Controls Design Estimator – Pre‑Sales Electrical

KPI Solutions; United States; On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

AD&D Insurance

Pet Insurance

Wellness Program

Paid Time Off

Training & Development

Job summary

KPI Solutions seeks a Controls Design Engineer - Controls & Electrical to validate mechanical designs, develop preliminary electrical concepts, and estimate equipment and labor for MHE projects.

You will bridge Sales, Mechanical and Controls/Electrical leads, ensuring proposals reflect realistic scope, cost and execution plans, while delivering compliant drawings, BOMs and clear documentation for handoff to execution teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• 5+ years of pre-sales, applications engineering, or technical estimation.
• Knowledge of NEC and NFPA and UL508A.
• Experience using AutoCAD-Electrical (ACAD-E) to create, read and interpret electrical drawings and schematics.
• Knowledge of Allen Bradley electrical products.
• Strong understanding of industrial networking (EtherNet/IP, DeviceNet, ControlNet, Profinet).
• Experience with conveyor and MHE control systems (sorters, conveyors, palletizers, panel electrical components).
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to lead technical conversations with customers and cross-functional teams.
• Capable of managing multiple priorities in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Review and validate mechanical designs and layouts for controls and electrical feasibility.
• Identify technical risks, gaps, or constructability concerns early.
• Develop preliminary electrical system concepts using standards and KPI guidelines.
• Calculate power requirements and ratings for single line diagrams and control panels.
• Develop and release bill of materials for panels and field devices.
• Utilize AutoCAD-E and KPI custom tools to complete drawings for control panels and layouts.
• Define high-level Controls scope and integration approach.
• Collaborate with Controls and Electrical Engineering leads to ensure feasibility.
• Estimate electrical equipment, including panels, devices, power distribution, and field components.
• Develop electrical and controls engineering labor estimates.
• Partner with Sales to support technical proposal development and handoff to execution teams.
• Documentation & Compliance

Skills

Industrial networking

Leadership & communication

Pre-sales/estimation experience

Multi-priority management

Project collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical (ACAD-E)

Allen-Bradley products

Job description

KPI Solutions seeks a Controls Design Engineer - Controls & Electrical to validate mechanical designs, develop preliminary electrical concepts, and estimate equipment and labor for MHE projects.

You will bridge Sales, Mechanical and Controls/Electrical leads, ensuring proposals reflect realistic scope, cost and execution plans, while delivering compliant drawings, BOMs and clear documentation for handoff to execution teams.