Automation Engineering Estimator

Job Position: Automation Engineering Estimator

Purpose: You will develop project proposals from client or company-supplied project documents, gather pricing from automation suppliers, and company internal departments to price equipment, components, and electrical supplies.

Responsibilities

Experience with the development of complete and accurate controls/automation estimates to be shared with clients as well as the project team.
Work alongside the Project Manager to assist with bid presentations for clarification to the client.
Promote the company image through exercising sound and ethical business practices as they relate to clients, subcontractors, suppliers, and other shareholders.
Identify project-specific requirements and capture them in vendors' purchases.
Experience with preparing comprehensive bid packages for submittal to the client.
Monitor the win/loss ratio on bids to determine success rates and improve bidding strategy and procedures.
Identify obstacles and solicit internal and external subject matter experts to work through the obstacle.
Provide technical assistance such as interpretation of drawings, recommending construction methods, specify and soliciting quotes on materials, tools, and equipment.
Ability to work on tight deadlines under pressure.
Experience using estimating software to conduct takeoffs such as Accubid.
Competency in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Manage project files, drawings, documents & records in our project system.
Exceptional verbal, written, and presentation skills.
Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
Willing to work occasional evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Willing to attend bid walks and site visits requiring limited travel.
Additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

The requirements listed in job descriptions are guidelines, not fixed rules. You do not have to satisfy every requirement or meet every qualification listed. If you feel you are an excellent candidate, we encourage you to apply!
Background in controls estimating, engineering, and/or project management.
2-5 years of prior controls/automation estimating experience, or a combination of education, estimating, project management, and/or field experience.
Knowledge of electrical controls and/or automation.
Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check.
Possess and maintain a valid driver's license that represents a history of safe & competent driving

Physical Requirements

Must be able to sit, stand, kneel, stoop, walk, and sit for long periods of time
Must be physically capable of lifting and carrying up to 20 lbs.
Accessibility: If you need accommodations as part of the employment process, please contact Knobelsdorff Human Resources at or via email at .

Why Work for Knobelsdorff

In the early 1980s, in a small garage on a plot of family-owned land, Knobelsdorff Enterprises began. At the beginning KE was a small operation, serving local agricultural and industrial facilities. Three decades of hard work, and a commitment to excellence has grown KE into four divisions. Teamwork, and dedication to our core values has expanded our operations nationwide and have grown to surpass 200 employees. We continue to grow, and drive success with the same steadfast dedication, and core values since the start. Join us today!

We offer our employees a career with plenty of room to grow. We offer customizable training programs, and educational stipends so employees can continue to develop.
Great benefits with a wide selection of options to choose from. Our benefit package includes a competitive compensation and benefits package, including paid health, dental, life, long-term disability, vacation, and a 401(k)-retirement plan with company match
We offer an unparalleled culture that allows employees a work/home balance that fits their lifestyle choices. We have paid vacation based on years of service, as well as unpaid vacation to meet your own work/life balance choices.
We have full time work booked years in advance to offer you sustainable employment.
For more about our culture visit our careers page at

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