Senior Project Estimator - Industrial Controls / Electrical (PLC, I&E)

Position Type: Remote; candidates in the Dallas-Fort Worth metro area - occasional onsite visits requried

Take ownership of the numbers that win complex industrial automation projects

At ACE Controls, you are not just building estimates, you are driving decisions, shaping project strategy, and directly influencing what work we win.

We are looking for a Senior Project Estimator who understands industrial controls, PLC systems, and I&E work, and who wants full ownership from initial scope review through final bid submission. If you have experience quoting automation or electrical systems and want your work to matter, this role puts you at the center of it.

What You Will Own

Develop detailed estimates for industrial controls, PLC/DCS systems, and electrical installations

Analyze P&IDs, loop diagrams, one-lines, and control schematics independently

Build complete cost models including labor, materials, instrumentation, and subcontractors

Identify risk, gaps, and cost drivers before they impact project margins

Collaborate directly with engineering, project managers, and vendors to sharpen pricing strategy

Take full ownership of estimates through final proposal submission and handoff

What You Bring

5+ years of estimating experience in at least one of the following:

Industrial controls / automation

Electrical or I&E systems

Strong working knowledge of:

PLC/DCS platforms (Rockwell, Siemens, Schneider)

Industrial instrumentation and electrical systems

Ability to manage multiple bids and deadlines without sacrificing accuracy

Confidence reading and interpreting technical drawings without supervision

High school diploma or equivalent (technical training is a plus)

Highly Valued Experience

Industrial or water/wastewater project background

Hands-on field experience (electrician, controls technician, commissioning)

Familiarity with NEC and UL508A standards

Why This Role Stands Out

You will have direct impact on project wins and company growth

High-visibility role working on complex, technically challenging projects

Strong technical environment with a team that understands automation

Real ownership. Your estimates are not handed off, you see them through

Who Typically Excels Here

Candidates with backgrounds such as:

Industrial Estimator

Electrical Estimator

Controls or Automation Estimator

PLC or Instrumentation Estimator

I&E Estimator

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive salary based on experience

90% employer-paid healthcare premiums

401(k) with company match

PTO and company-recognized holidays

Employment Details

Full-time, direct hire position

No C2C or 1099 arrangements

ACE Controls does not partner with external recruiting agencies

ACE Controls is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to building a diverse and respectful workplace. All offers are contingent on authorization to work in the United States and completion of background screening.

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