Work Model: This role can be performed remotely from an approved location, with flexibility based on business needs and applicable requirements.
We are seeking an experienced
Senior Quoting Specialist to join our Switchgear team. This position will play a key role in developing accurate, competitive, and technically sound quotations for complex electrical power distribution and switchgear projects.
The successful candidate will independently review customer specifications, drawings, and project requirements; develop detailed cost estimates and commercial quotations; manage multiple high-priority opportunities and customer accounts; and partner closely with Sales, Engineering, Operations, and other internal teams to develop solutions that meet both customer and business requirements.
This role requires strong technical knowledge of electrical equipment and power distribution systems, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to manage complex quotation activity in a fast-paced environment.
YOUR MISSIONMAIN RESPONSIBILITIES: - Independently review electrical drawings, single-line diagrams, specifications, bills of materials, and project documentation to determine project scope and technical requirements.
- Prepare accurate, competitive, and technically compliant quotations and cost estimates for complex switchgear, electrical panel, and power distribution opportunities.
- Analyze customer specifications and identify technical requirements, exceptions, risks, and potential cost impacts during the quotation process.
- Develop pricing based on materials, components, labor, engineering requirements, manufacturing considerations, and other project-related costs.
- Manage complex and high-value quotation requests from initial receipt through final proposal submission.
- Serve as a technical quoting resource for Sales and customers, providing guidance on product configurations, application requirements, pricing, and available solutions.
- Partner closely with Sales, Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, and other internal teams to develop technically appropriate and commercially competitive solutions.
- Manage and prioritize multiple customer accounts, projects, and quotation requests while consistently meeting required deadlines.
- Support clarification requests, revisions, value-engineering opportunities, and commercial negotiations throughout the quotation process.
- Maintain accurate quotation, pricing, customer, and opportunity information within Salesforce and applicable ERP systems.
- Review completed quotations for accuracy, completeness, technical compliance, and appropriate margins prior to submission.
- Provide guidance and technical support to less experienced quoting team members and share best practices across the team.
- Identify opportunities to improve quoting processes, pricing accuracy, turnaround time, and overall customer experience.
- Maintain a high level of responsiveness and customer satisfaction throughout the quotation and order process.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology, Business, or a related field preferred; equivalent technical education and relevant industry experience will also be considered.
- 5+ years of technical quoting, estimating, applications, or related experience within the electrical, switchgear, power distribution, or industrial automation industry.
- Demonstrated experience developing quotations and cost estimates for switchgear, electrical panels, power distribution equipment, or similar engineered electrical products.
- Strong ability to independently read and interpret electrical drawings, single-line diagrams, bills of materials, customer specifications, and technical documentation.
- Strong understanding of electrical components, equipment configurations, and engineered-to-order or configured-to-order products.
- Experience managing complex quotation packages with multiple technical and commercial requirements.
- Ability to analyze material, labor, engineering, and manufacturing requirements to develop accurate project pricing.
- Experience working directly with Sales, Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, and customers throughout the quotation process.
- Previous experience supporting large, complex, or strategic customer accounts is preferred.
- Experience within switchgear, critical power, data center infrastructure, power generation, or electrical distribution environments is considered a strong asset.
QUALIFICATIONS:- Strong technical aptitude and analytical skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and pricing accuracy.
- Strong organizational, prioritization, and time-management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple complex quotations and deadlines simultaneously.
- Strong commercial awareness and understanding of pricing, margins, and cost drivers.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Strong customer-facing and relationship-management skills.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across multiple departments.
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
- Working knowledge of ERP systems such as SAP or equivalent.
- Working knowledge of CRM systems such as Salesforce or equivalent.
- Ability to identify technical or commercial risks and escalate issues appropriately.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, project-driven environment with competing priorities.
LOCATION:This is a
remote position based out of Arlington, Texas, supporting Thomson Power Systems' Switchgear business and customers across the United States.
Benefits- Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Coverage
- Spending accounts (HSA, Health Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA)
- Paid Time Off and Holidays
- 401k Retirement Plan with Matching Employer Contributions
- Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
- Paid Leaves
- Tuition Assistance
