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Junior Commercial Estimator- GRNE Solar

Since 2012, GRNE Solar has been designing and installing commercial and residential solar systems across the Midwest. As a growing organization and now a Nelnet company with branch locations in 5 different states, we’re looking to bring in high performing and dynamic individuals with a passion to treat customers with a genuine and highly rated experience.

Now that GRNE solar is a Nelnet company, you will enjoy perks go beyond our benefits package. When you join the Nelnet team, you're part of a community invested in the success of each individual. That support comes through in our work, as we are united by our mission of creating opportunities for people where they live, learn, and work.

Nelnet is a diversified and innovative company committed to enriching lives through the power of service as a student loan servicer, professional services company, consumer loan originator and servicer, payments processor, and K-12 and higher education expert. For over 40 years, Nelnet has been serving its customers, associates, and communities.

Do you thrive in a dynamic work environment where there’s never a dull moment? Do you want to work for a company that actually cares about you and celebrates your achievements? Then you sound like the type of person we’re looking for!

Since 2012, GRNE Solar has been designing and installing commercial and residential solar systems across the Midwest. As a growing organization with branch locations in 4 different states, we’re looking to bring in high performing and dynamic individuals with a passion to treat customers with a genuine and highly-rated experience. Everyone in our company from installers working in the field to admin working behind the scenes takes ownership in their role with real life impact for our customers and environment.

With our rapid growth, our team is ready to welcome an experienced and driven person to join our operations team to oversee pre-construction estimating for future projects. This position is for an experienced and knowledgeable person who loves new and challenging opportunities with every new project bid.
We’re hoping that you have familiarity in the solar industry and a willingness to learn more. You’ll be managing an important aspect of development for GRNE and helping our operations team prepare for exciting new opportunities!

Responsibilities

Gather proposals, blueprints, specifications, and related documents for estimation
Review documents to identify labor, material, and time requirements for each project
Estimate cost/pricing for bid materials and labor
Prepare and manage accurate and complete bid packages
Ensure compliance with building, electrical, safety, and government regulations
Consistently meet the overall project deadlines in a timely manner
Successfully manage multiple projects through all phases
Assists with other duties as assigned by the Director of Estimating

What We’re Looking For:

1-3 years of commercial solar estimating experience
Familiar with wire sizing, pricing, initial engineering, estimating labor hours, creating a project budget, etc.
Ability to read/understand solar designs including array layouts, wire runs, interconnections, and one-line diagrams
Current knowledge of the NEC and all building codes applicable for proper solar, and electrical system designs
Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Knowledge of basic electrical design, theory, and concepts
Ability to work independently
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; both written and verbal.
Ability to collaborate closely with other team members on a wide variety of projects
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, Bluebeam, Google Earth, PVBid and AutoCAD

Pay range for this role is $60,000-$80,000 annually, depending on experience.

Our benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, HSA and FSA, generous earned time off, 401K/student loan repayment, life insurance & AD&D insurance, employee assistance program, employee stock purchase program, tuition reimbursement, performance-based incentive pay, short- and long-term disability, and a robust wellness program. Click here to learn more about our benefits:

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Nelnet is an Equal Opportunity Employer, complies with Executive Order 11246, and takes affirmative action to ensure that qualified applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment, without regard to race, color, religion/creed, national origin, gender, or sex, marital status, age, disability, use of a guide dog or service animal, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, or any other status protected by Federal or State law or local ordinance.

Qualified individuals with disabilities who require reasonable accommodations in order to apply or compete for positions at Nelnet may request such accommodations by contacting Corporate Recruiting at 402-486-5725 or

corporaterecruiting@nelnet.net

Nelnet is a Drug Free and Tobacco Free Workplace.