Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent work experience.
5+ years of Industrial Automation experience in design, controls, programming, and electrical engineering.
Extensive experience using company-specific estimating and proposal management standards.
Expertise in Excel and spreadsheet applications.
Familiarity with ERP/Project Costing Systems and parametric estimation tools.
Proficient in interpreting technical documentation, specifications, and RFP/RFQ documents.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Collaborative mindset with a focus on teamwork.
Responsibilities
Prepare estimates by reviewing RFPs, engineering drawings, and specifications.
Meet with customers to clarify technical scope and engineering requirements.
Identify costs by analyzing labor, materials, travel expenses, and time requirements.
Resolve discrepancies through data collection and analysis.
Collaborate with E Tech engineers and project managers to refine estimates.
Present prepared estimates using numerical and descriptive information.
Create proposal documents integrating scope, deliverables, schedule, and risks.
Maintain and back up cost database with accurate data entries.
Stay updated on technical knowledge through workshops and publications.
Travel less than 15% and work remotely within the EST time zone.
Benefits
401k plan with match and immediate vesting.
Rapid enrollment into comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits.
Generous paid time off, including vacation, holidays, family leave, and sick time.
Access to continuous training and educational opportunities from day one.
Full Job Description
We are seeking an Proposal and Estimating Engineerto be responsible for proposal and estimate development for industrial automation solutions in the Consumer Products, Food and Beverage, Life Sciences, and Material Handling industries. Our projects span the range from simple PLC upgrades through full automation solutions featuring Allen Bradley, Siemens, AVEVA, Ignition, and custom software solutions. You will also work with the Business Development Management team and others to improve methods, tools, and processes to standardize (or systematize) and improve proposal and estimating development for the entire business unit.
You will:
Prepare work to be estimated by reviewing requests for proposals (RFP), engineering drawings, specifications, and related documents.
Meet with customers to review the technical scope and engineering requirements.
Develop estimates by identifying labor, material, travel expenses, and time requirements by studying RFPs, engineering drawings, specifications, and related documents.
Compute costs by analyzing labor, material, and time requirements.
Resolve discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information.
Work closely with E Tech engineers and project managers to refine estimates
Present prepared estimate by assembling and displaying numerical and descriptive information.
Create proposal document by entering scope, deliverable, schedule, risk, and clarification information from the estimate into existing proposal template.
Prepare special reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
Maintain cost database by entering and backing up data.
Maintain technical knowledge by attending educational workshops and reviewing technical publications.
Work remotely within EST and travel < 15%
Be an ambassador who embodies our Core Values, prioritizing the success of E Tech Group, our clients, and the professional development of our associates.
You have:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent work experience.
5+ years of Industrial Automation experience directly related to design, controls, programming, and electrical engineering
Extensive experience using Company methods, tools, and processes specific to estimating and proposal management standards.
Extensive Excel / Spreadsheet Experience
MS Project Experience is a plus
Understanding of ERP / Project Costing Systems and parametric estimation tools.
Demonstrated ability to read, understand, and interpret drawings, specifications, technical documentation as well as RFP/RFQ documentation
Strong written and verbal communication skills
A DNA comprised of collaboration and teamwork.
Benefits & Perks:
401k + match + prompt enrollment. E Tech Group employees are 100% vested upon entry.
Prompt enrollment into Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits.
Generous paid time off that includes paid vacation, paid holidays, paid family leave and sick time off.
Learning and growth are key parts of the E Tech culture. We provide you with training and continuing education from day one, so you can advance your career. As an E Tech associate, you can unlock your greatest potential through challenges and opportunities.
