Automation Proposals & Estimating Lead

Knobelsdorff Enterprises; Eagan (MN); On-site; USD 111,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% health and dental coverage

HSA contributions

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays & PTO

Job summary

Knobelsdorff Enterprises seeks an Automation Proposal and Estimating Specialist to drive opportunity development from RFQ to final proposal. You will define scope, craft accurate quotations, and collaborate with multiple internal teams to ensure commercially competitive, technically sound bids.

The role emphasizes traveling to customer sites, refining processes, and delivering high-quality proposals in a fast-paced environment. A strong automation background is required.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years in industrial automation, controls engineering, or automation project execution.
• Ability to read P&IDs, electrical schematics, control panel drawings, network diagrams, and bid packages.
• Understanding of industrial control systems and process control applications.
• Experience coordinating with Engineering, Operations, Manufacturing, Project Management, and Business Development teams.
• Willingness to travel up to 20% of time.

Responsibilities

• Own automation opportunities from initial RFQ through final proposal submission.
• Develop detailed quotations covering controls engineering, PLC programming, HMI/SCADA, panels, and related costs.
• Maintain consistency across automation quotations and ensure clear scope descriptions and assumptions.
• Coordinate proposal development with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure alignment and quality.
• Travel to customer sites for site reviews and scope development as needed.

Skills

Industrial automation experience

PLC/HMI/SCADA knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

Technical communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Industrial Engineering

Certifications: PMP/CAP/PE (optional)

Tools

Rockwell Automation/Allen-Bradley

Ignition/FactoryTalk/Wonderware

VTScada/AVEVA/SCADA platforms

Job description

Knobelsdorff Enterprises seeks an Automation Proposal and Estimating Specialist to drive opportunity development from RFQ to final proposal. You will define scope, craft accurate quotations, and collaborate with multiple internal teams to ensure commercially competitive, technically sound bids.

The role emphasizes traveling to customer sites, refining processes, and delivering high-quality proposals in a fast-paced environment. A strong automation background is required.