Proposal and Estimating Engineer

About the role

We are seeking an Application Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent work experience, 5+ years of Industrial Automation experience, extensive experience using our methods, tools, and processes, extensive Excel and MS Project experience, understanding of ERP/Project Costing Systems and parametric estimation tools, strong written and verbal communication skills, and a collaborative and team-oriented mindset.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• Prepare work to be estimated by reviewing requests for proposals (RFP), engineering drawings, specifications, and related documents.
• Present prepared estimate by assembling and displaying numerical and descriptive information.
• Be an ambassador who embodies our Core Values, prioritizing the success of E Tech Group, our clients, and the professional development of our associates.

Requirements

You must have a 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, and a collaborative and team-oriented mindset.

Qualifications

None specified.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills, 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, Collaborative and team-oriented mindset.

Benefits

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.

Pay

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Schedule

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