Pre-Sales Controls Engineer & Estimator

Kpi-Solutions; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Training & Development

Pet Insurance

Job summary

KPI Solutions seeks a Controls Design Engineer – Controls & Electrical in the United States. You will validate mechanical designs, develop preliminary electrical concepts, and estimate equipment and labor. The role bridges Sales with Mechanical and Controls/Electrical Engineering to ensure realistic scope and costs for MHE projects.

Requirements include a B.E. in Electrical Engineering, 5+ years in pre‑sales or technical estimation, and proficiency with ACAD-E and Allen Bradley.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• 5+ years pre-sales or applications engineering or technical estimation experience.
• Knowledge of NEC, NFPA and UL508A.
• Experience using AutoCAD-Electrical (ACAD-E) to create/read schematics.
• Knowledge of Allen Bradley electrical products.
• Strong understanding of industrial networking (EtherNet/IP, DeviceNet, Profinet, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Review and validate mechanical designs and layouts for controls and electrical feasibility.
• Identify technical risks, gaps, or constructability concerns early.
• Ensure proposed solutions align with KPI standards, preferred architecture, and delivery model.
• Develop preliminary electrical system concepts using IEC/US standards and KPI guidelines.
• Define high‑level Controls scope and integration approach.
• Collaborate with Engineering leads to ensure feasibility.
• Estimate electrical equipment, including panels, devices, and distribution.
• Develop electrical and controls engineering labor estimates.
• Support technical proposal development with Sales and provide cost-driver insights.
• Documentation & Compliance.

Skills

Communication

Documentation

Technical leadership

Multitasking

Industrial networking

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

ACAD-Electrical

Allen Bradley

Job description

KPI Solutions seeks a Controls Design Engineer – Controls & Electrical in the United States. You will validate mechanical designs, develop preliminary electrical concepts, and estimate equipment and labor. The role bridges Sales with Mechanical and Controls/Electrical Engineering to ensure realistic scope and costs for MHE projects.

Requirements include a B.E. in Electrical Engineering, 5+ years in pre‑sales or technical estimation, and proficiency with ACAD-E and Allen Bradley.