Electrical Estimator/Application Engineer in Wixom

Energy Jobline ZR; Wixom (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K

PTO

Paid holidays

Job summary

Energy Jobline ZR is seeking an Application Engineer – Technical Estimating & Proposals to bridge customer requirements with manufacturing solutions. You will review RFQs, evaluate electrical specifications, size equipment, and build cost-effective technical proposals.

The role involves coordinating with internal engineering, sales, and customers to refine project scope and deliver complete quotation packages with supporting documentation.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in technical pricing or proposal development for electrical or industrial equipment.
• Strong understanding of electrical voltage, current and power distribution fundamentals.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to interface with engineering teams and technical buyers.

Responsibilities

• Review RFQs and analyze non-standard, complex electrical systems.
• Perform technical calculations to size equipment based on power, current, and voltage requirements.
• Prepare quotation packages, technical specs, and supporting proposal documents.
• Coordinate with vendors, engineering, sales, and customers to refine project scope.

Skills

Cost estimating

Electrical fundamentals

Technical communication

Education

Associate or Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

Application Engineer – Technical Estimating & Proposals

About the Role:

Are you a technically minded estimator or technical quoter who understands electrical systems? We are recruiting an Application Engineer for a leading manufacturer of critical power testing equipment.

In this role, you will be the key bridge between customer technical requirements and manufacturing solutions. You’ll review incoming requests for quotes (RFQs), evaluate electrical specifications, configure custom equipment solutions, build cost profiles, and deliver winning technical proposals.

Key Responsibilities:

• RFQ Review & Evaluation: Analyze non-standard, complex customer RFQs for critical electrical testing systems.

• Technical Calculations: Evaluate customer power requirements—calculating maximum kW, kVA, current, voltage, phases, duty cycles, and load profiles to properly size equipment.

• Proposal & Cost Build-Up: Establish equipment configurations (portable, trailer-mounted, rooftop, containerized) and build accurate, cost-effective commercial proposals.

• Vendor & Cross-Functional Coordination: Gather third-party quotes for ancillary gear (cables, transformers, trailers) and partner with internal engineering, sales, and end-customers to refine project scope.

• Documentation: Prepare complete quotation packages, technical specifications, and supporting proposal documentation.

Why Apply?

• High-growth sector supporting mission-critical industries (data centers, utilities, heavy industrial).

• Direct visibility and career growth backing strong internal technical and leadership teams.

• Stable, direct-hire position with competitive pay and comprehensive health, retirement, and PTO benefits.

Requirements

• Experience: 3+ years of experience in technical product pricing, cost estimating, or technical proposal development for electrical or industrial equipment.

• Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of electrical voltage, current, and power distribution fundamentals.

• Education: Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering , or equivalent hands-on technical quoting experience.

• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills to interface with engineering teams and technical buyers.

Benefits:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401K
• PTO
• Paid holidays