Estimating Engineer
Proposal & Estimating Engineer |
$100,000 - $150,000 / Youngstown, OH
🚨 Must have a Automation & Controls background
Position Overview
This role sits between sales and engineering, focused on building accurate cost estimates and proposals for custom automation and controls projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Work with in-house sales and engineering teams to determine the project's engineering, material, and shop labor requirements
- Compile the project's engineering, material and manufacturing labor requirements and prepare accurate cost budgets and selling prices
- Maintain accurate item numbers and up-to-date cost data in the estimating system
- Enter orders into the company business systems for execution by engineering and manufacturing
- Utilize established estimating policies, procedures, and systems to ensure accuracy and consistency
Qualifications
- Electrical or Automation Engineering degree
- 5+ years experience in equipment design or within an OEM / system integration environment
- Strong communication skills with ability to produce clear, well-structured documentation
- Highly organised with strong attention to detail
- Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
- Self-motivated with a proactive, problem-solving mindset
Benefits:
* Competitive Base Salary including overtime
* Full premium paid health insurance with buy-up options
* 401K with profit sharing potentials
* Paid holidays and vacation
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