Electrical Design Estimator - Utility Scale Solar - Remote - Eastern / Central Time Zone

Summary

GCG, through its Paige Renewable Energy business, provides wire and cable solutions for renewable energy and other industrial applications. The Electrical Design Estimator will develop accurate estimates for utility-scale renewable energy projects by reviewing technical documentation, performing electrical material takeoffs, pricing materials and project requirements, and identifying scope or design risks. The role also supports proposal development, project handoffs, change orders, and improvements to estimating processes.

Responsibilities

• Review RFQ packages, electrical drawings, site layouts, single-line diagrams, specifications, bills of material, and related documentation to understand project scope and requirements
• Perform detailed electrical material takeoffs, including cable lengths, harness and string counts, connectors, assemblies, accessories, and other project-specific materials
• Develop project estimates incorporating material costs, vendor pricing, freight, manufacturing costs, customer requirements, and other project-specific considerations
• Identify drawing discrepancies, missing information, scope gaps, incompatible materials, and other potential risks while clearly documenting assumptions, exclusions, and required clarifications
• Validate critical quantities, material selections, calculations, and drawing revisions before estimates are released
• Coordinate with Supply Chain and manufacturing partners to obtain and validate supplier pricing, lead times, freight requirements, and other cost inputs
• Support proposal development, design revisions, value-engineering opportunities, Best and Final Offer (BAFO) activities, and estimate revisions throughout the sales process
• Evaluate changes between estimate revisions and clearly communicate impacts to quantities, scope, cost, materials, and project requirements
• Maintain organized, traceable estimating files and supporting documentation that allow estimates to be independently reviewed
• Participate in project award and handoff activities, confirming that final estimates, quantities, assumptions, pricing, and scope align with the awarded project and customer purchase order
• Support estimating needs related to project changes, additional material requests, spare parts, and change orders
• Help improve estimating templates, tools, checklists, standards, and review processes by incorporating lessons learned from awarded and completed projects

Skills

• 3+ years of electrical estimating experience, or equivalent electrical construction or design experience that includes estimating and material takeoff responsibilities
• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, single-line diagrams, site plans, specifications, and bills of material
• Experience performing detailed material takeoffs and developing project estimates
• Strong understanding of electrical materials, cable, conductors, connectors, and electrical distribution systems
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and experience using Bluebeam or similar takeoff and document-review software
• Strong organizational, communication, and collaboration skills with the ability to manage multiple complex estimates at different stages of development
• Experience with renewable energy, utility-scale solar, EPC organizations, electrical contracting, or industrial electrical projects
• Proficiency with AutoCAD
• Working knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC)
• Education in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Technology, Construction Management, or a related technical discipline; equivalent relevant industry experience will also be considered

Qualifications

Must Haves

• 3+ years of electrical estimating experience, or equivalent electrical construction or design experience that includes estimating and material takeoff responsibilities
• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, single-line diagrams, site plans, specifications, and bills of material
• Experience performing detailed material takeoffs and developing project estimates
• Strong understanding of electrical materials, cable, conductors, connectors, and electrical distribution systems
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and experience using Bluebeam or similar takeoff and document-review software
• Strong organizational, communication, and collaboration skills with the ability to manage multiple complex estimates at different stages of development

Nice to Haves

• Experience with renewable energy, utility-scale solar, EPC organizations, electrical contracting, or industrial electrical projects
• Proficiency with AutoCAD
• Working knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC)
• Education in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Technology, Construction Management, or a related technical discipline; equivalent relevant industry experience will also be considered

Benefits

• Annual bonus based on company and individual performance
• Multiple medical plan options (CDHP and PPO)
• Company-paid life and disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Options for supplemental critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity plans
• PTO plan with paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Paid compassionate care leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellness incentives
• Telehealth access
• Dental and vision plans
• FSAs/HSAs with company contributions
• Pet insurance
• Legal services
• ID theft protection
• Remote work environment