Remote Automation Estimating Engineer

E Tech Group

Knoxville (TN)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

401k + match

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

Job summary

E Tech Group in Knoxville, TN is seeking a Proposal and Estimating Engineer to lead estimate development for industrial automation projects across Life Sciences, Food & Beverage, Consumer Products, and Material Handling.

Responsibilities include reviewing RFPs, drawings and specs, developing labor/material/time estimates, presenting numbers, and driving standardized estimating processes while collaborating with engineering and project management. Remote work within EST with travel is required.

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

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.