Controls Estimating Engineer

: Controls Estimating Engineer Controls estimating engineers are responsible for the designs, applications and specifications of material handling control system architecture & hardware designs during the pre-sales phase of a project. This position plays a key role within the pre-sales process and works closely with internal teams, vendors, and Trew's Market Partners to design creative, robust, competitive controls project solutions that meet or exceed customer specifications for a winning solution. This position identifies project resources along with hardware requirements for the scope of work that has been developed and generates estimates for the cost of labor, material, equipment and subcontractors. Finally, this position will lead the development on the next generation of control system tools to drive efficiency and automation of tasks / processes / workflows within the presale organization. This job is for you if…

• Enjoy being part of the sales process
• Thrive on creating solutions for complex customer problems
• You are looking to lead and establish new and exciting control system tools
• Love communicating with internal and external partners

You'll be…

• Defining required pre-bid documentation.
• Meeting with customers to discover project requirements
• Reviewing proposal specifications and drawings to determine scope of work.
• Reviewing existing drawings and creating controls equipment list to meet project requirements.
• Create preliminary electrical device layout drawing using AutoCAD.
• Developing estimates for engineering hours, hardware and subcontracted services
• Conducting concept review meetings as required
• Preparing sales proposals and bid documentation
• Reviewing many factors and use judgment within defined practices and procedures to determine appropriate actions
• Reporting proposal status to management
• Managing as-sold documentation and delivery to the project team
• Mentoring less experienced engineers on industry and technical knowledge
• Periodically assist Controls Engineering team with project efforts.

What you'll need…

• BSI, BSEE, BSCS, BSME degree or equivalent combination of experience and education
• 3 or more years of experience in the warehouse distribution or manufacturing industry
• Extensive knowledge of automated controls systems and warehouse management software interface
• 3 or more years of experience with electrical component design
• Understanding of electrical field wiring, PLCs, HMIs, WCS and WES operations
• Excellent client follow through skills
• Ability to prioritize and multitask in fast paced and high-volume environment
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, Studio 5000
• Ability to travel periodically and perform audit of existing control systems.

TREW's story: Business gets done working together. Successful business happens when trusted partners work together, to win together. At TREW we know that our customers buy solutions and technology built by people. With over 240 team members, we work fearlessly every day to do the right thing, even when no one is watching. From seasoned professionals to undergraduate co-ops, our team members enjoy seeing the impact of their contributions every day. Trew/Hilmot/TKO is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status.