Substation Senior Estimator

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.

Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities:

Estimating Phase

• 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.

Preconstruction Phase

• 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.

Construction Support

• 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.

• 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.

What We Offer:

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

If you meet the requirements and are motivated to take on a new professional challenge, don’t hesitate to apply.

Our recruitment team will be happy to share more details with you about the position, the team, and the benefits of joining EMC Renewables —a rapidly growing company with international projects and an environment where talent truly matters.