As the Estimating Engineer you will be part of theEstimating Department that will provide the Sales Division with support byperforming proposal preparation and in-depth analysis of engineering anddesign.
This position offersan exciting opportunity within an innovative, fast-growing company.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- You will be responsible for providing technical quotations of the company’s Low Voltage (LV) and Medium Voltage (MV) switchgear through the analysis of costs for engineering projects based on an analysis of project technical requirements.
- Collect and analyze all project costs, including raw materials, labor, equipment and tooling to ensure estimates are accurate.
- Identify and quantify potential cost uncertainties to ensure costing models capture the full range of potential costs.
- Updates costs as necessary based on new information and project scope changes.
- Estimating Engineers are required to interface with project management, engineering, and procurement departments.
- Responsibilities include reviewing and producing a proposal for request for quotes (RFQs), which includes reviewing and interpreting engineering drawings, specifications, and pertinent bid forms.
- Provide quotes for buyout items from our vendor partners as directed by sales.
- Review and summarize RFQ documents to share pertinent information with the Sales team.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering and a minimum of 3 years of experience in manufacturing electrical power distribution equipment.
- Experience in reading single line diagrams and specifications.
- Strong knowledge of LV/MV switchgear and previous manufacturing experience is preferred.
- Experience with complex proposals/quotations in manufacturing environment is preferred.
- Excellent computer, communication, and organizational skills are a must.
- Experience with paralleling controls and/or PLC/HMI controls are a preferred.
- Travel will be required during on-boarding and training period. This period will last 3-6 months and require up to 25% travel during that time.
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Hikinex is a company that provides scalable business support.
We specialize on supporting growing businesses. Our HIKINEX agents are found, trained, and promoted to effortlessly integrate into businesses of all sizes. in a diverse number of different industries We are passionate about our clients and strive to provide an unrivaled experience. As a result, our employees are highly trained, our services are fully scalable, and our monthly plans are commitment free. We've invest heavily into our clients, and our processes reflect our commitment to their success. Your team at HIKINEX is dedicated to your success.
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