Estimator, Engineering, Electrical Engineering

DEPCOM Power, Inc

Estimator

Scottsdale, AZ

Full time

$105,000-$150,000

On-site

Solar Electric Power Generation

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DEPCOM Power is hiring an Estimator. This role will play a critical role in developing and maintaining accurate, detailed project estimates that support our solar and battery storage projects. You will collaborate closely with internal teams to optimize and align estimates reflective of project execution strategies, contributing to the company's long-term success and competitive advantage.

This position is preferably based in Scottsdale, AZ, Bedminster, New Jersey, or Houston, TX office, requiring 10% travel for site visits. For remote employees, this role will involve 25% travel, which includes monthly trips to Scottsdale for meetings with internal teams as well as attending site visits. Please note that this role is not eligible for VISA sponsorship.

Join a culture that values ownership, continuous improvement, and innovation, where you'll influence and enhance estimating processes critical to large-scale renewable energy projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams dedicated to excellence in project execution, while benefiting from career growth opportunities that extend beyond DEPCOM Power. At Koch, career advancement isn’t limited by predefined paths-our Principle Based Management framework empowers you to pursue work that aligns with your strengths and passions, opening doors across our entire network of businesses.

• Develop, refine, and maintain comprehensive project cost estimates aligned with RFP requirements for utility-scale solar and battery storage projects.
• Collaborate with internal teams including business development, engineering, procurement, and project delivery to develop winning bid strategies and optimize project costs.
• Identify project risks and assist in developing mitigation strategies to enhance estimate reliability.
• Support continuous improvement of the team by refining estimating processes and templates to improve accuracy and efficiency.
• Participate in pre-bid meetings, client discussions, and leadership updates.
• Conduct site visits as necessary and prepare detailed reports that inform and enhance estimate accuracy and project planning.

• Experience in heavy civil, large commercial, or utility-scale solar construction.
• Knowledgeable of best practices in cost estimation and estimating tools/software.
• Proficiency with takeoff software and ability to interpret complex project documentation.
• Strong understanding of project complexities and construction management principles.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and refine estimating processes.

• Direct experience in utility-scale renewable energy construction projects.
• In-depth knowledge of solar and battery storage systems.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.

For this role, we anticipate paying $105,000- $150,000 per year. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form.

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As a Koch Engineered Solutions company, DEPCOM Power is a leading energy solutions partner for the utility solar and broader energy industries, providing project development support, engineering, procurement and construction, energy storage, repowering and operations and maintenance services. Our highly skilled team of conventional and renewable power industry experts work to…