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Blattner Company

Sr. Estimator - Electrical

Avon, MN · On-site

$106K - $140K/yr

Battery Energy Storage (BESS) A DAY IN THE LIFE As a Senior Electrical Estimator, you'll play a key role in developing competitive, innovative, and technically sound proposals for utility-scale ...

Blattner Company

Engineer I - Electrical

Avon, MN · On-site

$68K - $99K/yr

Battery Energy Storage (BESS) - Project Engineering A DAY IN THE LIFE As an Electrical Engineer I , you'll contribute to the design, development, and execution of utility-scale renewable energy ...

Enel Group

$161K - $242K/yr

Substation and collector system design, Utility-scale solar, wind, or BESS projects, EPC project environments • PE certification is preferred • Project Management Certification is preferred (PMI ...

Evs

Substation Project Manager

Eden Prairie, MN · Hybrid

$125K - $165K/yr

Our dynamic team excels in Civil and Electrical, with expertise in Solar PV & BESS, Power Studies, Transmission, and Substation, as well as Geotechnical, Structural Engineering, and Land Surveying.

Blattner Energy, Inc.

Site Manager

Avon, MN · On-site

$138K - $201K/yr

Experience managing self-perform renewable energy sites (Wind, Solar, or BESS) * Knowledge of Standard Work Instructions (SWIs) * Previous hands-on experience within various trades (Electrical ...

Evs

Structural Engineer

Eden Prairie, MN · On-site +1

$75K - $100K/yr

Our dynamic team excels in Civil and Electrical, with expertise in Solar PV & BESS, Power Studies, Transmission, and Substation, as well as Geotechnical, Structural Engineering, and Land Surveying.

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AspectBessHVAC Technician
Required CredentialsCertification in BESS system operation, safety trainingHVAC certification, EPA refrigerant handling license
Work EnvironmentEnergy storage facilities, renewable energy sitesResidential, commercial, and industrial HVAC systems
Employer & Industry UsageRenewable energy companies, energy storage providersHVAC service companies, construction firms
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Sr. Estimator - Electrical

Blattner Company

Avon, MN • On-site

$106K - $140K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

Re-posted 2 days ago

Blattner Energy rating

5.6

Company rating: 5.6 out of 10

Based on 34 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

76th of 80 rated construction

Job description

CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES
We're currently hiring Senior Electrical Estimators across multiple renewable energy business units, including:
  • Wind
  • Solar
  • Battery Energy Storage (BESS)

A DAY IN THE LIFE
As a Senior Electrical Estimator, you'll play a key role in developing competitive, innovative, and technically sound proposals for utility-scale renewable energy projects. Working closely with Engineering, Integrated Supply Chain, Construction, and Project Management, you'll develop conceptual electrical solutions that help bring projects from early opportunity through contract award.
A typical day may involve reviewing Owner RFPs, evaluating electrical designs, coordinating with Engineers of Record (EOR), utilities, equipment suppliers, and internal stakeholders, while preparing estimates for collection systems, substations, underground cable systems, utility interconnections, SCADA, protection and control systems, and other electrical infrastructure. You'll identify technical risks, evaluate constructability, develop value engineering solutions, and help position projects for successful execution.
STEP INTO THE ROLE
  • Identifies and calculates cost of project safety requirements (training, ppe) into bid. Identifies and determines JHA risks and includes costs in estimates. Pursues, selects and utilizes subcontractors who meet DHB risk management criteria.
  • Displays personal and professional ethics and complies with and enforces company policies and procedures when bidding projects, including utilizing company estimating software, performing bid reviews, etc. Takes personal responsibility to ensure that a quality bid has been produced.
  • Plan the estimate for and during the pre-bid meeting. Create preliminary project schedule during estimate.
  • Supervises and provides development of subordinates through mentoring, formal training and exposure to diverse work experiences.
  • Conduct project site visits and review cost/production reports to compare actual cost and plan to estimate and conduct special studies to develop and establish standard cost data.
  • Review proposal specifications and drawings to determine scope of work, required contents of estimate and critical tasks to complete the project. Review design options and recommend best solution based on cost, materials, etc. Calculate statistical data necessary for bid: quantity take-offs, materials, labor, equipment, and specialty items.

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 in mathematics including algebra and geometry; or equivalent training and/or experience; with an emphasis in Renewable Construction - focusing on Solar, Wind and BESS techniques.
  • Valid Driver's License.
  • Some travel is required.

WHAT SETS YOU APART
  • 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.

HOW WE INVEST IN YOU
  • 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!

WHO ARE WE?
With more than 115 years of construction experience, Blattner has played a vital role in building America's critical infrastructure, ranging from railroads and highways to dams and mines. Since 1997, the company has focused on renewable energy solutions and is responsible for some of the most significant solar, wind and storage projects in the U.S. Today, Blattner has installed over 20% of America's utility-scale wind, solar and energy storage capacity. Blattner Company is the parent company of Blattner Energy and D.H. Blattner & Sons, of which all are members of the Quanta Services family of companies. Company headquarters are in Avon, Minnesota.
Blattner is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Blattner will not tolerate discrimination against any applicant for employment or employee on the basis of age (40 and over), ancestry, color, religious creed, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, mental disability, military or veteran status, national origin, physical disability, race, receipt of public assistance, sex, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. This commitment governs all aspects of employment including, but not limited to: hiring, promotion, demotion, transfer, layoff, termination, compensation, discipline, and access to benefits and training. Additionally, Blattner is committed, in accordance with applicable law, to making reasonable accommodations for job applicants and employees based on a qualifying disability, a sincerely held religious belief or practice, and for pregnancy, childbirth or related health conditions. Applicants and employees who feel they have experienced or witnessed discrimination or who wishes to request a reasonable accommodation should contact the Human Resources Department. Blattner prohibits retaliation against any individual for making a complaint under this policy, for opposing discrimination, for participating in an investigation pursuant to this policy, or for requesting a reasonable accommodation.

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