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

Summary

Location

Humble, United States

Work

Full-time

Experience

5+ years

About this Job

Senior Project Estimator – Industrial Controls / Electrical (PLC, I&E) Humble, TX (Houston Area)

Own the numbers behind industrial automation projects

ACE Controls is hiring a Senior Project Estimator with experience in PLC systems, instrumentation, and electrical (I&E) projects to lead estimating for complex industrial work.

If you have quoted industrial controls, automation, or electrical systems, this role gives you ownership from scope to final bid submission.


What You Will Do

  • Build estimates for industrial controls, PLC/DCS systems, and electrical installations
  • Read and interpret P&IDs, loop diagrams, one-lines, and control schematics
  • Price labor, materials, instrumentation, and subcontractors
  • Identify risk, gaps, and cost drivers
  • Work with engineering, PMs, and vendors to develop accurate bids
  • Own estimates through final proposal submission

What You Need

  • High school diploma or equivalent required; additional technical training preferred
  • 5+ years of estimating experience in:
    • Industrial controls / automation
    • Electrical or I&E systems
  • Strong knowledge of:
    • PLC/DCS (Rockwell, Siemens, Schneider)
    • Instrumentation and electrical systems
  • Ability to manage multiple bids and deadlines
  • Proficiency in reading technical drawings independently

Nice to Have

  • Industrial or water/wastewater experience
  • Field background (electrician, controls tech, commissioning)
  • NEC / UL508A knowledge

Why Apply

  • High-impact role on complex automation projects
  • Direct influence on project wins and profitability
  • Strong technical team environment

Find This Role If You Have Experience With Industrial Estimator, Electrical Estimator, Controls Estimator, PLC Estimator, Automation Estimator, I&E Estimator, Instrumentation Estimator, Houston Estimator Jobs

Apply if you have estimated PLC, controls, or electrical systems.


Employment Type & Hiring Notice ACE Controls does not engage with external recruitment agencies This is a direct hire, full-time position and does not support C2C or 1099 contract arrangements.

ACE Controls is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering an inclusive and respectful workplace. Employment is contingent upon eligibility to work in the United States and successful completion of background checks

About the Company

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PACIV

Privately Held
Industrial ManufacturingSystem IntegrationHealthcare & Life Sciences

PACIV partners with life sciences, utilities, and manufacturing organizations to design, build, and automate efficient operations. We're your one-stop shop for automation, controls, instrumentation, validation, and compliance. From modernized infrastructure to custom new facilities, our platform-agnostic services cover you end-to-end. We can lead your entire project or subcontract, either way, your systems run like clockwork. With nearly three decades of experience, we align with your culture, target your most pressing goals, and even fix errors left by other vendors. Need a partner who does it all? You've found us. It's in our name: Process Automation, Controls, Instrumentation, and Validation. With headquarters located in Indianapolis, Indiana, with a key engineering hub in Aliso Viejo, California, PACIV maintains a robust international footprint, with offices in Ireland and Puerto Rico. These strategic locations enable us to deliver consistent, high-quality automation solutions and support across global markets.

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