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Blattner

Senior Estimator – Civil, Solar

Blattner

. Develop competitive, innovative, and technically sound proposals for utility-scale renewable energy projects .

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing innovative proposals for utility-scale renewable energy projects, with a strong focus on electrical solutions, cost estimation, and collaboration with cross-functional teams. Proficient in value engineering, constructability reviews, and risk assessments within the renewable construction sector.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Utility-Scale Renewable Energy ExperienceElectrical Estimation and Cost AnalysisValue Engineering and Constructability ReviewsCollaboration with Engineering and Project ManagementKnowledge of SCADA and Power Delivery Infrastructure

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Hard Skills
Electrical EstimationValue EngineeringConstructability ReviewsTechnical Risk AssessmentQuantity Take-OffsCost AnalysisProposal DevelopmentMathematics (Algebra and Geometry)Project SchedulingUtility Interconnections
Soft Skills
MentoringCollaborationCommunicationProblem-SolvingLeadership
Tools & Technologies
Estimating SoftwareSCADA SystemsElectrical Infrastructure ToolsProject Management Software
Certifications & Qualifications
Four-Year Construction or Engineering DegreeValid Driver’s License
Industry Keywords
Renewable EnergySolarWindBESS TechniquesCollection SystemsSubstationsUnderground Cable SystemsProtection and Control SystemsPower Delivery InfrastructureJHA Risks

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Develop competitive, innovative, and technically sound proposals for utility-scale renewable energy projects
  • Work closely with Engineering, Integrated Supply Chain, Construction, and Project Management
  • Develop conceptual electrical solutions from early opportunity through contract award
  • Review Owner RFPs and evaluate electrical designs
  • Coordinate with Engineers of Record, utilities, equipment suppliers, and internal stakeholders
  • Prepare estimates for collection systems, substations, underground cable systems, utility interconnections, SCADA, protection and control systems, and other electrical infrastructure
  • Identify technical risks and evaluate constructability
  • Develop value engineering solutions
  • Identify and calculate project safety requirement costs, including training and PPE
  • Identify JHA risks and include costs in estimates
  • Pursue, select, and utilize subcontractors meeting DHB risk management criteria
  • Comply with company bidding policies and use company estimating software
  • Perform bid reviews and ensure quality bids
  • Plan estimates during pre-bid meetings
  • Create preliminary project schedules during estimates
  • Supervise and develop subordinates through mentoring, formal training, and diverse work experiences
  • Conduct project site visits
  • Review cost/production reports and compare actual costs with estimates
  • Conduct special studies to develop and establish standard cost data
  • Review proposal specifications and drawings to determine scope, estimate contents, and critical project tasks
  • Review design options and recommend solutions based on cost and materials
  • Calculate bid data including quantity take-offs, materials, labor, equipment, and specialty items

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Four-year construction or engineering degree with five to seven years of experience as an Estimator or equivalent combinations of technical training and/or related experience
  • Knowledge of mathematics including algebra and geometry
  • Emphasis in Renewable Construction – focusing on Solar, Wind and BESS techniques
  • Valid Driver’s License
  • Some travel is required
  • Experience supporting utility-scale renewable energy or power infrastructure projects
  • Strong understanding of collection systems, substations, utility interconnections, underground cable systems, protection and control systems, SCADA, grounding, and power delivery infrastructure
  • Experience supporting value engineering, constructability reviews, technical risk assessments, and proposal development
  • Experience collaborating with Owners, Engineers of Record (EOR), utilities, Engineering, Integrated Supply Chain, and Construction teams
  • Valid, independent work authorization; Blattner cannot sponsor H-1B visas or permanent residency

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Competitive pay
  • 100% employer paid HDHP insurance premiums for employees
  • 401(k) with company match
  • HSA and FSA options
  • Dental and Vision insurance
  • Education Assistance (Tuition Reimbursement)
  • Work/Life balance
  • Employee/Family focused culture
  • Gym on site
  • And more!