Estimation Engineer (Automation Company)

Job Description:

Estimation Engineer with hands-on experience in cost estimation of electrical control systems, including control panels, PLC/VFD panels, MCCs, PCCs, and APFC panels. The role requires visiting customer sites to study the application, gather relevant technical and commercial information, assess competition, and prepare comprehensive proposals for the Sales/Pre-Sales team.

• Conduct site visits to understand customer applications and collect all relevant technical and commercial inputs.
• Estimate the cost of: Electrical Control Panels, VFD Panels, PLC Panels, MCC (Motor Control Centers), PCC (Power Control Centers), APFC (Automatic Power Factor Control) Panels
• Identify customer requirements, understand existing infrastructure, and scope the project.
• Interact with the customer’s technical team to gather load details, wiring philosophy, space constraints, etc.
• Prepare cost sheets, BOMs, and pricing estimates with appropriate selection of components (e.g., switchgear, relays, PLCs, drives, enclosures, cabling).
• Understand and document competitor offerings and market pricing benchmarks.
• Coordinate with procurement and engineering teams for component costs and feasibility.
• Provide clear, complete, and timely proposals and quotations to the Sales Engineers.
• Work closely with the Pre-Sales and Design team to align the offering with customer requirements and project budgets.
• Track revisions and maintain documentation of each proposal/version.
• Ensure proposals meet technical compliance, performance expectations, and commercial viability.