Controls Engineer, PLC / Estimator

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

📋 Description

• Engage with industrial clients to understand their operational needs and design control system architectures.

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

• Analyze proposal specifications and drawings for estimates related to industrial electrical projects.

• Provide estimates for new construction projects and retrofit enhancements.

• Recognize opportunities to upgrade aging industrial infrastructure, including migrations from legacy Allen-Bradley PLC-5 systems.

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

• Prepare project takeoffs, submittals, and proposals.

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

• Ensure timely completion of client-required documentation.

• Draft inclusions, exclusions, and clarifications for estimates.

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

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

• Maintain documentation supporting estimate figures and supplier pricing.

• Assist colleagues in other departments, including estimates in different disciplines.

• Undertake 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.

• Comprehensive 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 with automation and controls, PLCs, instrumentation, valves, mechanical control panels, and electrical control panels is advantageous.

• Familiarity with NECA rates and structures.

• Knowledge of NEC/NFPA-70E standards.

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

• Ability to address and escalate conflicts in specifications and inaccuracies in drawings.

• Experience with estimating/installing electrical raceway, including cable tray, 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 interpret complex construction specifications related to electrical, automation, and control mechanical methods and means.

• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite.

• Familiarity with Microsoft Teams.

• Experience with AutoCAD/AutoCAD LT.

• Proficiency with Adobe Acrobat/Bluebeam.

• Advanced/expert experience with Accubid, including databases, projects, custom assemblies, labor rates, difficulty modifiers, and LiveCount.

• Fluency in English, with the ability to speak, read, and write proficiently.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to communicate effectively with customers, contractors, owners, and specialty equipment suppliers.

• Strong ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple responsibilities.

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

• Journeyman Electrician license is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.

• Opportunities for professional development and training.

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.

• Retirement savings plan with company matching.

• Flexible working hours and remote work options.