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

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.