Intermediate Capital Cost Estimator (Electrical & Instrumentation)

twd.applytojob.com; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

TWD is seeking an Intermediate Capital Cost Estimator (Electrical & Instrumentation) to join our Pittsburgh, PA team. The role focuses on estimating E&I scope for high-speed manufacturing and food & beverage facilities, integrating HACCP-driven design considerations and sanitary requirements.

The candidate will perform detailed take-offs, price automation systems, and coordinate with vendors to obtain current market pricing, while ensuring safe, compliant, and cost-effective solutions.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years estimating experience in Electrical & Instrumentation for process/manufacturing or F&B environments.
• Degree or diploma in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation Technology, or Journeyman/Certification with estimating experience.
• Knowledge of instrumentation and control systems designed for food safety and HACCP compliance.
• Familiarity with AACE Recommended Practices; certification is an asset.
• Experience with consulting cost and schedule risk assessments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• E&I take-offs from single-line diagrams, instrument indexes, cable schedules, and loop diagrams for power, control, and network architectures.
• Account for HACCP requirements in E&I estimates, including washdown-rated enclosures and sanitary sensors.
• Estimate costs for process automation including machine vision, PLCs, DCS, SCADA, and automated packaging controls.
• Price greenfield underground duct banks and brownfield upgrades without disrupting production or compromising food safety.
• Apply labor hours for cable pulling, terminations, calibration, and loop testing, considering hygiene protocols.
• Author the E&I section of the Basis of Estimate (BOE) and engage vendors for current pricing.

Skills

Estimating

Electrical & Instrumentation

Food & Beverage

AACE Familiarity

Vendor Pricing

Education

Electrical Engineering

Instrumentation Technology

Journeyman Certification

Job description

Intermediate Capital Cost Estimator (Electrical & Instrumentation)

TWD is an engineering, procurement, and construction management consulting company providing project development, execution and specialty engineering services for the oil and gas industry with expertise ranging from refinery, pipelines, renewables, food and beverage, power, downstream chemical processing, and much more. Our team is dedicated to providing clients with effective business and technical solutions through exceptional levels of service, innovation and flexibility.

TWD is currently seeking an Intermediate Capital Cost Estimator (Electrical & Instrumentation) Preference in our Pittsburgh, PA office.

Position Overview:

We are seeking an Intermediate Capital Cost Estimator specializing in Electrical and Instrumentation (E&I). Candidate must be able to estimate electrical and instrumentation. Your background could be an E&I designer or engineer we will train the right candidate on estimating. You will quantify and price electrical power distribution, complex automation systems, and field instrumentation for high-speed manufacturing and Food & Beverage facilities. A key component of this role involves understanding how HACCP protocols dictate the selection, pricing, and installation methods of E&I components in washdown and food-safe environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• E&I Take-offs: Perform detailed material take-offs from single-line diagrams, instrument indexes, cable schedules, and loop diagrams for power, control, and network architectures.
• HACCP & Sanitary Instrumentation: Account for HACCP requirements in E&I estimates, including washdown-rated (NEMA 4X/IP69K) enclosures, sanitary sensors for monitoring Critical Control Points (CCPs), standoffs for equipment, and hygienic cable routing practices that prevent debris accumulation.
• Automation & Controls: Estimate costs for process automation specific to F&B and manufacturing, including machine vision systems, PLCs, DCS, SCADA systems, and automated packaging controls.
• Greenfield vs. Brownfield: Accurately price greenfield underground duct banks while also estimating brownfield challenges such as upgrading legacy field instruments without disrupting production or compromising food safety.
• Labor & Installation: Apply appropriate labor hours for cable pulling (in sanitary stainless steel tray systems), terminations, instrument calibration, and loop testing, factoring in site-specific productivity and gowning/hygiene protocols.
• Documentation & Sourcing: Author the E&I section of the Basis of Estimate (BOE) document and engage with electrical/automation vendors to obtain current market pricing for specialized, food-grade instrumentation.

Qualifications:

• 2-5years of estimating experience dedicated to Electrical and Instrumentation scopes in process, manufacturing, or F&B environments.
• Degree or diploma in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation Technology, or Journeyman Electrician/Instrumentation certification with equivalent estimating experience.
• Knowledge of instrumentation and control systems specifically designed for food safety, harsh washdown environments, and HACCP compliance.
• Familiarity with AACE Recommended Practices; actively working towards AACE certification is an asset.
• Experience with consulting cost and schedule risk assessments a plus

We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome all qualified applicants. If you require accommodation at any time throughout the recruitment process, please contact our Human Resources Team.