Electrical Project Quotation Specialist

Sonepar Canada, Inc.; Council Bluffs (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401K match

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Echo Electric, a Sonepar brand, is seeking a Project Quotations Specialist in Council Bluffs, IA to coordinate bidding for customer requests and projects, ensuring timely, accurate quotes aligned with sales goals.

The role requires evaluating bid documents, CAD drawings, and product knowledge, plus strong communication and analytical skills. Shift: Monday–Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM; competitive benefits included.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience with quoting substations and distribution equipment.
• Comprehensive knowledge of high voltage electrical industry preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in business or related field preferred, or equivalent on the job experience as determined by Echo Electric.
• Knowledge of estimating software.
• Demonstrated customer and vendor relationship building and maintenance skills.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and concisely in written and verbal formats.
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills.
• Ability to accurately read CAD drawings and spec layouts.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate bid documents, one line diagrams, drawings to generate and submit competitive bids.
• Monitors ordering activities associated with bid projects to ensure pricing and terms accuracy.
• Communicates proactively with customers throughout the quotation/bid process.
• Formulates unique pricing strategies in collaboration with sales and management representatives.
• Stays informed about inventory, including appropriate product substitutions.
• Develops and enhances product knowledge, attending relevant training classes.
• Negotiates special pricing contracts and maintain accurate documentation.
• Fosters effective working relationships with Sales Associates, Inside Sales Associates, and support personnel.
• Exchanges customers’ needs information timely.

Skills

Substation quoting

HV electrical knowledge

CAD drawings interpretation

Customer relations

Communication

Analytical skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Reading layouts

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Estimating software

Job description

Echo Electric, a Sonepar brand, is seeking a Project Quotations Specialist in Council Bluffs, IA to coordinate bidding for customer requests and projects, ensuring timely, accurate quotes aligned with sales goals.

The role requires evaluating bid documents, CAD drawings, and product knowledge, plus strong communication and analytical skills. Shift: Monday–Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM; competitive benefits included.