Controls Engineer (PLC/Estimator)

JobgetherIndustrial automation

Remote work opportunity within the United States.Full-TimeSenior

Salary100,000 - 155,000 USD per year

Apply NowOpens the employer's application page

Job Details

Languages: Fluency in written and spoken English
Experience: At least 5 years of experience in the industrial electrical industry. At least 2 years of construction estimating experience.
Required Skills: Microsoft ExcelAutoCAD

Have at least 5 years of experience in the industrial electrical industry.
Have at least 2 years of construction estimating experience.
Bring in-depth knowledge of electrical systems, applicable codes, and industry standards.
Have a strong functional understanding of different PLC platforms and their integration within broader industrial networks.
Be able to conceptualize and specify complete PLC and HMI hardware and software solutions from limited customer requirements.
Know NECA labor rates and pricing structures, and understand their limitations.
Have working knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC) and NFPA 70E standards.
Be able to interpret electrical and automation construction drawings, wiring diagrams, installation details, P&IDs, layout drawings, panel drawings, and bills of materials.
Have advanced or expert-level experience with Accubid, including database configuration, project setup, custom assemblies, labor rates, difficulty modifiers, and LiveCount.
Be proficient with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and Outlook, and Microsoft Teams.
Have experience using AutoCAD or AutoCAD LT and Adobe Acrobat or Bluebeam.
Be fluent in written and spoken English.
A Journeyman Electrician license is preferred.

Consult with industrial customers to understand operational requirements and develop control system architectures from limited initial information.
Prepare estimates for turnkey systems integration projects, including engineering, control panel fabrication, HMI configuration, PLC programming, installation, and commissioning.
Review proposal specifications, construction drawings, and technical documentation to estimate new construction and retrofit projects.
Identify opportunities to modernize aging industrial infrastructure, including migrating legacy Allen-Bradley PLC-5 systems.
Attend pre-bid meetings and conduct job site visits when necessary to verify requirements and complete material and labor takeoffs.
Prepare project takeoffs, submittals, proposals, and supporting documentation within established deadlines.
Request and evaluate vendor quotations, including selecting and sizing PLC and HMI hardware and software.
Define estimate scope inclusions, exclusions, assumptions, and clarifications.
Interpret and resolve discrepancies in specifications, drawing inaccuracies, and other technical questions.

View Full Description & ApplyYou'll be redirected to the employer's site