GEAR QUOTATION SPECIALIST

City Electric Supply; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

City Electric Supply is seeking a Gear Specialist to support our customers by providing estimates and blueprint takeoffs for bid jobs. You will work with our internal quotation software and focus on switchgear and power distribution.

The role requires a technical mindset, willingness to learn, and the ability to collaborate with branches, customer service, and the CES Online team to deliver accurate material estimates.

Qualifications

• Experience with gear and power distribution concepts.
• Ability to read one-line diagrams and schematics.
• Familiarity with cost estimation and BOM/takeoffs.

Responsibilities

• Act as SME for switchgear and power distribution.
• Analyze diagrams and determine switchgear type.
• Prepare material cost estimates.
• Qualify BoM requests and take offs.
• Read electrical specifications and drawings.
• Collaborate with branches and customer service.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Review and follow up on switchgear projects.
• Work cross-functionally within the CES Online division.
• Develop and maintain positive relations with customers and coworkers.
• Partner with the community.

Skills

Switchgear knowledge

Power distribution

Diagrams & schematics analysis

Tools

Quotation software

Job description

Looking to start an exciting new career? City Electric Supply offers excellent career opportunities for people who are friendly, motivated, and passionate about providing incredible customer service.

About City Electric Supply

CES is a family-owned electrical wholesaler with the benefits of a worldwide service network and the personal service of a neighborhood store. Our "customer service first" core value has allowed us to grow continually for over 65 years while keeping our founding principle of empowering people to make local business decisions. CES now employs more than 7,400 people at over 1,000 branches worldwide of which there are over 500 branches across North America. Our vision is to add 30-35 branches a year, while staying true to our Company values.

Summary

The Gear Specialist serves as an essential resource for our customers. The position is responsible for providing estimates and blueprint takeoffs utilizing our internal quotation software for bid jobs. The successful candidate will be technically minded with the willingness to learn and expand their knowledge of Gear and Power Distribution.

Essential Job Functions

• Acting as the Subject Matter Expert with an emphasis on Switchgear and Power Distribution.
• Analyze customer one-line diagrams and schematics and research type of switchgear needed.
• Prepare cost estimates of material.
• Qualify BoM Requests and Take offs.
• Read and interpret electrical specifications, electrical drawings, equipment drawings and other pertinent project documentation.
• Collaborate with branches and customer service representatives.
• Performs other duties and/or projects as assigned.
• Reviews, identifies and follows up on all aspects of the Switchgear projects.
• Works cross functionally within the CES Online division.
• Ability to develop and maintain positive relations with customers, coworkers and supervisors.
• Partner with the community.