EPC Operations Specialist

Employment Type: Full-Time, Salaried

About the Company

Join the growing Renewables Division at LiveWire Construction, Inc., a leader in commercial solar development. We deliver sustainable energy projects that meet the highest standards of quality, compliance, and client satisfaction. We're seeking a detail-oriented Solar EPC Operations Specialist to drive pre-construction projects from LNTP through the Notice to Proceed (NTP) and support estimating and bid development.

What You'll Do

EPC Operations - Estimating & Bidding

• Prepare competitive EPC bid packages; develop scope narratives, perform labor factor analysis, and evaluate project financials. Review subcontractor proposals and provide constructability and cost input to support proposal submissions and contract awards.
• Ministerial Permitting: Prepare, submit, and track permit applications with applicable AHJs and government agencies; coordinate plan review responses, corrections, and approvals to maintain project schedules.
• Design Coordination: Collaborate with engineers and designers to progress preliminary site plans and single-line diagrams through 100% IFC design; manage RFIs and submittals to ensure constructability and code compliance.
• SREC Support: Assist the Professional Services team with Illinois Shines program tasks under 20-year REC Delivery Contracts.
• State Licensing: Complete all state licensing certifications and renewals with the Illinois Commerce Commission, Illinois Power Agency, and other applicable agencies.
• Other duties as assigned.

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years of experience in the commercial solar/renewables industry
• Renewables estimating experience with proficiency in labor factor analysis and project financial evaluation
• Strong knowledge of PV/DC system development and installation
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; advanced Excel skills; MS Project
• Ability to read plans and specifications and solve problems independently
• Willingness to work extended hours as project demands require

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Engineering, or related field
• Computerized estimating software experience
• Familiarity with permitting processes and AHJ coordination
• Experience with Illinois Shines or similar state incentive programs
• Knowledge of solar design software (CAD, SketchUp, PVsyst)