Sr. Estimator, Utility Scale Battery Projects

Job Description

Sr. Estimator – About the job:

The Energy Projects team is a cross-functional organization responsible for sales, engineering, and project execution of solar and storage projects. The team includes Engineering expertise from project development, design, power systems analysis, project & construction management, and commissioning. This team sits at the center of business development, Tesla technology, and the deployment of solar and storage projects. As a member of our team, you will help to shape the success of our projects in various applications across the Americas. You must have a genuine passion for enabling and executing projects that will fundamentally change the worlds energy infrastructure and must want to work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment. The Estimator will be a key technical member of a pre-contract cross-functional team that focuses on evaluating, defining, and implementing strategies to develop stationary storage, solar, and microgrid opportunities deploying Teslas technology in a variety of applications and markets. You will be responsible for creating bottom-up Engineering, Procurement, and Construction estimates, thorough vetting and benchmarking of third-party quotes, identification of scope gaps and cost saving opportunities. You will also serve as a subject matter expert in a focused team, providing detailed data and analysis to drive team achievement of cost reduction goals. You will work closely with members of the Teslas Product Management, Sales & Development Engineering, Project Management and Procurement groups.

This is a diverse role where knowledge of basic design rules, constructability, permitting, utility requirements, and engineering fundamentals for utility scale and smaller complex projects is expected. Besides a rock-solid work ethic and a strong team-oriented personality, members of our team display creativity, passion, and a desire to break new ground in a constantly shifting technology landscape.

This position will be full-time onsite and can be based out of either our Austin, TX or Palo Alto, CA office.

Responsibilities:

• Create estimates and firm bids for utility scale Battery Energy Storage System EPC projects including labor, materials, equipment, permitting, engineering and project management costs
• Create and maintain cost estimating tools and databases, reviewing and incorporating historical data from purchase orders, subcontracts, productivity analysis reports, etc. into unit and man-hour figures
• Compile and compare estimates, bids, and running budgets across multiple projects and generate recurring reports for executive review
• Collaborate and drive value-engineering with engineering, sales, operations, procurement, and sub-contractor teams
• Coordinate closely with Project Development Managers and Sales Engineers to provide estimating support in the creation of comprehensive proposals for customers
• Interface with internal customers (project managers, product engineers, sales team) and external customers (utilities, AHJs, contractors, end customers) to ensure consistent communication
• Prepare takeoffs and work with project team to solicit and secure competitive sub-contractor proposals and pricing
• Assist in writing work scopes and reviewing contract change order and field change order proposals
• Participate in the design, pre-construction, construction, and post-mortem processes
• Write proposals and provide input on design changes and value engineering

Requirements:

• Degree in an Engineering discipline or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of electrical estimating experience, including 2 years utility estimating experience
• Experience with High Voltage/Medium Voltage Substations
• Excellent skills in Excel, proficient user of other MS office applications, Bluebeam, AutoCAD, Google Earth Pro
• Advanced data analysis skills
• Detail-oriented, resourceful, and able to manage shifting priorities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to prioritize and execute many projects and tasks in parallel
• Ability to work well with others in a collaborative team environment

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $125,000.00 – $165,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Compensation package:

• Employee stock ownership plan

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to Commute:

• Palo Alto, CA (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Palo Alto, CA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person