Technical Estimator | Automation, Controls & Validation

PACIV; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

HSA with employer contributions

Generous PTO and company-recognizedhol

Long-term career growth

Job summary

PACIV is seeking an experienced Technical Estimator in Indianapolis to develop scopes of work, solutions, and project estimates for automation, controls, instrumentation, and validation across pharmaceutical, biotech, and industrial manufacturing settings.

You will partner with engineering, operations, and suppliers to define project scope, review specifications, and craft accurate bids that drive strategic project decisions and business growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• 3+ years of experience in instrumentation, validation (CQV), system integration, or process automation.
• Ability to interpret technical specifications, drawings, and project scopes.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop technical and cost estimates for automation, controls, instrumentation, and validation projects.
• Review project specifications, engineering documents, and client requirements.
• Partner with engineering and operations teams to define project scope and execution strategies.
• Collaborate with vendors and subcontractors to obtain pricing and technical information.
• Help identify the most effective technical solutions for client needs.
• Participate in proposal development and client discussions.
• Support projects across pharmaceutical, biotechnology, food & beverage, and industrial manufacturing environments.
• Build relationships with clients, engineering teams, and business stakeholders.

Skills

Instrumentation

Validation (CQV)

System integration

Process automation

Technical interpretation

Communication & organization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical discipline

Job description

Indianapolis, IN

Use Your Engineering Experience to Shape Projects Before They Begin

Are you an Automation Engineer, Controls Engineer, Validation Engineer, System Integrator, or Project Engineer looking for a new challenge?

We are looking for a Technical Estimator to join our Indianapolis team to develop scopes of work, solutions, and project estimates for automation, controls, instrumentation, and validation projects across wastewater and manufacturing facilities.

This is an opportunity to move beyond the day-to-day project execution and have a direct impact on project strategy, technical solutions, and business growth while continuing to leverage your engineering expertise.

What You Will Do

• Develop technical and cost estimates for automation, controls, instrumentation, and validation projects
• Review project specifications, engineering documents, and client requirements
• Partner with engineering and operations teams to define project scope and execution strategies
• Collaborate with vendors and subcontractors to obtain pricing and technical information
• Help identify the most effective technical solutions for client needs
• Participate in proposal development and client discussions
• Support projects across pharmaceutical, biotechnology, food & beverage, and industrial manufacturing environments
• Build relationships with clients, engineering teams, and business stakeholders

What Makes This Position Different

• Influence projects before execution begins
• Expand your business, commercial, and technical skillset
• Gain visibility into project strategy and decision-making
• Build a path toward leadership, business development, or operations management
• Contribute to high-impact projects supporting leading manufacturers

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline
• 3+ years of experience in one or more of the following:
• Instrumentation
• Validation (CQV)
• System Integration
• Process Automation
• Ability to interpret technical specifications, drawings, and project scopes
• Strong communication and organizational skills

Preferred

• Experience supporting regulated manufacturing environments
• Experience developing project estimates, proposals, or technical documentation
• Familiarity with PLC-based control systems, instrumentation systems, process automation, or validation activities

Why PACIV

For more than 30 years, PACIV has provided automation & controls, validation, and instrumentation services to highly regulated manufacturing facilities across North America.

Joining PACIV means becoming part of a team where technical expertise is valued, growth is encouraged, and employees have the opportunity to contribute to complex projects that make a real impact.

• 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting
• HSA with employer contributions
• Generous PTO and company-recognized holidays
• Long-term career growth within a stable and growing organization

Additional Information

• No C2C or 1099 arrangements
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States; sponsorship is not available