Posted 18 months ago
Estimator (Industrial Automation & Utility)
@ RTS Consulting Automation
Jamestown, Ontario
Overview
RTS Consulting Automation is hiring a full-time Estimator for industrial automation and utility projects. The role finds and bids on RFPs and RFQs, prices electrical panels, enclosures and utility solutions, and maintains vendor and lead data. The posting requires 3 to 5 years of electrical estimating experience and an electrical engineering or related diploma or degree.
Responsibilities:
- Find and bid on RFPs and RFQs
- Build cost estimates for electrical panels and utility solutions
- Obtain supplier and subcontractor pricing
- Prepare and submit competitive bids
- Maintain vendor lists and Salesforce opportunity data
Requirements summary:
- 3 to 5 years electrical estimating experience
- Diploma or degree in electrical engineering or related field
- Knowledge of electrical drawings and CEC standards
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Salesforce
- Strong written and verbal communication
Tools & skills
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2025-05-27
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-12
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-12
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Business operations |
| Experience | 3+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Office, Client sites |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Education | College diploma (required), Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Electrical Engineering |
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RTS Consulting Automation
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 11 |
Job Tasks:
• Identify and search for relevant RFPs/RFQs and bidding opportunities on client and bidding portals.
• Ensure RTS is registered on all necessary procurement and vendor registration platforms.
• Review project drawings, technical specifications, and client requirements.
• Create cost estimates for electrical panels, enclosures, and utility solutions, factoring in materials and manhours.
• Obtain pricing information from vendors and suppliers for materials and subcontracted services.
• Prepare and submit competitive bids, including documents such as lead letters, schedules, and other required submissions, ensuring compliance with all bid submission requirements.
• Identify potential project risks and anticipate pricing fluctuations.
• Collaborate with the sales, engineering, and project teams to ensure pricing accuracy.
• Track and follow up on bid or quote submissions.
• Follow up with clients for debriefings if RTS did not secure the project.
• Attend site meetings as necessary to assess project conditions.
• Regularly update the Approved Vendor List (AVL) with accurate and timely data.
• Research and compile a list of alternative vendors outside of the AVL.
• Optimize and streamline the existing estimation/costing sheet in Excel to improve accuracy.
• Maintain and update opportunities and lead generation data in Salesforce.
• Keep the quote letter template updated with the latest logos and relevant information.
Requirements
Education: Diploma or Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
Experience: 3–5 years of electrical estimating experience in Industrial, Water & Waste Water or Utility projects.
Software Skills: Microsoft Excel, SalesForce CRM.
Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of electrical drawings, specifications, and CEC standards.
Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to work with cross-functional teams.
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