Controls Estimating Engineer

Job DescriptionJob Description

The Controls Estimating Engineer is responsible for designing solutions and accurately estimating costs for projects as part of the sales process. This engineer will have a wide range of experience and a strong understanding of how control systems are put together.

Responsibilities:

• Work with the customer to define the needs of the project and a path forward to solving their problems with the most competitive and effective solution.
• Maintain positive relationships with our customers.
• Collaborate with the Rhino Tool House Sales and Operations teams as well as vendors as needed to pull together the best solution possible.
• Read / comprehend project / customer specifications.
• Utilize tools such as Autocad, EPlan, Powerpoint, Visio, etc. to build content use to present solutions to our customers.
• Define components needed to complete a project.
• Work with vendors and our purchasing department to obtain the best vendor pricing possible.
• Estimate labor hours required to complete a project. Develop accurate project budgets.
• Visit customer sites for measurements and observe existing conditions needed to complete a proposal.
• As part of the Sales team, the Controls Estimating Engineer will present solutions to customers.
• This engineer will constantly be seeking to learn about new technologies coming to our marketplace so we can offer unique and creative solutions to our customers.

Reports to: Estimating Manager

Required Qualifications:

• 4yr. Degree in EE, EET, Mechatronics, or equivalent experience in similar role.
• 4+ years of experience in controls engineering, estimation, project management, or design of industrial automation systems.
• Experience with PLCs / HMIs / Robots.
• Proficient in AutoCAD and/or EPlan.
• Familiar with NEC/ANSI/UL electrical standards.
• Understanding of industrial safety circuit design.
• Candidate must be self-motivated with a desire to learn.

A working knowledge of Microsoft Office products such as MSWord, Excel, and PowerPoint. Ability to create spreadsheets using formulas and links.