Sales Engineer/Estimator

The Sales Engineer/Estimator holds the pivotal role of promptly responding to Requests for Quotations (RFQs) by engaging with customers and meticulously estimating the diverse range of materials, labor, components, and outside services essential to craft comprehensive quotes that align precisely with our customers' requirements. This position orchestrates a wide spectrum of projects, collaborating seamlessly with Purchasing, Fabrication, Assembly, and Installation departments to ensure seamless adherence to project specifications, encompassing quality, cost-efficiency, and timeliness.

Requirements

Key qualifications for this role include:

• minimum of 5 years' experience in estimating industrial machinery within a manufacturing setting, showcasing expertise in various contract types like Lump Sum, Time and Materials, Fixed Fee/Cost Reimbursable, and adeptness in discerning labor, material, and time necessities through proposal, blueprint, and specification analysis.
• Proficiency in developing detailed Bills of Materials for Skids, Piping, Storage Tanks, Vessels, and Ducting, coupled with intermediate-level skills in Microsoft Project, Word, and Excel, is essential.
• Additionally, the ideal candidate should demonstrate strong project management skills, alongside impeccable mathematical acumen and a knack for fostering relationships, instrumental in driving customer satisfaction, retention, and sales revenue.

Moreover, the role demands the ability to make informed decisions encompassing complex sales/profit dynamics, adeptness in scrutinizing subcontractor and vendor quotes, conceptual estimating, and quantity take-offs. Adaptability to evolving priority needs, the capability to bid on turnkey projects encompassing multiple work disciplines (e.g., Pipefitter, Millwright, Welder, Fabricator), and knowledge of fabrication methods are crucial attributes. While a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field is advantageous, experience in estimating equipment like Plating Lines, Washer Systems, Tanks, Piping, Water Treatment Systems, Pump and Filtration Skids, and familiarity with fabrication methods serve as additional assets for this role.

Qualification

Bachelor's Degree