Development Engineer

SitelogIQ is a world-class team making a large-scale impact on the efficiency and sustainability of the places we live, work, shop, and heal.

SitelogIQ delivers turnkey energy efficiency and property improvement programs that transform built environments and breathe life into the sustainability, financial, and resiliency goals of real estate teams and corporations across the U.S. Our mission is to make buildings better while making it easy for our clients to accelerate their impact.

The Commercial Solar Estimator develops complete and accurate project cost estimates for commercial and distributed-generation solar (+ BESS) projects. This role bridges early-stage development and construction, translating conceptual opportunities into firm proposals and fully engineered, shovel-ready projects.

The Commercial Solar Estimator leads the coordination of technical scope, design validation, and cost modeling to the construction delivery team for execution.

Target Salary: $85,000 - $115,000 depending on experience

Commercial Solar Estimator Responsibilities:

Project Development & Scope Definition

• Transform conceptual design inputs from the Development Team into detailed scopes of work and preliminary designs.
• Coordinate site data collection, interconnection review, and constructability assessments.
• Collaborate with engineering to validate design concepts, ensure code compliance, and produce CD30 → CD90 deliverables.
• Identify value-engineering opportunities and cost-performance trade-offs.

Estimating & Cost Analysis

• Develop detailed cost estimates, bills of materials, and measurement takeoffs for solar PV and BESS projects.
• Gather and analyze subcontractor and vendor quotes; maintain a current cost database for materials and labor.
• Evaluate regional labor rules, union and prevailing-wage requirements, logistics, and supply-chain risk.

Technical Coordination & Documentation

• Work with engineering and CAD teams to generate or review design drawings.
• Ensure alignment between design intent, code requirements, and cost estimates.
• Prepare firm proposal packages, including technical narratives, drawings, and cost summaries for client presentation.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Sales, Product Management, and Operations to align estimating strategy with customer and market needs.
• Communicate clearly with internal stakeholders to ensure project assumptions are transparent and executable.
• Provide technical support during customer meetings and proposal reviews.

Project Transition

• Deliver complete CD90–CD100 handoff packages to the construction team, including design sets, scope narratives, pricing documentation, and procurement recommendations.
• Support construction kickoff as a subject-matter expert to ensure a smooth project handoffs.

Commercial Solar Estimator Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field (preferred) or equivalent experience.
• 4-8 years’ experience in each of the below:
  • Estimating renewable energy projects, specifically relevant to electrical and cost estimation
  • Specialty contractor (MEP) experience, while this role is mostly focused on retrofits of existing properties, new construction/general contractor experience is preferred.
  • Certified Energy Manager, NABCEP, LEED AP . (Candidate is not expected to have all)
  • OSHA 10 Hour or higher a plus

Work Environment & Physical Requirements:

This position operates in both office and field settings. Travel may be required for site walks, vendor visits, or project meetings. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, reach, stoop, kneel, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, phone, and keyboard. May regularly need to lift up to 20 lbs., unassisted.

Benefits:

We offer a highly competitive salary, and comprehensive benefits, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Disability and life insurance
• 401K
• Flex time off
• 12 paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Opportunities to drive our DE&I efforts by joining our affinity groups, Veterans and Allies Leadership Organization, or Women Inspiring & Strengthening Everyone
• Opportunities to give back to our local communities through organized events or fundraisers

More About SitelogIQ

At SitelogIQ, we’re focused on creating a great environment for our team first so that it is more energizing and rewarding to focus on creating a great customer experience. That’s what we call a win-win.

We partner with clients in K-12, higher ed, government, healthcare, multifamily housing, and industry to optimize energy efficiency, improve indoor air quality, address lighting, and improve the customer experience. With offices across the country, it’s rewarding to make a difference in the communities where our teammates live and work.

NOTE:  This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may be asked to perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the Organization.

SitelogIQ is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in the E-Verify program.

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