Controls Design Estimator

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Evaluate and confirm mechanical designs and layouts for electrical and control feasibility.

• Proactively identify technical risks, gaps, or constructability issues.

• Ensure that proposed solutions are in line with KPI standards, preferred architecture, and delivery models.

• Create initial electrical system concepts adhering to IEC/US standards, customer specifications, and KPI guidelines.

• Outline the approach for control panels and power distribution strategies.

• Determine power requirements and ratings for single line diagrams and control panels.

• Establish assumptions regarding network and controls architecture.

• Develop and distribute bills of materials for panels and field devices.

• Utilize Autodesk ACAD-E and other KPI custom tools to produce control panel, power distribution single-line, conveyor layout, and various electrical drawings.

• Specify the high-level controls scope and integration strategy.

• Collaborate with Controls and Electrical Engineering leads to ensure all solutions are feasible.

• Estimate electrical equipment needs, including panels, devices, power distribution, and field components.

• Create labor estimates for electrical and controls engineering tasks.

• Work alongside Sales on the development of technical proposals, cost drivers, trade-offs, and transition to execution teams post-award.

• Assist with documentation and compliance efforts.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent engineering credentials.

• Over 5 years of experience in pre-sales support, applications engineering, or technical estimation.

• Familiarity with NEC, NFPA, and UL508A standards.

• Proficient in using AutoCAD-Electrical (ACAD-E) for creating, reading, and interpreting electrical drawings and schematics.

• Knowledge of Allen Bradley electrical products.

• In-depth understanding of industrial networking, including EtherNet/IP, DeviceNet, ControlNet, and Profinet.

• Experience with conveyor systems and material handling equipment (MHE), sorters, palletizers, and electrical components.

• Proficient in safety PLCs, machine automation, and PLC/software interfacing.

• Excellent communication and documentation abilities.

• Capable of leading technical discussions with customers and cross-functional teams.

• Ability to juggle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary ranging from 110,000 to 130,000 USD per year.

• Medical Insurance coverage.

• Dental Insurance coverage.

• Vision Insurance coverage.

• Health Care Concierge Service.

• 401(k) Retirement Plan (both Pre-tax & Roth options available).

• Company-funded Basic Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.

• Optional Life & AD&D Insurance.

• Voluntary coverage for Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance.

• Pet Insurance offerings.

• Milk Stork Program.

• Wellness Program featuring gift card redemption and wellness challenges.

• Paid Time Off including Vacation, Sick leave, and 10 Holidays.

• Opportunities for Training & Development.