct site visits as necessary and prepare detailed reports that inform and enhance estimate accuracy and project planning -Influence and improve estimating processes that drive the success of large-scale renewable energy initiatives. -Collaborate with cross-functional teams dedicated to excellence in project estimating and execution. -Collaborate with internal teams including business development, engineering, procurement, and project delivery to develop winning bid strategies and optimize project costs. -Develop, refine, and maintain comprehensive project cost estimates aligned with RFP requirements for utility-scale solar and battery storage projects. -Participate in pre-bid meetings, client discussions, and leadership updates.

Requirements

• bluebeam
• accubid
• ineight
• solar
• utility-scale
• underground

What You Bring

-Demonstrated ability to develop and refine estimating processes. -Proficiency with takeoff software (Bluebeam) and ability to interpret complex project documentation. -Direct experience in utility-scale renewable energy construction projects. -Extensive experience in large electric commercial, renewable energy, or utility-scale solar construction or related fields. -Strong understanding of project complexities and construction management principles. -In-depth knowledge of solar and battery storage systems. -Effective communication and collaboration skills. -Direct experience in underground electrical construction projects, 34.5kV and up. -Knowledgeable of best practices in cost estimation and estimating tools/software (Accubid, InEight(preferred), or similar)

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About Koch Engineered Solutions

-Born from a constellation of specialized companies, this network became a single-source powerhouse in industrial engineering. -Headquartered in Wichita, it integrates expertise in mass transfer, combustion, emissions control, separation and digital innovation. -Generates revenue through licensing advanced process technologies—like lithium extraction, polyester production—and turnkey EPC projects. -Typically tasked with designing and building custom equipment for refineries, chemical plants, municipalities and food processors. -In-house brands like Koch‑Glitsch and John Zink deliver standout technologies in tower internals and ultra‑low emissions burners. -Launched digital arm OnPoint to embed real-time analytics and combustion optimization into industrial operations. -Unusual for its scale: it handles everything from mass-transfer towers to utility-scale solar EPC and acoustic well imaging. -Partners on major carbon‑capture ventures, supplying separation equipment and onsite fabrication for large-scale plants.

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