Estimator– Electrical & Microgrid Infrastructure

Cumming, GA
Full Time
Mid Level

Position Summary 

We are seeking a detail-oriented Estimator with experience in electrical and distributed energy infrastructure projects. This role supports the development of accurate, competitive, and strategic cost estimates across microgrid systems, solar PV, battery energy storage systems (BESS), generator installations, EV charging infrastructure, and associated power distribution systems. 

The ideal candidate has experience estimating construction, maintenance, and commissioning scopes and is comfortable working across multidisciplinary electrical projects. 

This position works cross-functionally with Sales, Engineering, Operations, and external partners to deliver well-qualified proposals that balance competitiveness, technical accuracy, and risk management. 

Key Responsibilities 

Estimating & Proposal Development 

  • Prepare detailed cost estimates for microgrid and electrical infrastructure projects, including solar PV, BESS, generator systems, switchgear, substations, EV charging infrastructure, and related site work. 

  • Develop estimates for construction, commissioning, startup, preventive maintenance, and ongoing service scopes. 

  • Perform drawing take-offs, labor and material pricing analysis, and scope reviews. 

  • Occasional participation in job walks, pre-bid meetings, and site evaluations. 

  • Analyze project drawings and specifications to ensure complete and accurate cost forecasting. 

  • Coordinate and validate pricing from subcontractors, OEMs, and suppliers. 

  • Develop clear scopes, assumptions, clarifications, and exclusions within each estimate. 

Maintenance & Commissioning Estimating 

  • Estimate commissioning activities including functional testing, system startup, and performance validation. 

  • Develop pricing models for preventive maintenance agreements and service contracts. 

  • Collaborate with operations and field teams to validate labor assumptions, service intervals, and resource planning. 

  • Ensure lifecycle considerations are incorporated into project pricing when applicable. 

Project Qualification & Risk Management 

  • Review project scope and identify risks, gaps, or constructability concerns. 

  • Evaluate logistics, phasing requirements, interconnection considerations, and resource capacity. 

  • Support margin performance through thoughtful scope analysis and contingency planning. 

  • Align bid strategy with company capabilities and long-term service opportunities. 

Stakeholder Collaboration & Communication 

  • Work closely with Sales, Engineering, Operations, and leadership to review and refine estimates. 

  • Participate in internal bid reviews and support estimate presentations when required. 

  • Maintain and update historical cost databases for benchmarking and forecasting. 

  • Share lessons learned and contribute to continuous improvement efforts. 

Process & Tools 

  • Utilize estimating software to develop structured, data-driven estimates. 

  • Use digital plan review and take-off tools to improve estimating accuracy. 

  • Maintain bid tracking and documentation within Salesforce and related systems. 

  • Identify workflow improvements to enhance estimating accuracy and turnaround time. 

Minimum Qualifications 

  • 3–6+ years of experience in electrical or energy infrastructure estimating. 

  • Experience interpreting electrical, civil, and structural drawings. 

  • Working knowledge of distributed energy systems including solar, BESS, generators, or power distribution. 

  • Experience estimating construction projects and/or maintenance/service contracts. 

  • Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate cross-functionally. 

  • Ability to travel up to 25–30% for site visits and pre-bid meetings. 

Preferred Qualifications 

  • Experience with microgrid projects or integrated energy systems. 

  • Experience with commissioning or startup coordination. 

  • Experience with Accubid or similar electrical estimating software. 

  • Experience with Bluebeam for drawing review and digital take-offs. 

  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (cost modeling, complex formulas, data analysis). 

  • Familiarity with design-build or EPC project delivery models. 

  • Experience with public and private sector RFP processes. 

  • Relevant certifications (CPE, EEP, PMP) are a plus. 

If you’re motivated to apply your technical skills and estimating experience within a collaborative, high-performing electrical infrastructure team, we encourage you to apply. 

About RavenVolt, an ABM Company

RavenVolt is a turnkey energy solutions and construction (EPC) management provider, specializing in providing tailored onsite energy solutions to increase energy reliability and resilience while minimizing long-term operational costs. We are hyper-focused on delivering resilient, efficient, and sustainable microgrid systems that support a wide range of industries across the United States.

Our Expertise Includes:

  • Licensed to operate in 40 states
  • In-house design services with multi-state licensed engineers
  • A proven team that has completed thousands of projects nationwide
  • Dedicated in-house project management and construction personnel
  • National vendor relationships supporting all critical microgrid components

At RavenVolt, you’ll be part of a team shaping the future of distributed energy and infrastructure through innovative, end-to-end solutions. About ABM

Share

Apply for this position

Required*
We've received your resume. Click here to update it.
Attach resume or Paste resume
Attach resume as .pdf, .doc, .docx, .odt, .txt, or .rtf (limit 5MB) or Paste resume

Paste your resume here or Attach resume file

To comply with government Equal Employment Opportunity and/or Affirmative Action reporting regulations, we are requesting (but NOT requiring) that you enter this personal data. This information will not be used in connection with any employment decisions, and will be used solely as permitted by state and federal law. Your voluntary cooperation would be appreciated. Learn more.
Invitation for Job Applicants to Self-Identify as a U.S. Veteran
  • A “disabled veteran” is one of the following:
    • a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or
    • a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability.
  • A “recently separated veteran” means any veteran during the three-year period beginning on the date of such veteran's discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service.
  • An “active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran” means a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense.
  • An “Armed forces service medal veteran” means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985.
Veteran status


Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability
Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability Form CC-305
OMB Control Number 1250-0005
Expires 04/30/2026
Why are you being asked to complete this form?

We are a federal contractor or subcontractor. The law requires us to provide equal employment opportunity to qualified people with disabilities. We have a goal of having at least 7% of our workers as people with disabilities. The law says we must measure our progress towards this goal. To do this, we must ask applicants and employees if they have a disability or have ever had one. People can become disabled, so we need to ask this question at least every five years.

Completing this form is voluntary, and we hope that you will choose to do so. Your answer is confidential. No one who makes hiring decisions will see it. Your decision to complete the form and your answer will not harm you in any way. If you want to learn more about the law or this form, visit the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) website at www.dol.gov/ofccp.

How do you know if you have a disability?

A disability is a condition that substantially limits one or more of your “major life activities.” If you have or have ever had such a condition, you are a person with a disability. Disabilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Alcohol or other substance use disorder (not currently using drugs illegally)
  • Autoimmune disorder, for example, lupus, fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, HIV/AIDS
  • Blind or low vision
  • Cancer (past or present)
  • Cardiovascular or heart disease
  • Celiac disease
  • Cerebral palsy
  • Deaf or serious difficulty hearing
  • Diabetes
  • Disfigurement, for example, disfigurement caused by burns, wounds, accidents, or congenital disorders
  • Epilepsy or other seizure disorder
  • Gastrointestinal disorders, for example, Crohn's Disease, irritable bowel syndrome
  • Intellectual or developmental disability
  • Mental health conditions, for example, depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD
  • Missing limbs or partially missing limbs
  • Mobility impairment, benefiting from the use of a wheelchair, scooter, walker, leg brace(s) and/or other supports
  • Nervous system condition, for example, migraine headaches, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis (MS)
  • Neurodivergence, for example, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorder, dyslexia, dyspraxia, other learning disabilities
  • Partial or complete paralysis (any cause)
  • Pulmonary or respiratory conditions, for example, tuberculosis, asthma, emphysema
  • Short stature (dwarfism)
  • Traumatic brain injury
Please check one of the boxes below:

PUBLIC BURDEN STATEMENT: According to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 no persons are required to respond to a collection of information unless such collection displays a valid OMB control number. This survey should take about 5 minutes to complete.

You must enter your name and date
Human Check*