Sales Support Estimator

Toric Engineering; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Toric Engineering is seeking an Estimator to support sales and project teams with accurate cost estimating, quoting, and bid preparation. You will review specifications, develop budgets, create scope letters, and coordinate with engineering, production, and vendors to ensure quotes reflect project requirements.

You will assist inside sales and business development, helping ensure competitive, profitable proposals aligned with Toric’s standards for quality and service.

Qualifications

• Strong math and writing background with analytical and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Excel for data analysis, quoting, and reporting.
• Ability to read and interpret specifications and what to quote.
• Ability to read P&ID drawings and electrical schematics.
• Extreme attention to detail to capture all project costs.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong interpersonal, team-oriented mindset and customer focus.
• Ability to work independently and be accountable for results.

Responsibilities

• Learn water and wastewater market and related control processes.
• Assist in preparation of customer quotes, budgets, and project bids.
• Read and interpret specifications, P&IDs, and electrical drawings to define scope.
• Perform detailed takeoffs for material, labor, and subcontract costs.
• Request and evaluate vendor quotes.
• Create budgets using Excel.
• Develop concise scope letters with inclusions/exclusions.
• Support sales with bids, drawings, and specifications.
• Follow up on quotes and bids in the sales tracking system.
• Maintain professional communication with customers, PMs, engineers, and leadership.
• Maintain an organized workspace and represent Toric professionally.
• Demonstrate ownership and pursue continuous improvement.

Skills

Math & Writing

Excel proficiency

Read specs

P&ID interpretation

Read electrical schematics

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

Independence

Integrity

Education

Bachelor’s or Associate's degree in electrical engineering technology, construction management, or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

SEE Electrical

CAD software

Salesforce

Job description

Summary

The Estimator position plays a key role in supporting Toric’s sales and project teams through accurate and timely cost estimating, quoting, and bid preparation. This role is responsible for reviewing project specifications and drawings, developing budgets, creating scope letters, and coordinating with engineering, production, and vendors to ensure that quotes reflect project requirements. The Estimator will assist both inside sales and business development efforts, helping ensure consistent, competitive, and profitable proposals that align with Toric’s standards for quality and service.

• Learn the water and wastewater market and related control processes.
• Understand Toric Engineering workflows, including engineering, manufacturing, and field service operations.
• Assist in the preparation of customer quotes, budgets, and project bids.
• Read and interpret specifications, P&IDs, and electrical drawings to determine scope of work.
• Perform detailed takeoffs from drawings to develop material, labor, and subcontract cost estimates.
• Request and evaluate quotes from vendors and suppliers.
• Develop concise and accurate scope letters that clearly define inclusions and exclusions.
• Assist the sales team with formal project bids, proposal drawings, and specifications.
• Follow up on outstanding quotes and bids, maintaining updates in the sales tracking system.
• Provide concise and professional communication between customers, project managers, engineers, and leadership.
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace.
• Represent Toric with professionalism and attention to detail at all times.
• Demonstrate ownership of assigned tasks, learning from mistakes, and striving for continuous improvement.

Summary

The Estimator position plays a key role in supporting Toric’s sales and project teams through accurate and timely cost estimating, quoting, and bid preparation. This role is responsible for reviewing project specifications and drawings, developing budgets, creating scope letters, and coordinating with engineering, production, and vendors to ensure that quotes reflect project requirements. The Estimator will assist both inside sales and business development efforts, helping ensure consistent, competitive, and profitable proposals that align with Toric’s standards for quality and service.

Essentials Duties & Functions

• Learn the water and wastewater market and related control processes.
• Understand Toric Engineering workflows, including engineering, manufacturing, and field service operations.
• Assist in the preparation of customer quotes, budgets, and project bids.
• Read and interpret specifications, P&IDs, and electrical drawings to determine scope of work.
• Perform detailed takeoffs from drawings to develop material, labor, and subcontract cost estimates.
• Request and evaluate quotes from vendors and suppliers.
• Create budgets using Excel.
• Develop concise and accurate scope letters that clearly define inclusions and exclusions.
• Assist the sales team with formal project bids, proposal drawings, and specifications.
• Follow up on outstanding quotes and bids, maintaining updates in the sales tracking system.
• Provide concise and professional communication between customers, project managers, engineers, and leadership.
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace.
• Represent Toric with professionalism and attention to detail at all times.
• Demonstrate ownership of assigned tasks, learning from mistakes, and striving for continuous improvement.

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Strong math and writing background with excellent analytical and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data analysis, quoting, and reporting.
• Ability to read and interpret specifications and understand what to quote.
• Ability to read and understand P&ID drawings and electrical schematics.
• Extreme attention to detail, ensuring that all project costs and accessories are captured.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to handle multiple deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a customer-focused, team-oriented attitude.
• Ability to work independently and maintain accountability for results.
• Professional integrity, reliability, and commitment to quality.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Experience in the water/wastewater or electrical control systems industry.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, SEE Electrical, or other CAD software.
• Experience preparing quotes or budgets for control panels, SCADA systems, or instrumentation.
• Knowledge of electrical components, PLCs, VFDs, and instrumentation.
• Experience working with vendors, suppliers, and A&E firms on bid packages.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and electrical diagrams.
• Bachelor’s or Associate's degree in electrical engineering technology, Construction Management, or related field preferred, or related experience
• Proficiency with Salesforce experience a plus.

Onboarding & Support

• One week of onboarding
• Ongoing technical support and training

Why Join Us?

• Be a key player in expanding a high-growth region for a respected system integrator
• Be part of the Vessco Water family, one of the nation’s largest water-focused organizations
• Make a real impact on the sustainability and performance of municipal water systems
• Opportunities for professional growth and cross-training with a technically advanced team

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools or controls, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand, talk and hear. This job operates in a combination of a professional office environment and a warehouse environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and photocopiers. This is a full-time position. Standard days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand. The performance of this position may occasionally require exposure to the manufacturing areas, which may require the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses with side shields and mandatory hearing protection.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

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