HV Substation Quotation Specialist: Bids & Pricing

Sonepar USA Inc; Council Bluffs (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401K match

Profit sharing

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Echo Electric, a leading electrical distributor, seeks a Project Quotations Specialist to coordinate bid processes, ensure accurate pricing, and liaise with customers to meet profitability targets. The role requires evaluating bid documents, monitoring orders, and developing pricing strategies in collaboration with sales and management.

The position is Monday–Friday, 8 AM–5 PM, on-site at our Iowa operations, with opportunities to grow through training and vendor relationships.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience with quoting substations and distribution equipment.
• Knowledge of high voltage electrical industry preferred.
• Ability to read CAD drawings and layouts.
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate bid documents and drawings to generate competitive bids.
• Monitor ordering activities to ensure pricing accuracy.
• Communicate proactively with customers throughout the quotation process.
• Formulate pricing strategies with sales and management.
• Maintain up-to-date product knowledge and substitutions.
• Negotiate pricing contracts and document work.
• Collaborate with Sales, Inside Sales, and support teams.

Skills

Bid evaluation

Customer communication

Pricing strategy

Reading CAD drawings

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor degree in business or related field

Tools

Estimating software

Job description

Echo Electric, a leading electrical distributor, seeks a Project Quotations Specialist to coordinate bid processes, ensure accurate pricing, and liaise with customers to meet profitability targets. The role requires evaluating bid documents, monitoring orders, and developing pricing strategies in collaboration with sales and management.

The position is Monday–Friday, 8 AM–5 PM, on-site at our Iowa operations, with opportunities to grow through training and vendor relationships.