VFD & Motor Control Estimator
Description
Join our team as a VFD & Motor Control Estimator and help develop accurate, competitive estimates and technical solutions for industrial drive and motor control system projects. You'll review customer requirements, develop practical electrical system concepts, size and select components, create single-line diagrams and bills of material, and prepare professional estimates and proposals.
Based in Monroeville, PA, Premier Automation designs and builds custom control panels, motor control systems, drives, and industrial automation solutions for manufacturers worldwide. This role works closely with customers, Sales, Engineering, Purchasing, and vendors to support technically sound, profitable projects.
Your Experience at Premier
Here’s what you can expect from the role, the team, and the culture that supports you:
- Job Type: Full-time, salaried position
- Schedule & Travel: Monday–Friday with flexible daytime office hours; occasional customer site visits and travel as needed
- Estimating & Project Development: Review customer specifications and drawings, develop electrical system concepts, size and select VFDs, motor control equipment, and related components, create single-line diagrams and BOMs, and prepare competitive estimates and technical proposals
- Team Collaboration & Growth: Collaborate with customers, sales, engineering, purchasing, and vendors while building your expertise in VFDs, motor control, and electrical estimating. Enjoy a supportive team environment with employee appreciation events, team activities, and community involvement.
- Interview Process: Virtual screening, in-person interview(s), facility tour, and professional reference check(s)
Key Duties and Responsibilities
As a VFD & Motor Control Estimator, you will:
- Review RFQs, customer specifications, drawings, and project requirements
- Develop preliminary electrical system designs and single-line diagrams
- Size and select VFDs, motors, transformers, breakers, and other major electrical components
- Create bills of material and obtain vendor pricing and lead times
- Estimate material, engineering, manufacturing, testing, and project costs
- Prepare accurate, competitive estimates and professional technical proposals
- Clearly define project scope, assumptions, exclusions, and technical risks
- Coordinate with customers, Sales, Engineering, Purchasing, and vendors
- Support the handoff of awarded projects to Engineering and project teams
- Maintain accurate estimating records, pricing, and proposal documentation
Experience and Qualifications
What We’re Looking For:
- Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or equivalent industry experience
- 2+ years of relevant experience in industrial electrical systems, VFDs, motor control, applications engineering, electrical estimating, or technical electrical sales
- Strong working knowledge of industrial electrical systems, including VFDs, motors, motor control equipment, and related electrical components
- Ability to read electrical drawings, schematics, specifications, and single-line diagrams
- Experience with electrical system design, component sizing, BOMs, estimates, quotations, or technical proposals
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Exceptional attention to detail and project profitability
- Clear communication with customers, vendors, and internal teams
- Ability to manage multiple estimates and deadlines
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and standard business software
Preferred Experience:
- Variable frequency drives (VFDs), motors, motor controls, motor control centers (MCCs), or control panels
- Electrical equipment quotations, applications engineering, or technical electrical sales
- Electrical equipment manufacturing, distribution, or systems integration
- Customer application review and technical solution development
- Project pricing, cost analysis, margins, and profitability
- Custom-engineered or project-based manufacturing environments
Our Benefits Package: Invested in Your Success
We believe in taking care of our team. Here’s how we do it:
- Comprehensive medical coverage with a 100% company-paid deductible
- Dental and vision insurance
- 401(k) with employer match and immediate vesting
- Company-paid life insurance and short-term disability coverage
- Paid time off package with PTO, 10 company holidays, sick leave, and parental leave for growing families
- Education assistance for ongoing professional development
- $1,000 employee referral bonuses
- Employee wellness programs
Authorization to Work
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.
Employment is conditional on passing a background check and drug screening, subject to applicable laws and regulations.
At Premier Automation, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment. We believe that our strength lies in the diversity of our team and our inclusive culture that respects, values, and embraces the unique experiences and perspectives of each individual. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply and join us in our mission to foster a workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to succeed.
Skills
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First Name, Last Name, Email, Phone, Resume/CV, Cover Letter
Short answers (6)
- Preferred First Name optional
- If your school wasn't listed as an option, please provide the name of the school you most recently graduated from and the degree or certification you earned. optional
- What are your salary expectations for this role?
- If someone referred you to Premier Automation, please enter their first and last name below. optional
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- LinkedIn Profile optional
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- Are you at least 18 years or older?
- Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?
- Will you now or in the future require visa sponsorship?
- This position is subject to U.S. government contract requirements that mandate U.S. Citizenship for individuals performing this work. Are you able to meet this requirement?
- How many years of professional experience do you have working with industrial electrical systems, VFDs, motor controls, or related electrical equipment?
- Which of the following do you have hands-on professional experience with?
- Which statement best describes your experience preparing electrical equipment quotations, estimates, or technical proposals?
- How did you first hear about Premier Automation or this job opportunity?
Written answers (1)
- Have you been convicted of a crime (or not pardoned for a crime)? If yes, list and describe all convictions that are a matter of public record (arrests are not convictions). A conviction will not necessarily disqualify you for employment. If no, type in NA.