EMC Renewables · 1 day ago
Substation Senior Estimator
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
5+ years expEMC Renewables is seeking a Substation Senior Estimator to join our growing U.S. team. This role involves developing accurate, competitive proposals for large-scale PV projects, including substations and transmission lines, while collaborating with various internal departments to ensure project success.
Utilities
Hiring Manager
Kendra Williams, SHRM-CP
Responsibilities
Review RFPs, specifications, and design documents to define project scope, schedule, and technical requirements
Develop detailed, accurate, and competitive cost estimates for HV substations, underground and overhead lines, and related electrical infrastructure (BESS experience a plus)
Perform comprehensive material and quantity take-offs across electrical, mechanical, and civil disciplines
Prepare complete technical and economic proposals for utility-scale substation and high-voltage lines projects
Coordinate with PV Estimating, Engineering, and other internal departments—such as Scheduling, Procurement, and Legal—for input, validation, and consistency
Conduct site visits to assess constructability and site-specific conditions impacting cost and schedule
Solicit, evaluate, and negotiate proposals from vendors and subcontractors, ensuring technical and commercial alignment
Manage relationships with suppliers and subcontractors, maintaining updated cost databases and performance records
Attend meetings with customers and strategic partners to clarify project scope and present EMC proposals
Utilize design and modeling tools such as Bentley, ETAP, and/or SDS to support layouts, configurations, and technical analyses
Ensure design and cost alignment with local utility requirements and standards
Support contract negotiations and review of technical and commercial exhibits
Participate in final budget validation and subcontractor scope alignment prior to project award
Prepare detailed estimate hand-off packages and lead review sessions with project execution teams to ensure understanding of cost assumptions and deliverables
Provide ongoing support to project teams during execution to clarify estimate assumptions, scope, and pricing details
Review and analyze change orders, providing input based on original estimate data
Maintain cost history records to improve future estimate accuracy and support benchmarking initiatives
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Energy Systems, or a related field
5+ years of experience in estimating utility-scale solar, HV, and/or BESS projects, preferably within U.S.-based EPCs or Prime Contractors
Demonstrated experience developing full project estimates and proposals, including preparation and analysis of subcontractor RFPs
Proficiency in technical drawing interpretation, quantity take-offs, and cost modeling
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, and HV design tools such as Bentley, ETAP, and SDS
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills, with a high level of attention to detail
Ability to work collaboratively across multiple departments and with external partners
Benefits
Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.
Company
EMC Renewables
EMC Renewables is a leading EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) contractor specializing in utility-scale solar projects.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase