Controls Engineer – PLC, Estimator

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

📋 Description

• Engage with industrial clients to gather operational needs and design suitable control system architectures.

• Create detailed cost estimates for comprehensive integration solutions, encompassing engineering, control panel fabrication, desktop HMI configuration, PLC programming, field installation, and commissioning.

• Analyze proposal specifications and drawings to estimate industrial electrical projects.

• Provide estimates for new construction projects and retrofit upgrades.

• Spot opportunities to update aging industrial infrastructure, including transitions from legacy Allen-Bradley PLC-5 systems.

• Participate in pre-bid meetings and conduct site visits to verify take-offs.

• Prepare project takeoffs, submittals, and proposals.

• Solicit vendor quotes for equipment and materials, including PLC and HMI hardware/software.

• Ensure timely completion of client-required documentation.

• Draft estimates detailing scope inclusions, exclusions, and clarifications.

• Recognize and fulfill customer needs, expectations, and requirements.

• Collaborate with employees, vendors, clients, and other stakeholders.

• Maintain organized backup files for estimates and supplier pricing records.

• Assist personnel in other departments, including those involved in estimating for different disciplines.

• Carry out additional tasks as assigned by the supervisor.

⛳️ Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience in the industrial electrical sector.

• A minimum of 2 years of experience in construction estimating.

• Journeyman Electrician license is preferred.

• Thorough knowledge of electrical systems, codes, and standards.

• Strong understanding of various PLC platforms and industrial networks.

• Capability to conceptualize and specify complete PLC/HMI hardware and software solutions based on limited customer input.

• Experience in automation and controls, including PLCs, instrumentation, valves, mechanical control panels, and electrical control panels is advantageous.

• Knowledge of NECA rates and structures.

• Familiarity with NEC/NFPA-70E standards.

• Understanding of material quoting, RFQs, and vendor processes.

• Ability to resolve or escalate specification conflicts and drawing discrepancies.

• Familiarity with estimating and installing electrical raceways, including cable trays, EMT, rigid, IMC, and plastibond.

• Proficiency in reading and interpreting electrical and automation construction drawings, wiring details, installation details, P&IDs, layout drawings, panel drawings, and BOMs.

• Ability to comprehend complex construction specifications related to electrical, automation, and control mechanical methods and means.

• Experience with Microsoft Office suite, Microsoft Teams, AutoCAD/AutoCAD LT, Adobe Acrobat/Bluebeam, and advanced/expert Accubid.

• Must be fluent in speaking, reading, and writing in English.

• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to effectively communicate with customers, contractors, owners, and specialty equipment suppliers to ascertain scopes and necessary materials/equipment.

• Capability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and adapt to changing priorities.

• Self-motivated, proactive, and an effective team player in a remote environment.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and compensation package.

• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.

• Health and wellness benefits.

• Flexible work environment.

• Support for continued education and certification.