Estimator - Mass Transfer Equipment & Tower Internals

Koch-Glitsch; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Koch-Glitsch in Wichita, KS is seeking an Estimator to support proposal development by estimating material, design, and fabrication costs for tower internals used in refining and petrochemical industries.

The role collaborates with process engineers, equipment engineers, sales, quality, and fabrication teams to ensure accurate estimates, manage cost drivers, and improve competitiveness while meeting technical requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience with mass transfer equipment or separations technology.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings or technical specifications.
• Must have legal authorization to work permanently in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Prepare competitive, detailed, and accurate estimates for the design and fabrication of trays, tower internals, and related equipment.
• Interpret drawings and specifications to determine scope, materials, hardware needs, and fabrication complexity.
• Collaborate with process engineers, equipment engineers, sales, quality, and fabrication teams to validate scope and costs.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry standards, materials, fabrication techniques, and market pricing.

Skills

Mass transfer experience

Reading engineering drawings

Estimating cost experience

Cross-functional collaboration

US work authorization

Tools

Estimating software

Spreadsheets

Databases

Job description

Koch-Glitsch in Wichita, KS is seeking an Estimator to support proposal development by estimating material, design, and fabrication costs for tower internals used in refining and petrochemical industries.

The role collaborates with process engineers, equipment engineers, sales, quality, and fabrication teams to ensure accurate estimates, manage cost drivers, and improve competitiveness while meeting technical requirements.