Substation Senior Estimator

EMC Renewables • Southlake, TX

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About The Position

EMC Renewables is seeking a Substation Senior Estimator to join our growing U.S. team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in developing accurate, competitive proposals for large-scale PV projects, including substations and transmission lines (Gen-Tie). The ideal candidate brings deep technical expertise, strong analytical skills, and a collaborative mindset to support the company’s continued growth and success.

Requirements

• 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.

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.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and great benefits package.
• Opportunity to work with a passionate and innovative team.
• Career growth and development in a fast-growing industry.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees