Energy Project Estimator

Opportunity Overview

Handshake is looking for experienced energy project estimation and solar design professionals to support AI research through flexible, part-time contract work. This is not a traditional job — you'll draw on your hands-on expertise in construction cost estimation, architectural plan review, and solar proposal development to produce expert-level data and analytical outputs that help build AI training environments for the energy industry.

This is an ongoing, project-based opportunity you can take on alongside your current work.

What You'll Do

• Apply your professional expertise to independently produce real analytical work outputs — such as detailed cost estimates, architectural plan reviews, and solar installation proposals — in a structured, project-based format
• Use tools like Bluebeam Revu, RSMeans, and Aurora Solar to complete tasks the way you would in your day-to-day role
• Deliver expert-level work that forms the foundation of AI training datasets for energy industry applications
• Complete tasks at your own pace with no set schedule or minimum hour requirement

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional experience in energy project estimation or solar design, in a role such as:
  • Construction Cost Estimator
  • Solar Project Estimator
  • Solar Sales Engineer / Solar Designer
• Ability to independently produce work using:
  • Bluebeam Revu
  • RSMeans
  • Aurora Solar
• Hands-on experience with workflows such as architectural and engineering plan review for cost estimation and solar installation proposal generation
• Bachelor's degree or higher required
• Strong written communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently in a remote, asynchronous environment