About the company
This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Controls Engineer (PLC/Estimator Position) based in the United States.
Responsibilities
- Consult with industrial customers to understand operational requirements and develop appropriate control system architectures from limited initial information.
- Prepare comprehensive estimates for turnkey systems integration projects, including engineering, control panel fabrication, desktop HMI configuration, PLC programming, field installation, and commissioning.
- Review proposal specifications, construction drawings, and technical documentation to estimate industrial electrical and automation projects.
- Estimate costs for both new construction projects and retrofit upgrades.
- Identify opportunities to modernize aging industrial infrastructure, including migrating legacy Allen-Bradley PLC-5 systems.
- Attend pre-bid meetings and conduct job site visits when necessary.
- Prepare project takeoffs, submittals, proposals, and other required documentation.
- Request and evaluate vendor quotations for equipment and materials.
- Define estimate scope inclusions, exclusions, assumptions, and clarifications.
- Maintain organized supporting documentation for estimates.
- Identify customer needs and expectations while maintaining professional relationships.
- Interpret and resolve discrepancies in specifications, drawing inaccuracies, and other technical questions.
- Support other department personnel as needed.
Requirements
- At least 5 years of experience in the industrial electrical industry.
- At least 2 years of construction estimating experience.
- Journeyman Electrician license preferred.
- In-depth knowledge of electrical systems, applicable codes, and industry standards.
- Strong functional understanding of different PLC platforms and their integration within broader industrial networks.
- Proven ability to conceptualize and specify complete PLC and HMI hardware and software solutions.
- Experience in industrial automation and controls, including PLCs, instrumentation, valves, mechanical control panels, and electrical control panels, is an advantage.
- Familiarity with NECA labor rates, pricing structures, and their limitations.
- Working knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC) and NFPA 70E standards.
- Understanding of material quotation processes, RFQs, vendor communications, and equipment sourcing.
- Ability to interpret electrical and automation construction drawings, wiring diagrams, installation details, P&IDs, layout drawings, panel drawings, and bills of materials.
- Familiarity with estimating and installing electrical raceways, including cable tray, EMT, rigid conduit, IMC, Plastibond, and associated fittings and accessories.
- Advanced or expert-level experience with Accubid.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and Outlook, as well as Microsoft Teams.
- Experience using AutoCAD or AutoCAD LT and Adobe Acrobat or Bluebeam.
- Fluency in written and spoken English.
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
- Self-motivation, initiative, adaptability, and the ability to work collaboratively and independently in a remote environment.
Conditions
- Annual salary range of $100,000–$155,000 USD.
- Remote work opportunity within the United States.
- Opportunity to work on industrial electrical, automation, and systems integration projects.