Senior Estimator - Instrumentation and Controls Systems

Job Summary

Taurus Power and Controls - a Pacific Northern Environmental LLC Company, is seeking an Electrical Estimator who thrives in a fast-paced, team environment and has the ability to provide exceptional service to our company, clients, and employees.

Pacific Northern Environmental, LLC consists of five divisions including Advanced Electrical Technologies (AET), Taurus Power and Controls (Taurus), Cowlitz Clean Sweep (CCS), Pacific Northern Environmental Construction (PNEC), and WasteXpress Environmental (WXE). Together, we specialize in commercial and petroleum construction, industrial and commercial electrical, industrial cleaning, and hazardous waste disposal. PNE LLC is a multi-state organization with operating offices in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Hawaii. In addition, we carry out projects across the United States.

Since 1985, Taurus has been designing control systems, automating tasks, and fabricating control panels for industrial, municipal, and commercial customers-on time and on budget. Taurus is a NETA Accredited Company that offers full-service, third party, independent testing for all electrically powered systems and equipment. Being a 24/7 field service company remains at the core of what we do. We have expertise in a wide array of systems and industries, whether it’s servicing projects we developed, or systems built by others.

The Senior I&C Estimator works closely with the Sales Team to provide estimates. They Evaluate specifications and schematics and collect and analyze quotes from suppliers and subcontractors during the bidding process to obtain the complete bid package pricing and qualification information. It is also their job to generate costs estimates and identify possible deficiencies in bid documents during the pre-bid process. They ensure that the bids process is going smoothly and that it will be finished on time. They also must work on several different projects at once, so it is important to be able to multitask.     

Education and Experience Qualifications  

• Bachelor’s Degree or Relevant experience  

• 5+ years’ Experience in Control System Design or Engineering.

Skills: 

• Experience with estimating software, MS office products, and Salesforce (or other CRM’s) 


• Strong Understanding of Industrial Controls, PLC’s, SCADA and electrical systems

• Ability to multitask 

• Critical attention to detail


• Complete Tasks within deadline periods 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Examine proposals, Schematics, and specifications to determine the kind and time of work necessary for a project.  


• Generate Estimates for design builds based off general information

• Prepare Bid Scope Letters.  


• Enter and update necessary details into CRM

• Visit job sites to Gather technical information and evaluate bid scope  

• Confer with subcontractors, vendors, and suppliers, and use local expertise to estimate costs.  


• Other duties as assigned

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

The candidate must possess and be adaptable to the following physical abilities and working conditions:

• Must be able to remain stationary at sitting or standing desk


• Must be able to consistently operate a computer and office machinery


• Ability to communicate information so others understand


• Move about the jobsite as needed if jobsites require a manager’s visit.


• Remain in a stationary position for long periods of time.


• Operate various technological devices, including but not limited to a computer.

Employee Benefit Program

Pacific Northern Environmental, LLC presently provides coverage for:

• Medical, Dental & Vision options with low premiums for employees and eligible dependents


• Life AD&D - Voluntary and Company paid.


• Specialty RX programs.


• Group AFLAC options – Hospital, Critical, Accident and short-term Disability Plans


• Pre-Tax Flexible Savings Account (FSA)


• Pre-Tax Dependent Care Savings Account (DCSA)


• Telehealth by Teladoc.


• 401(k) with discretionary annual company matching contributions.


• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)


• Paid Trainings and Certifications


• Paid Time Off


• Paid Holiday for qualifying employees


• Up to $2,000 per year profit sharing for qualifying employees


• Annual company events


• Safety Incentives

Please apply directly – 

***Not open to outside recruiters***

Pacific Northern Environmental, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

This job description is a general description of essential job functions. It is not intended as an employment contract, nor is it intended to describe all duties someone in this position may perform. All employees of Pacific Northern Environmental, LLC (PNE, LLC) are expected to perform tasks as assigned by PNE supervisory/management personnel, regardless of job title or routine job duties.

This position has been determined as “safety sensitive,” as defined as a position wherein an accident could cause human life, serious bodily injury, or significant property or environmental damage and is therefore subject to pre-employment drug screening including that of THC.

We are a Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace. All new hires are subject to testing in accordance with local, federal, and state guidelines.