Civil Estimator

About the Role

As a Civil Estimator at DEPCOM Power, you will help develop accurate, detailed project estimates that support our solar and battery energy storage projects. You will work closely with business development, engineering, and project delivery teams to prepare competitive estimates that align with project execution strategies and business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Support the refinement of civil estimating processes and templates to improve accuracy and efficiency.
• Develop detailed civil cost estimates for solar and battery energy storage system (BESS) projects.
• Maintain estimating tools, historical cost data, and productivity assumptions used to prepare estimates.
• Prepare project cost estimates aligned with RFP requirements for utility-scale renewable energy projects.
• Collaborate with internal teams to evaluate project opportunities and optimize project costs.
• Identify project risks and support development of mitigation strategies.
• Participate in pre-bid meetings, client discussions, and estimate review sessions.
• Conduct site visits as needed and document findings that improve estimate quality and project planning.

Basic Qualifications

• Experience in heavy civil construction, estimating, construction management, and/or project management.
• Knowledge of cost estimating practices and estimating software such as InEight or similar platforms.
• Experience using takeoff software such as Bluebeam, AgTek, or similar tools.
• Understanding of earthwork, foundations, roads, drainage, and site development activities.
• Experience preparing or supporting project estimates for construction projects.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting civil construction projects within commercial, renewable energy, or utility-scale solar environments.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.
• Experience working with field and engineering teams to improve estimating accuracy.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or a related field.
• Experience leveraging generative AI to streamline workflows and improve outcomes.

Compensation

For this role, we anticipate paying $110,000 - $150,000 per year. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts
• Life insurance, ADD, and disability coverage
• Retirement plan
• Paid vacation/time off
• Educational assistance
• Infertility assistance, paid parental leave, and adoption assistance (may apply)

Work Location

This position ideally will be based in our Houston, TX, Scottsdale, AZ, or Bedminster, NJ office; however, remote work within the U.S. is an option. This position is not eligible for VISA Sponsorship.

About DEPCOM Power

As a Koch Engineered Solutions company, DEPCOM Power is a leading energy solutions partner for the utility solar and broader energy industries, providing project development support, engineering, procurement and construction, energy storage, repowering and operations and maintenance services. Our highly skilled team of conventional and renewable power industry experts work to deliver the lowest cost of energy and the highest rate of return. At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better.