Job Description
Technical Solutions Inc. is currently seeking an Intermediate Capital Cost Estimator, specializing in Electrical and Instrumentation (E&I) for our client in the Pittsburgh, PA area. The Intermediate Capital Cost Estimator will quantify and price electrical power distribution, complex automation systems, and field instrumentation for high-speed manufacturing and Food & Beverage facilities. A key component of this role involves understanding how HACCP protocols dictate the selection, pricing, and installation methods of E&I components in washdown and food-safe environments.
Key Responsibilities:
- E&I Take-offs: Perform detailed material take-offs from single-line diagrams, instrument indexes, cable schedules, and loop diagrams for power, control, and network architectures.
- HACCP & Sanitary Instrumentation: Account for HACCP requirements in E&I estimates, including washdown-rated (NEMA 4X/IP69K) enclosures, sanitary sensors for monitoring Critical Control Points (CCPs), standoffs for equipment, and hygienic cable routing practices that prevent debris accumulation.
- Automation & Controls: Estimate costs for process automation specific to F&B and manufacturing, including machine vision systems, PLCs, DCS, SCADA systems, and automated packaging controls.
- Greenfield vs. Brownfield: Accurately price greenfield underground duct banks while also estimating brownfield challenges such as upgrading legacy field instruments without disrupting production or compromising food safety.
- Labor & Installation: Apply appropriate labor hours for cable pulling (in sanitary stainless steel tray systems), terminations, instrument calibration, and loop testing, factoring in site-specific productivity and gowning/hygiene protocols.
- Documentation & Sourcing: Author the E&I section of the Basis of Estimate (BOE) document and engage with electrical/automation vendors to obtain current market pricing for specialized, food-grade instrumentation.
Qualifications:
- 4-7 years of estimating experience dedicated to Electrical and Instrumentation scopes in process, manufacturing, or F&B environments.
- Degree or diploma in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation Technology, or Journeyman Electrician/Instrumentation certification with equivalent estimating experience.
- Knowledge of instrumentation and control systems specifically designed for food safety, harsh washdown environments, and HACCP compliance.
- Familiarity with AACE Recommended Practices; actively working towards AACE certification is an asset.
- Experience with consulting cost and schedule risk assessments a plus
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/ |
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Skills
- Automationunmatched
- Automation Systemsunmatched
- Brownfield Redevelopmentunmatched
- Calibrationunmatched
- Consultingunmatched
- Control Systemsunmatched
- Cost Controlunmatched
- Cost Estimatesunmatched
- Distributed Control Systems (DCS)unmatched
- Electrical Engineeringunmatched
- Electrical Power Distributionunmatched
- Electricityunmatched
- Food Productionunmatched
- Food Safetyunmatched
- Food and Beverage Industryunmatched
- IP (Internet Protocol)unmatched
- Instrumentationunmatched
- Instrumentation Engineeringunmatched
- Manufacturingunmatched
- Material Take Offunmatched
- Needs Assessmentunmatched
- Network Architecture/Engineeringunmatched
- Pricingunmatched
- Process Manufacturingunmatched
- Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)unmatched
- Risk Analysisunmatched
- Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA)unmatched
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.
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