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Posting Title: Civil Estimator – Renewable Energy Division

Location: San Jose, California-Ankeny, Iowa-Remote

Salary Range: $90,000-$110,000

Final determination of a successful candidate’s starting pay will vary based on a number of factors, including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, education and experience. The pay scale listed for this position is generally for candidates that meet the specified qualifications and requirements listed on this specific job description. We provide a competitive compensation package that recognizes your experience, credentials, and education alongside a robust benefits program to meet your needs. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets.

WHO WE ARE

For nearly 70 years, Cupertino Electric, Inc. (CEI) has been powered by people who’ve built a reputation for delivering high-profile, complex projects. Real, tangible things that alter the landscape and improve lives. But even more than that, we’ve built a reputation for integrity. We’re problem solvers and innovation seekers. We’re team players and safety fanatics. And we always—always—do the right thing. Even when no one is looking. Because what we do here is important, but how we do it is everything.

THE ENERGY TEAM

Our Energy Group at CEI builds projects from the field to the grid. Whether it’s a solar, battery storage, substation, EV charging, microgrid, or converter station project, our skilled project managers, engineers, and field employees deliver when it matters most.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Estimator will be responsible for developing civil estimates and preparing bidding documents for civil scopes of work. As an Estimator, your primary scope of work will include civil engineering and studies, trench and backfill, grading and drainage, SWPPP, concrete and driven pier foundations, geotechnical reports and analysis, underground risk, hydrology studies, environmental reports and compliance, phase 1 & 2 environmental evaluation / reports, minor hazardous material remediation, demolition of minor existing site facilities. The ideal candidate will manage scopes of work from initial bid, preliminary design, proposal documents, permitting and coordination with AHJs, issuing subcontracts, and provide input on civil site management. Other responsibilities will include reading and interpreting topography and grading plans, drainage, and erosion control plans, and evaluating civil subcontractor quotes.

This role will partner with internal customer groups: Project Construction team, Estimating, Engineering, Purchasing, and Electrical Project Management to bid and execute on all projects, and will report to the Director.

ABOUT YOU

You bring at least three years of experience in heavy civil design-build construction and estimating, preferably in large utility scale renewable energy projects. Your skillset includes the ability to interpret geotechnical reports, hydrology studies, surveys, topography maps, drawing plan sets, etc. and utilize software tools to provide quantities of civil earthwork such as cut/fill grading, road sections, trench profiles, drainage features, and more. You have excellent verbal and written communication skills, and you have an eye for detail ensuring accuracy in the work that you do. You are able to work autonomously and collaborate with a team.

WHAT YOU WILL GAIN

Here at Cupertino Electric, Inc. (CEI), we are problem-solvers. We create solutions that deliver measurable results for our customers so our employees can take pride in their work. As a Civil Estimator, you will play a key role in the execution of our projects by delivering timely, high-quality EPC estimates. You’ll quickly be assimilated into a collaborative environment with colleagues who have diverse expertise and backgrounds. Not only will you spread your civil expertise knowledge to your peers, but you will gain valuable electrical and mechanical knowledge for our Renewable Energy projects, thus making you a versatile key player.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities as well as possession of any required licenses or certifications is qualifying.

Education: High School Diploma or GED required. BS in Construction Management or Civil Engineering preferred.

Licensure/Certifications: None required.

Experience: Three (3) years of estimating and/or project management experience in Civil Construction industry. Experience with civil design options or managing Civil Engineers preferred. Solar PV experience or willingness to learn. Experience with design/build, pricing and equipment management, derivation of labor rates, management of take-off from plans and pre-defined specs.

*Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

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Cupertino Electric, Inc. (CEI) is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.