Technical Estimator - Automation, Controls, Validation & Instrumentation

Process Automation – Controls.Instruments.Validations, Inc.; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare premiums

401(k) match

HSA employer contributions

Vacation time

Professional development

Job summary

PACIV is seeking a Technical Estimator to join our Indianapolis, IN team, supporting automation, controls, instrumentation, and validation projects for manufacturing and life sciences clients. You will develop estimates, review specs, collaborate with engineers and vendors, and help shape solutions from concept through execution.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s in Engineering and 3+ years in automation or CQV, with strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field.
• 3+ years experience in automation, controls, instrumentation, validation (CQV), project engineering, system integration, or related technical discipline.
• Ability to understand technical specifications, engineering documents, and project scopes.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop estimates for automation, controls, instrumentation, and validation projects.
• Review project specifications, scopes of work, RFPs, and engineering documentation.
• Collaborate with engineers, project managers, and operations teams to develop technical solutions and project proposals.
• Work with vendors, subcontractors, and suppliers to obtain pricing and technical information.
• Support project planning efforts and help identify the best technical approach for client needs.
• Build strong relationships with clients and internal stakeholders.
• Support projects across manufacturing, process automation, life sciences, and industrial environments.
• Participate in client meetings and industry events as a technical resource.

Skills

Automation

Controls

Instrumentation

CQV

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Technical Estimator - Automation, Controls, Instrumentation & Validation

Indianapolis, IN

Shape High-Impact Automation Projects

Are you an Automation Engineer, Controls Engineer, Instrumentation Engineer, Validation (CQV) professional, or Project Engineer looking to expand your influence beyond project execution?

We are looking for a Technical Estimator to join our Indianapolis, IN team to support the development of automation, controls, instrumentation, and validation projects for leading manufacturing and regulated industry clients. This role offers the opportunity to apply your technical expertise during the earliest stages of a project, helping define solutions, develop project scope, and support successful project delivery.

If you enjoy solving technical challenges, collaborating with engineering teams, and influencing how projects are planned and executed, this may be the next step in your career.

What You Will Do

• Develop estimates for automation, controls, instrumentation, and validation projects
• Review project specifications, scopes of work, RFPs, and engineering documentation
• Collaborate with engineers, project managers, and operations teams to develop technical solutions and project proposals
• Work with vendors, subcontractors, and suppliers to obtain pricing and technical information
• Support project planning efforts and help identify the best technical approach for client needs
• Build strong relationships with clients and internal stakeholders
• Support projects across manufacturing, process automation, life sciences, and industrial environments
• Participate in client meetings and industry events as a technical resource

Looking for Your Next Challenge?

If you have experience in automation, controls, instrumentation, validation (CQV), or project engineering and want greater influence on project success, this role offers the opportunity to help define technical solutions and support complex projects from concept through execution.

What We Are Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field
• 3+ years experience in automation, controls, instrumentation, validation (CQV), project engineering, system integration, or a related technical discipline
• Ability to understand technical specifications, engineering documents, and project scopes
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills

Preferred

• Experience in manufacturing, industrial automation, life sciences, or engineering services
• Experience developing project estimates, proposals, or technical documentation
• Customer-facing engineering experience
• Familiarity with instrumentation systems, PLC-based controls, validation activities, or process automation environments

Why Join PACIV?

For more than 30 years, PACIV has delivered automation, controls, instrumentation, and validation solutions to clients in highly regulated and complex manufacturing environments.

In this role, you will:

• Influence projects before execution begins
• Work alongside experienced automation and controls professionals
• Expand both your technical and commercial expertise
• Gain visibility into project strategy and solution development
• Contribute to complex engineering projects across multiple industries
• Build a long-term career with a well-established engineering organization

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 90% employer-paid healthcare premiums
• 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting
• Health Savings Account with employer contributions
• Generous Vacation Time and company-recognized holidays
• Professional development and career growth opportunities

Additional Information

• Full-time, direct-hire position
• No Corp to Corp (C2C) or 1099 arrangements
• PACIV does not provide H-1B sponsorship or transfer support.
• PACIV does not partner with external recruiting agencies

PACIV is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering an inclusive and respectful workplace.

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