Junior Electrical Estimator

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 Junior Electrical Estimator supports the electrical estimating team by coordinating administrative activities for active pursuits, gathering and organizing required deliverables, and helping ensure estimates are completed accurately and on schedule.

This role works with internal SOLV Energy teams, vendors, distributors, subcontractors, and other stakeholders to collect information needed for photovoltaic (PV) solar and battery energy storage system (BESS) estimates.

Responsibilities also include assisting with material quantity takeoffs, preparing routine estimating data, and compiling information for use in electrical estimates.

This role is hybrid with regular in-office presence in our San Diego office.

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

Position Responsibilities and Duties:


* Coordinate deliverables from internal and external parties, including engineering teams, vendors, distributors, and subcontractors.


* Monitor the electrical estimating pipeline and engage different SOLV Energy teams to support timely submission of required deliverables.


* Coordinate with the electrical estimating team to schedule electrical reviews, request and distribute bid packages, and maintain estimate documentation.


* Assist with scope takeoffs, enter information into the estimating system, and review reports for accuracy and completeness.


* Assist in quantifying incidental costs required for bid packages, including subcontract work, equipment rentals, tools, and supplies.


* Assist in the comparison of electrical estimates with actual cost data.


* Assist in preparing and comparing project update estimates and bid package estimate documents.


* Attend site visits as needed to learn more about the systems being estimated.


* Maintain professional relationships with suppliers and subcontractors.


* Complete other responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Skills or Experience Requirements:


* High School Diploma or GED.


* Three years of project field administration experience; completion of, or enrollment in, a Construction Management Certificate program; or equivalent experience.


* Ability to interpret computerized cost data and systems.


* Ability to read and understand specifications and drawings.


* General knowledge of construction costs and principles.


* Ability to perform mathematical calculations.


* Estimating experience preferred.


* Drafting and computer skills.


* Reliable, dependable, and adaptable.


* General understand...