We are looking for an experienced Estimation & Preconstruction Engineer to support the preconstruction team of a US-based solar company. The role will focus on quantity takeoffs, BOM/BOQ preparation, project cost estimation, and reviewing engineering drawings and project documents. The candidate will also support utility-related research, interconnection requirements, and billing analysis, with preliminary design and energy modeling as needed. The successful candidate will work as an embedded member of the US-based team.

Key Responsibilities
• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs for electrical equipment, materials, and other project components using engineering drawings and project documentation.
• Review and measure drawings using Bluebeam Revu, including identifying quantities, checking dimensions, and extracting relevant project information.
• Prepare accurate BOMs/BOQs, material lists, and cost estimates for commercial and industrial (C&I;) solar projects.
• Support project estimating, budgeting, pricing, and proposal preparation.
• Review project plans, specifications, and design packages to identify scope gaps, missing information, and potential cost or constructability issues.
• Research utility requirements, interconnection processes, and utility APIs, rate schedules, and billing data to support project analysis, as applicable.
• Support preliminary solar design, equipment layouts, and system modeling when required.
• Perform PVsyst modeling and energy production analysis as needed.




• Coordinate with the Preconstruction Head and the US-based team to deliver accurate estimates and meet project deadlines. Required Qualifications
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in the US solar industry, preferably supporting commercial and industrial projects.
• B.
E./B.
Tech in Electrical Engineering or an equivalent qualification.
• Strong experience in solar estimation, quantity takeoffs, and BOM/BOQ preparation.
• Practical experience using Bluebeam Revu to review drawings and perform quantity takeoffs.
• Good understanding of US solar project documentation, electrical equipment, and material requirements.
• Familiarity with US electrical design practices and the National Electrical Code (NEC).
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, with the ability to independently prepare accurate estimates.
• Solid written and verbal English communication skills. Preferred Qualifications
• Experience with utility interconnection requirements, utility rate schedules, electricity billing analysis, or utility data/API integrations.
• Familiarity with Solesca or other solar design and layout tools.
• PVsyst experience for energy production modeling.
• Experience supporting project pricing, budgeting, or commercial proposal preparation. Work Arrangement
• Remote, full-time contract engagement supporting a US-based customer, based in India.
• An 8-hour working day during IST business hours is expected.
• Availability for occasional meetings with the US team up to 11:00 PM IST is required; regular night-shift work is not expected.
• Early joining within 2–4 weeks is preferred.

📌 Estimation & Preconstruction Engineer - Solar (India)
🏢 Schematix Energy
📍 India