Estimating Application Engineer

W-Industries is immediately seeking an Estimating Application Engineer with 4+ years of estimating experience, preferably in the electrical equipment manufacturing market to join our electrical manufacturing team located in NW HOUSTON. the ideal candidate will have 4+ years’ experience in engineering solutions and/or developing estimates for the oil & gas, data center, critical power, and utility markets.

• Review industrial/commercial building and electrical plans to determine the electrical needs of proposed projects.
• Evaluates bid documents to determine overall scope of project.
• Determines all documentation required for bid submittal; determines who should review or contribute information necessary to complete bid.
• Reviews plans and specifications to identify types and grades of materials, what quotes to solicit, and what resources will be required to complete bid in compliance with project requirements and bid deadlines.
• Create Bill of materials as per the customer specifications and requirement.
• May attend pre-bid meetings or job interviews as required.
• Contacts vendors and reviews plans and specifications to obtain vendor quotes.
• Reviews quoted bill of material for accuracy.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Knowledge of tools and principles involved in production of estimates, electrical plans, blueprints and drawings. 
• Experience with contract documents such as contract drawings, subcontracts, contract addendum's, specifications and      change orders.
• Thorough knowledge of the electrical field with familiarity in materials and construction methods. 
• Knowledgeable of the N.E.C, local codes, and UL certifications.
• Knowledge of estimating principles and techniques.
• Knowledge of suppliers and supplier databases applicable to project specifications.

Minimum Experience Required

• Electrical engineering and/or estimating for manufactured products is a must.
• Experienced with AutoCAD is a must.
• 4+ years minimum experience estimating projects for the Oil & Gas, datacenter, or critical power industries is preferable.
• Please be able to showcase pass wins.
• Manufacturing experience is desired

Preferred Education & Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical, mechanical engineering, or similar studies.
• Familiar with Eaton, ABB, AB, Siemens & GE industrial products.
• Proficiency with electrical products designs and circuits.
• Understanding Power systems application.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Offered Benefits

• 401(k)

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Basic Life, AD&D, Short and Long term Disability insurance

• Voluntary benefits

• FSA and HSA

• PTO

EEOC Statement

W-Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We ensure that no applicant for employment or employee is denied an equal opportunity based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, status as a parent, national origin, age, disability (physical or mental), family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors.

E-Verify Notification

W-Industries is a participant of E-Verify. E-Verify is an Internet-based system that compares information entered by an employer from an employee’s Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to records available to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Social Security Administration to confirm employment eligibility.