Job Description
Senior Electrical Estimator โ Solar & Battery Storage (SelfโPerform)
Division: Solar
Company: Conti Corporation LLC
Primary Location: Irvine, CA
Secondary Location: Las Vegas, NV
Relocation: Required if not currently local (relocation package provided)
Employment Type: FullโTime
About Conti Corporation LLC
Conti Corporation LLC is a national EPC, MEP, and energy services company delivering fullโlifecycle construction solutions across renewable energy, electrical, infrastructure, and technology markets. Contiโs Solar Division executes utilityโscale solar and battery energy storage projects through a combination of EPC delivery and selfโperformed electrical construction, giving Conti full control over safety, quality, schedule, and cost.
This role is a critical part of Contiโs estimating and preconstruction leadership for renewable energy construction.
Position Summary
The Senior Electrical Estimator โ Solar & Battery Storage (SelfโPerform) is responsible for developing accurate, competitive estimates for selfโperformed electrical scopes on utilityโscale solar and BESS projects. This individual will focus on electrical labor, materials, equipment, and execution strategy while collaborating closely with EPC estimating, project management, and field operations.
The ideal candidate has deep handsโon knowledge of utilityโscale electrical construction, understands how estimates translate to field productivity, and can support projects from pursuit through execution.
Key Responsibilities
Electrical Estimating (SelfโPerform Focus)
- Develop detailed estimates for selfโperformed electrical scopes, including:
- DC collection systems
- AC systems and utility interconnection
- Inverters, transformers, MV/LV distribution
- Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) electrical scope
- Trenching, conduit, grounding, and terminations
- Perform labor productivity analysis based on execution methodology and site conditions
- Quantify materials, equipment, and manpower requirements for utilityโscale projects
- Evaluate project plans, specifications, and oneโlines for constructability and cost impact
Preconstruction & Bid Support
- Support bids and proposals for utilityโscale solar and BESS projects
- Coordinate with EPC estimators to align selfโperform scope with overall project pricing
- Identify risk items, execution constraints, and valueโengineering opportunities
- Participate in estimate reviews, strategy sessions, and project handoffs
Collaboration & Field Alignment
- Partner closely with:
- Chief Estimator and EPC Estimating Team
- Project Managers and Superintendents
- Procurement and Operations leadership
- Ensure estimating assumptions align with realโworld field execution
- Support awarded projects through budget validation and job startup
Process & Continuous Improvement
- Support development and refinement of selfโperform estimating standards
- Contribute to historical cost databases and labor productivity benchmarks
- Track market trends affecting labor, materials, and electrical construction costs
Required Qualifications
- 7+ years of experience estimating selfโperformed electrical construction
- Strong background in utilityโscale solar and/or battery energy storage (BESS) projects
- Deep understanding of electrical construction means, methods, and sequencing
- Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, specifications, and oneโlines
- Experience estimating largeโscale electrical scopes tied to renewable energy projects
- Proficiency with Excel and electrical estimating tools/software
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience on utilityโscale solar projects 30MW+
- Prior field experience (foreman, superintendent, or project engineer)
- Familiarity with integrating selfโperform electrical scope into EPC deliveries
- Experience working with union electrical labor environments
Location & Relocation
- Strong preference for candidates based in Irvine, CA
- Secondary consideration for Las Vegas, NV
- Candidates outside the area must be willing to relocate
- Relocation assistance provided
Why Join Conti Solar
- Direct involvement in largeโscale renewable energy construction
- Strong selfโperform electrical platform with executive support
- Clear connection between estimating, execution, and project success
- Longโterm growth opportunities within Contiโs expanding Solar Division