Job Description

About the Role 

Elevated Site Works is growing fast in the renewable energy space, and we’re looking for a Substation Estimator who understands how to turn complex drawings into accurate, buildable numbers. You’ll be focused on medium- and high-voltage substations tied to utility-scale solar farm sites, working closely with our civil, electrical, and project management teams to price work that we can actually build safely and profitably.

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What You’ll Do

•Review IFC/IFB plans, one-line diagrams, site plans, and spec books for substation scopes tied to solar projects

•Perform detailed quantity takeoffs for:

•Foundations, slabs, and structural steel

•Grounding grids, duct banks, conduit, and cable

•Control buildings, equipment pads, fencing, and access roads

•Build complete cost estimates including labor, equipment, materials, subcontractors, and general conditions

•Request, track, and level vendor and subcontractor quotes (transformers, breakers, relays, steel, control building, etc.)

•Identify clarifications, exclusions, and risks, and draft RFIs during the bid phase

•Work with field operations to confirm production rates, means & methods, and constructability

•Develop rough-order-of-magnitude (ROM) budgets as well as detailed hard bids

•Support value engineering options that lower cost without sacrificing quality or safety

•Assist with schedule-based pricing, phasing, and cash flow considerations where needed

•Help transition successful bids to the operations team with a clear handoff package (takeoff, assumptions, quotes, and breakdowns)

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What We’re Looking For

•3+ years estimating in substations, T&D, or heavy electrical (renewable, utility, or industrial)

•Strong ability to read and interpret electrical, civil, and structural drawings

•Solid understanding of:

•Grounding and duct bank layouts

•Equipment foundations and structures

•Control building and raceway systems

•Comfortable building estimates in Excel and/or estimating software (B2W, HeavyBid, InEight, or similar – any is fine)

•Familiar with NEC/NESC, utility standards, and typical renewable EPC requirements (a plus)

•Strong math, organization, and follow-up skills – you don’t lose quotes or miss scope

•Able to communicate clearly with project managers, field superintendents, vendors, and clients

•Bonus:

•Experience with solar farm civil/site work

•Experience working with EPC contractors on utility-scale renewable projects

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Additional Requirements

•A deep understanding of the equipment (circuit breakers, transformers, control systems, etc.), materials, and the civil, structural, and electrical construction processes.

•The ability to read, interpret, and perform quantity take-offs from complex engineering drawings, technical specifications, and design documents

•Familiarity with local utility requirements, industry standards, and relevant electrical codes.

•Competence in estimating software (e.g., B2W, HCSS HeavyBid, Accubid, Hard Dollar), takeoff tools (Bluebeam, AutoCAD), and standard office software (advanced Excel)

•The ability to evaluate site-specific conditions, geotechnical reports, and potential environmental/regulatory impacts (e.g., urban vs. rural considerations) that could affect cost and timelines

•Knowledge of labor rates, material costs, supplier pricing trends, and different contract pricing structures (fixed price, time & material, etc.).

•Strong written and oral communication skills for coordinating with engineers, project managers, clients, and subcontractors, and for presenting proposals clearly.

•Skill in soliciting, evaluating, and negotiating bids and proposals from vendors and subcontractors.

•The ability to work effectively within a cross-functional team (engineering, procurement, operations, etc.) is essential for gathering necessary input and ensuring alignment.

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