Solar Estimator

Job overview

The Solar Estimator role is based in Goodhue, MN; compensation is $70,000–$115,000 per year. Knobelsdorff is a turnkey specialty contractor working in automation, electrical, energy, and power services, including renewable energy solutions. The role evaluates project information and designs to develop accurate estimates and client proposals for photovoltaic installations across the United States. It supports successful project delivery by coordinating bid inputs, identifying risks, and handing complete estimates and project information to preconstruction and construction teams.

What you'll do

• Review bid packages and develop pricing and proposals
• prepare client bid packages
• manage requests for proposals and solicit vendor, subcontractor, and supplier quotes
• coordinate pricing inputs
• develop solar and battery storage estimates for projects from 1 MW to 50+ MW
• estimate self-perform labor and equipment costs
• present detailed contractual proposals
• maintain the solar estimating database
• interpret drawings and recommend construction methods
• identify project risks
• provide handoff packages and project support
• manage project files and records.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

solar estimator

solar projects

photovoltaic installations

battery storage

construction estimating

bid proposals

procore

goodhue mn

knobelsdorff

full-time

$70,000–$115,000/year

monthly travel

renewable energy

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Employer-paid health and dental coverage, HSA contributions, company-paid life insurance and disability coverage, 401(k) match, profit sharing, performance incentives, weekly pay, paid time off, six paid holidays, education reimbursement, and employee discounts.

Why this role

Estimates solar and battery storage projects ranging from 1 MW to 50+ MW. The posting seeks 2–5 years of estimating experience or a combination of education and field experience; occasional evenings, weekends, and holidays may be required, and travel is required once a month.

About the employer

Knobelsdorff Enterprises is hiring for this role. Industry: All Other Specialty Trade Contractors. Sector: 23.