Retro Commercial Solar Estimator

This is a full-time, direct placement role at Citadel Roofing and Solar.

Location: NorCal/ Remote 

Reports to: Retro Commercial Solar Estimator 

Travel: Minimal 

Opportunity: 

We are currently looking for a successful Commercial Solar Estimator to assist with design and proposals for our multifamily housing / commercial solar pipeline throughout California. Project sizes will range in size from 20kW – 3MW. Working closely with various internal and external stakeholders, the Solar Estimator will be responsible for completing high quality solar and storage estimates, generating budgets/proposals, and staying highly organized and efficient with a large pipeline. 

Responsibilities: 

• Create and size systems in Helioscope based on incremental usage. 

• Responsible for completing detailed and itemized solar material quantity estimates out of Helioscope and/or Customer provided plans. 

• Determine correct solar system type, interconnection type, and system sizing. 

• Prepare quotations and proposals based on proposed system size. 

• Perform clerical duties associated with keeping up filing and job folders. 

• Read construction blueprints, drawings, plans and specifications and prepare estimates. 

• Gather and calculate take-off data from a digital take-off program. 

• Build and retain relationships with Citadel Sales Team. 

• Generate preliminary and final project budgets based on bid proposal and project details. 

• Ensure thoroughness of estimates and help with ease of construction by field operations. 

• Keep and track bid schedules. 

Compensation and Benefits: 

Citadel Roofing and Solar offers a competitive compensation package. Qualified employees are eligible for the following benefits: 

• Medical, Dental, Vision 

• Free basic life insurance with the option of purchasing additional life insurance 

• Section 125 Flexible Spending Account (health and dependent care) and Health Savings Account 

• Employee Assistance Program 

• 401(k) with employer match 

• Vacation, Sick and Holidays 

Education: High school diploma. College degree or some college experience preferable. 

• 2-3 years of solar or electrical experience. 

• Experience with Helioscope and Energy Toolbase. 

• Experience in estimating construction or architectural products. 

• Experience in reading construction drawings and specifications. Demonstrated aptitude will be considered in lieu of experience. 

• Experience with PV and battery projects. 

• Experience with Commercial Batteries, VNEM, Ground Mounts, and Solar Carports. 

• Computer proficiency including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.