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By joining SOLV Energy’s comprehensive capabilities, SDI adds specialized expertise, expanded field capacity, and a robust fleet of drilling equipment to support exceptional project execution. Together, we’re improving performance across the full lifecycle through integrated solutions, reliable delivery, and proven experience serving utility-scale solar projects.This position sits within SDI Services, a SOLV Energy affiliate company, and is posted on SOLV Energy’s careers site to connect great talent with meaningful opportunities. While you will apply through SOLV Energy, all day-to-day work, responsibilities, and decision-making for this role will reside within SDI.\nThe Estimator is responsible for developing preliminary structural and geotechnical designs for design-build deep foundation and shoring systems, then translating those designs into accurate, competitive construction cost estimates. The Engineer/Estimator evaluates project conditions and geotechnical data to select and size appropriate foundation and earth-retention systems, then builds the quantity takeoffs, pricing, and proposals used to win and execute the work.\nThe Engineer/Estimator works closely with Operations, Project Management, and field leadership to ensure that preliminary designs are both technically sound and constructible, and that resulting estimates reflect real-world field production and cost.\nJob Description:\n*This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.\nPosition Responsibilities And Duties:\nPreliminary Design & Engineering\nDevelop preliminary structural and geotechnical designs for design-build deep foundation systems, including CIDH piles, auger cast piles, displacement piles, ground improvement, micropiles, and helical piles.\nDevelop preliminary designs for shoring and earth-retention systems, including soldier pile and lagging, sheet piles and tieback anchors.\nReview geotechnical reports, boring logs, and site data to determine soil conditions, design parameters, and constraints affecting system selection.\nPerform structural and geotechnical calculations to size foundation elements, shoring systems, and associated components, in accordance with applicable codes and project criteria.\nPrepare preliminary design sketches, and calculation packages sufficient to support pricing and client review.\nEvaluate alternative foundation and shoring design approaches to identify the most cost-effective, constructible solution for each project.\nCoordinate with outside design engineers, geotechnical engineers, and structural engineers of record as needed on design-build pursuits.\nEstimating & Cost Proposals\nPrepare detailed construction estimates based on preliminary designs, including quantity takeoffs for materials, labor, equipment, and subcontracted work.\nDevelop unit pricing and production rates for foundation drilling and shoring operations based on historical field data and engineering judgment.\nSolicit and evaluate quotes from subcontractors, material suppliers, and equipment vendors to support cost proposals.\nAssemble complete bid packages and proposals, including scope narratives, pricing summaries, schedules, and clarifications/exclusions.\nIdentify and quantify project risks and contingencies within estimates, including geotechnical, schedule, and site-access risks.\nBid Support & Business Development\nParticipate in bid strategy meetings with the VP of Project Development and Operations leadership.\nSupport proposal development for design-build and design-assist pursuits, presenting preliminary designs and pricing to clients, general contractors, and owners as needed.\nTrack and incorporate addenda, RFIs, and design revisions into estimates throughout the bid process.\nAssist in preparing value-engineering alternatives to strengthen the competitiveness of proposals.\nTechnical Coordination & Field Support\nCoordinate with Project Managers, Superintendents, and General Superintendent to confirm constructability of preliminary designs before finalizing estimates.\nProvide technical support to field and project management teams during design finalization and early project execution, including design clarifications.\nConduct site visits as needed to verify field conditions, access constraints, and existing site features relevant to design and pricing.\nSupport post-bid design refinement in coordination with the engineer of record and project team.\nQuality, Compliance & Documentation\nEnsure preliminary designs and calculations comply with applicable building codes, geotechnical recommendations, and industry standards.\nMaintain organized records of design calculations, estimates, and supporting documentation for each pursuit.\nSupport continuous improvement of estimating tools, unit pricing databases, and design standards.\nMinimum Skills or Experience Requirements:\nStrong working knowledge of foundation drilling and shoring techniques, including CIDH piles, auger cast piles, displacement piles, shoring, tiebacks, micropiles, grouting, helical piles, and ground improvement.\nSolid structural and geotechnical engineering fundamentals, with the ability to size and detail deep foundation and earth-retention systems.\nAbility to read and interpret geotechnical reports, boring logs, structural drawings, and specifications.\nProficiency with design and analysis software relevant to deep foundations and shoring.\nStrong estimating skills, including quantity takeoffs, unit pricing, and cost proposal development.\nAbility to translate engineering designs into accurate, competitive, and constructible cost estimates.\nStrong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and accuracy under time constraints.\nEffective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.\nAbility to work independently and manage multiple concurrent bids and design pursuits.\nMust be proficient in MS Office including Excel, Word, and Outlook.\nEducation and Experience\nBachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering.\nMinimum of five (5) years of structural and geotechnical design experience, with direct experience in deep foundations and/or shoring and earth-retention systems strongly preferred.\nPrior estimating or preconstruction experience in foundation drilling, heavy civil, or specialty geotechnical construction is a plus.\nExperience supporting design-build or design-assist project delivery preferred.\nServiceable knowledge of foundation drilling and shoring equipment, methods, and industry practices.\nCertificates / Licenses\nActive Professional Engineer (PE) license is preferred.\nRelevant certifications in geotechnical or structural engineering are advantageous.\nPhysical Requirements\nPrimarily an 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We are committed to building diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplaces that improve our communities. SOLV Energy prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind against an employee or applicant based on race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, or ethnicity, mental or physical disability, veteran status, parental status, or any other characteristic protected by law.\nBenefits:\nEmployees (and their families) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, basic life and disability insurance. Employees can enroll in our company’s 401(k) plan and are provided vacation, sick and holiday pay.\nCompensation Range:\n$102,292.00 - $122,750.00\nPay Rate Type:\nSalary\nSOLV Energy does not accept unsolicited candidate introductions, referrals or resumes from third-party recruiters or staffing agencies. We require all third-party recruiters to communicate exclusively with our internal talent acquisition team. 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