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).
- Robust analytical skills and attention to detail, with the ability to independently prepare accurate estimates.
- Strong 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