Junior Electrical Estimator

SkyFire Energy is a Certified B Corporation and employee-owned company with offices and staff in three locations across Western Canada. We value integrity, accountability, perseverance, safety, celebration, and innovation. Our vision is to bring the magic of solar to the world for a stronger, healthier, and more sustainable global community.

Junior Electrical Estimator (Calgary) - Permanent, Full Time

SkyFire Energy is looking for a well-rounded individual to become part of our solar team in either Calgary (preferred) or Edmonton, AB. This individual will be self-motivated, energetic, personable, and excited to work as part of a fast-growing company in the solar industry. Work will be based throughout Western and Northern Canada with some travel required. A clean driving record is required.

Primary duties include:

• Work with SkyFire's sales staff to fully understand the opportunity and ensure that the correct design/proposal can be generated

• Review building plans to determine the electrical requirements of the project

• Conduct detailed site assessments of the building/location to identify key attributes and constraints

• Complete detailed solar PV system designs, including inverter stringing

• Detailed quantity take-offs of all materials and labour

• Calculate job profitability

• Work with product suppliers and/or with SkyFire's dedicated procurement staff to capture up-to-date unit pricing for materials and equipment

• Prepare and submit project bids and proposals (including managing tenders) with strict timelines

• Participate in quote reviews with other engineering and/or sales staff to ensure the design meets all Code and non-Code related requirements and nothing has been missed

Requirements:

• 1+ years experience in a similar type role and/or tech diploma or degree in Electrical, Engineering Tech, or related
• Minimum one year of commercial electrical estimating or construction experience (preferred)
• Excellent knowledge of electrical materials
• Must have extensive experience working with spreadsheets (Excel, Google Sheets)
• Must have experience with electrical estimating software (e.g. Accubid, etc.)
• The ability to work with industry software such as CAD, SketchUp, and PVSyst would be an asset
• A growth mindset and ability/desire to learn

Competencies:

• Business focused thinking with an owner’s mindset - this is a must
• Advanced problem-solving and analytical skills
• Advanced numerical skills
• Proven organizational skills including exceptional attention to detail
• Effective written and verbal communication skills

Benefits of Working for SkyFire Energy:

As a SkyFire employee, you can look forward to enjoying the feeling of accomplishment and working in a progressive industry which fosters sustainable development principles.

• A competitive salary for the industry
• Opportunity to own shares in SkyFire Energy as an employee shareholder
• Comprehensive dental and health benefits
• Accrued paid vacation and sick days
• Diverse, challenging and interesting opportunities
• The opportunity to work among highly qualified, industry-leading professionals in a collaborative working environment
• The difference that comes from working with a Certified B Corporation
• An enjoyable, modern workplace, including organized staff events and benefits like the ability to bring a well-behaved dog to work with you

Learn more about us here: www.skyfireenergy.com/about

At SkyFire Energy, diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the core of our organization. We know that having varied perspectives helps generate better ideas to solve the complex problems of a changing world. These values are central for us to achieve our mission to relentlessly lead the solar industry to the benefit of our community and future generations.