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Skills
- Automationunmatched
- Circuit Breakersunmatched
- Communication Skillsunmatched
- Cost Analysisunmatched
- Cost Controlunmatched
- Cost Estimatesunmatched
- Documentationunmatched
- Electrical Componentsunmatched
- Electrical Engineeringunmatched
- Electrical Wiringunmatched
- Electricityunmatched
- Machiningunmatched
- Manufacturing Assemblyunmatched
- Manufacturing Requirementsunmatched
- Manufacturing/Industrial Processesunmatched
- Microsoft Excelunmatched
- Microsoft Wordunmatched
- Needs Assessmentunmatched
- Organizational Skillsunmatched
- Pricingunmatched
- Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
- Production Scheduleunmatched
- Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)unmatched
- Project Evaluationunmatched
- Proposal Writingunmatched
- Purchasing/Procurementunmatched
- Quality Controlunmatched
- Request for Proposals (RFP)unmatched
- Requirements Managementunmatched
- Sales Supportunmatched
- Schematicsunmatched
- Test Requirementsunmatched
- Variable Speed Drive (VSD)unmatched
Description
Technical Solutions Inc. is currently seeking a Control Panel Cost Estimator for our client in the Pittsburgh, PA area. The candidate Control Panel Cost Estimator is responsible for preparing accurate and competitive cost estimates for custom industrial control panel projects.
This position is ideally suited for an experienced control panel builder, lead panel technician, or shop floor professional who understands the materials, labor, and processes required to build high-quality control panels.
Key Responsibilities
- Review customer RFQs, specifications, electrical schematics, and panel layouts.
- Develop accurate material and labor cost estimates for industrial control panel projects.
- Estimate assembly, wiring, fabrication, and testing labor requirements.
- Identify components and materials required to complete customer projects.
- Obtain pricing from suppliers and vendors for electrical components and materials.
- Evaluate project requirements and identify potential cost, schedule, or manufacturing challenges.
- Work closely with engineering, purchasing, and production personnel to ensure estimates reflect actual manufacturing requirements.
- Prepare customer quotations and supporting documentation.
- Support sales and project teams by providing technical and costing information during the quotation process.
- Participate in project turnover meetings for awarded jobs.
- Review completed projects and compare actual costs to estimated costs to improve estimating accuracy.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in control panel assembly, electrical manufacturing, estimating, or industrial electrical systems.
- Technical degree or certificate in Electrical Technology, Industrial Electricity, Automation Technology, Mechatronics, or a related field.
- Hands-on experience building and wiring industrial control panels.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, panel layouts, and customer specifications.
- Strong understanding of industrial electrical components, including:
- PLCs
- HMIs
- Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)
- Motor starters and contactors
- Circuit breakers and disconnects
- Relays and control devices
- Power supplies
- Industrial networking and communication devices
- Strong understanding of panel shop manufacturing processes and labor requirements.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel for estimating, cost analysis, pricing summaries, and labor calculations.
- Proficient in Microsoft Word for preparing quotations, proposals, and project documentation.
- Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Technical Solutions Inc. provides a wide range of staffing services throughout Western Pennsylvania, Ohio and West Virginia. Simplify the job search process by letting us do all the work! With 30 years of expertise, we have the resources, techniques and insights to guide your job search. Our staff will work with you one-on-one to understand your needs and discuss your options. We can even send your resume to multiple job openings that you are a fit for, giving you opportunities to choose from. We reach out to hiring managers for feedback, coordinate and schedule interviews, and advocate on your behalf so that you get the best offer possible. At TSI, we genuinely care about our employees and want to see you succeed. No candidate is ever promised something we do not deliver. The best part is that there are no fees or cost for any of our services. For more information on our company and to view all of our exciting job opportunities, please visit www.tsiwork.com or give us a call at 724-733-2100.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Pittsburgh, PA |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Company Size | 10 to 19 employees |
| Year Founded | 1991 |
| Website | https://tsiwork.com/ |
About Company
Technical Solutions Inc. provides a wide range of staffing services throughout Western Pennsylvania, Ohio and West Virginia. Simplify the job search process by letting us do all the work! With over 30 years of expertise, we have the resources, techniques and insights to guide your job search. Our staff will work with you one-on-one to understand your needs and discuss your options. We can even send your resume to multiple job openings that you are a fit for, giving you opportunities to choose from. We reach out to hiring managers for feedback, coordinate and schedule interviews, and advocate on your behalf so that you get the best offer possible. At TSI, we genuinely care about our employees and want to see you succeed. No candidate is ever promised something we do not deliver. The best part is that there are no fees or cost for any of our services. For more information on our company and to view all of our exciting job opportunities, please visit www.tsiwork.com or give us a call at 724-733-2100.