Industrial Automation Proposal & Estimating Engineer

E Tech Group; Knoxville (TN); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

Medical/ Dental / Vision benefits

Paid time off

Training & development

Job summary

E Tech Group, a leading engineering and system integration firm, seeks a Proposal and Estimating Engineer to develop estimates for industrial automation projects across Consumer Products, Food & Beverage, Life Sciences, and Material Handling. You will collaborate with the Business Development team to standardize methods and improve proposal processes.

Responsibilities include reviewing RFPs, interacting with customers on scope, preparing cost estimates, and creating comprehensive proposal

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent work experience.
• 5+ years of Industrial Automation experience directly related to design, controls, programming, and electrical engineering.
• Extensive experience using company methods, tools, and processes specific to estimating and proposal management standards.
• Extensive Excel / Spreadsheet Experience.
• MS Project Experience is a plus.
• Understanding of ERP / Project Costing Systems and parametric estimation tools.
• Demonstrated ability to read, understand, and interpret drawings, specifications, technical documentation as well as RFP/RFQ documentation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• A DNA comprised of collaboration and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Prepare work to be estimated by reviewing requests for proposals (RFP), engineering drawings, specifications, and related documents.
• Meet with customers to review the technical scope and engineering requirements.
• Develop estimates by identifying labor, material, travel expenses, and time requirements by studying RFPs, engineering drawings, specifications, and related documents.
• Compute costs by analyzing labor, material, and time requirements.
• Resolve discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information.
• Work closely with E Tech engineers and project managers to refine estimates
• Present prepared estimate by assembling and displaying numerical and descriptive information.
• Create proposal document by entering scope, deliverable, schedule, risk, and clarification information from the estimate into existing proposal template.
• Prepare special reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
• Maintain cost database by entering and backing up data.
• Maintain technical knowledge by attending educational workshops and reviewing technical publications.
• Work remotely within EST and travel
• Be an ambassador who embodies our Core Values, prioritizing the success of E Tech Group, our clients, and the professional development of our associates.

Skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

Reading drawings

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Excel

MS Project

ERP / Project Costing Systems

Job description

E Tech Group, a leading engineering and system integration firm, seeks a Proposal and Estimating Engineer to develop estimates for industrial automation projects across Consumer Products, Food & Beverage, Life Sciences, and Material Handling. You will collaborate with the Business Development team to standardize methods and improve proposal processes.

Responsibilities include reviewing RFPs, interacting with customers on scope, preparing cost estimates, and creating comprehensive proposal