Engineer Estimator

TYPICAL DUTIES: Technical Acumen: * Estimate, design and respond to formal bids * Review and interpret construction documents, wiring and schematic diagrams and schedules * Provide technical design support for sales and field personnel * Be open minded and able to suggest new products for both existing and new customer. * Proactive in following up on proposals both verbally and in writing. * Ability to write Cost Proposal in a professional manner. * Strong computer skills, including but not limited to creating spreadsheets, cost proposal and project bids using software. * Strong verbal and written skills. Candidate must be able to demonstrate a sense of leadership in negotiations and critical thinking. * Able to work in a team environment or individually with little direct supervision. * Industry professionals holding RCDD, NICET, PSP, CPP and/or LEED certifications are encouraged to apply. * All work is performed to RFI standards and quality techniques are practiced. * Maintain accurate project information with in RFI shared files and system. * Ability to solve practical problems and carry out responsibilities without supervision. * Capacity to organize workload for effective implementation. * Be knowledgeable of current industry standards and emerging technologies. * Other duties deemed necessary. Customer Service & Communications Skills: * Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills in providing customers and Project Managers with detailed progress updates, delays/ impacts, safety concerns, and any other information that will aid in achieving a successful project outcome. * Work proactively and in a positive manner with all co-workers. * Communicate effectively and in a timely manner to resolve RFI, Client, or other inquiries and/or requests. * Maintain communications with customers and sales executives to resolve customer issues. * Ability to write simple correspondence and present information in one-on-one and small group situations. Safety & Accountability: * Adherence to all RFI Safety Policies; Work at required heights utilizing ladders, scaffolding, lifts, or other. * Consistently keeps work area clean and free of potential hazards. * Ability to complete work and solve problems in a timely manner. * Provide reports to management. * Adhere to procedures and standards in system design for quality installations. Education, Work Experience and Requirements: Field experience with low voltage systems in a construction environment and excellent computer skills desired. Minimum of two years industry experience working with Fire Alarms and Life Safety Systems systems required. Electronics/Construction Management certification a plus. BSEE or equivalent a plus. Physical Demands: In general, the following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job: * Ability to lift occasionally and/or move up to 25 pounds. * Specific vision abilities include close vision and color vision. * Ability to effectively communicate, (i.e. see, hear, speak and write clearly) in order to communicate with employees and/or customers. * Manual dexterity required for frequent reaching, climbing, and lifting of moderate objects, operation of power and manual tools/equipment, and operating office equipment. * Ability to stand and work on a ladder; must have the ability to reach and work overhead PAY RANGE: $45-65 HOURLY

Created: 2026-04-02