Instrumentation & Controls Estimator

Keystone Engineering Group Inc; East Whiteland Township (PA); Hybrid; USD 98,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Training, development & career pathing

Casual dress code

Employee referral bonus

Life insurance & disability (short &/v

Paid time off

Holidays

401K plan

Pet friendly environment

Job summary

Keystone Engineering Group, Inc. is a Professional Engineering Firm and Systems Integrator with 25+ years of experience in design and design-build services for water, wastewater, and private industries.

The company seeks an estimator with 3–7 years in estimating, project management, and controls work to develop detailed cost estimates for instrumentation and controls projects. The role involves review of plans, site visits, client meetings, and coordination with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation, Construction Management, or related field preferred.
• 3-7 years of experience in estimating, project management, controls engineering, or related instrumentation and controls work.
• Experience within water/wastewater, industrial automation, or electrical construction industries preferred.
• Strong understanding of PLC-based control systems and instrumentation systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed and accurate cost estimates for instrumentation and controls projects.
• Review and interpret engineer plans, specifications, control schematics, panel drawings, and bid documents.
• Perform site visits to gather information required for estimating and project planning.
• Meet with clients to discuss project opportunities, requirements, schedules, and expectations.
• Coordinate with engineering, programming, panel shop, and field personnel during estimate development.
• Prepare and submit pricing proposals to general contractors, electrical contractors, and end users.
• Maintain estimate files, bid summaries, and project cost history records.

Skills

Estimating expertise

Project management

Controls engineering

Instrumentation systems

Reading drawings & specs

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Travel readiness

Education

Electrical Engineering/Instrumentation degree

Construction Management (preferred)

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

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9 days ago Requisition ID: 1009

Salary Range: $98,000.00 To $117,000.00 Annually

Keystone Engineering Group, Inc. is a Professional Engineering Firm and Systems Integrator with 25+ years of experience in Design and Design-Build services for Water, Wastewater, and private industries. We have five offices located inSoutheastern Pennsylvania, Northeastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Lewes Delaware, and Seaford Delaware.

Keystone has cultivated a strongemployee and clientcentered environmentwhere employees are valued, respected, and supported.

Our team effectively workstogether to deliver projects on time and on budget.

Required Qualifications:

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation, Construction Management, or related field preferred
• 3-7 years of experience in estimating, project management, controls engineering, or related instrumentation and controls work
• Experience within water/wastewater, industrial automation, or electrical construction industries preferred
• Strong understanding of PLC-based control systems and instrumentation systems
• Experience reviewing construction drawings, specifications, and control schematics
• Valid driver's license with ability to travel to client and project sites
• Strong understanding of instrumentation and control systems, electrical systems, and industrial automation
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, P&IDs, electrical schematics, control panel drawings, and construction specifications
• Knowledge of PLCs, HMI systems, SCADA platforms, industrial networking, and field instrumentation
• Familiarity with control panel fabrication and field installation practices
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships with clients and contractors
• Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and time management skills
• Ability to manage multiple estimates and deadlines simultaneously
• Ability to work independently while coordinating effectively with cross-functional teams
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to estimate accuracy
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel and Word
• Familiarity with estimating software and AutoCAD Electrical is a plus
• Comfortable presenting pricing, scope details, and technical concepts to customers and contractors

Responsibilities:

• Develop detailed and accurate cost estimates for instrumentation and controls projects
• Review and interpret engineer plans, specifications, control schematics, panel drawings, and bid documents
• Perform job walks and site evaluations to gather information required for estimating and project planning
• Meet with existing and prospective clients to discuss project opportunities, requirements, schedules, and expectations
• Cultivate positive working relationships with clients, contractors, vendors, and internal team members
• Identify and pursue public and private bid opportunities related to instrumentation and controls work
• Prepare and submit pricing proposals to general contractors, electrical contractors, mechanical contractors, municipalities, and end users
• Generate complete project pricing including, but not limited to:
• Instrumentation
• Operator interfaces and industrial computers
• HMI and SCADA software
• Electrical materials
• Field installation labor
• Startup and commissioning support
• Solicit and evaluate vendor and subcontractor quotations
• Coordinate with engineering, programming, panel shop, and field personnel during estimate development
• Create detailed scopes of work, clarifications, exclusions, and proposal documentation
• Maintain estimate files, bid summaries, and project cost history records
• Assist with budget development and change order pricing for ongoing projects
• Participate in pre-bid meetings, project walkthroughs, and customer presentations
• Review project handoff information with project managers and operations staff following project award
• Support continuous improvement of estimating processes, standards, and databases
• Ensure estimates and proposals align with company standards, safety requirements, and client specifications
• Hybrid Work Schedule
• Training, Professional Development and Career Pathing
• Casual Dress Code
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Company paid Life Insurance and Short & Long Term Disability
• Paid Time Off
• Holidays
• 401K Plan
• Pet Friendly Environment

Our Estimators travel locally to client sites and occasionally have overnight travel trips for projects.

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Keystone Engineering Group, Inc. does not sponsor employment visas for any positions.

Keystone is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment and advancement opportunities. Equal employment opportunity applies to all termsand conditions of recruiting and employment, including hiring, training, job assignment, promotion, compensation, and benefits.