Technical Estimator - Automation, Controls, Validation & Instrumentation

Indianapolis, IN

Are you an Automation Engineer, Controls Engineer, Instrumentation Engineer, Validation (CQV) professional, or Project Engineer looking to expand your influence beyond project execution?

We are looking for a Technical Estimator to join our Indianapolis, IN team to support the development of automation, controls, instrumentation, and validation projects for leading manufacturing and regulated industry clients. This role offers the opportunity to apply your technical expertise during the earliest stages of a project, helping define solutions, develop project scope, and support successful project delivery.

If you enjoy solving technical challenges, collaborating with engineering teams, and influencing how projects are planned and executed, this may be the next step in your career.

• Develop estimates for automation, controls, instrumentation, and validation projects
• Review project specifications, scopes of work, RFPs, and engineering documentation
• Collaborate with engineers, project managers, and operations teams to develop technical solutions and project proposals
• Work with vendors, subcontractors, and suppliers to obtain pricing and technical information
• Support project planning efforts and help identify the best technical approach for client needs
• Build strong relationships with clients and internal stakeholders
• Support projects across manufacturing, process automation, life sciences, and industrial environments
• Participate in client meetings and industry events as a technical resource

If you have experience in automation, controls, instrumentation, validation (CQV), or project engineering and want greater influence on project success, this role offers the opportunity to help define technical solutions and support complex projects from concept through execution.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field
• 3+ years experience in automation, controls, instrumentation, validation (CQV), project engineering, system integration, or a related technical discipline
• Ability to understand technical specifications, engineering documents, and project scopes
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills

• Experience in manufacturing, industrial automation, life sciences, or engineering services
• Experience developing project estimates, proposals, or technical documentation
• Customer-facing engineering experience
• Familiarity with instrumentation systems, PLC-based controls, validation activities, or process automation environments

For more than 30 years, PACIV has delivered automation, controls, instrumentation, and validation solutions to clients in highly regulated and complex manufacturing environments.

In this role, you will:

• Influence projects before execution begins
• Work alongside experienced automation and controls professionals
• Expand both your technical and commercial expertise
• Gain visibility into project strategy and solution development
• Contribute to complex engineering projects across multiple industries
• Build a long-term career with a well-established engineering organization

• Competitive salary
• 90% employer-paid healthcare premiums
• 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting
• Health Savings Account with employer contributions
• Generous Vacation Time and company-recognized holidays
• Professional development and career growth opportunities

• Full-time, direct-hire position
• No Corp to Corp (C2C) or 1099 arrangements
• PACIV does not provide H-1B sponsorship or transfer support.
• PACIV does not partner with external recruiting agencies

PACIV is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering an inclusive and respectful workplace.