Estimator, Engineering, Electrical Engineering

Overview

TEC Systems Group is seeking an Estimator to join our team in Wichita, KS. This role is ideal for someone with hands‑on estimating experience in an electrical contractor, industrial automation, or related technical services environment who is detail‑oriented, organized, and eager to grow.

The Estimator supports the proposal and quoting process from start to finish, working closely with Sales, Engineering, and Project Management to develop accurate, timely, and well‑organized customer proposals. This role does not require prior management experience. We are looking for someone who is coachable, dependable, and takes pride in producing high‑quality work.

Our projects involve complex pricing structures and coordination with multiple distributors and manufacturers. While we provide training and mentorship, we need someone who is thorough, resourceful in researching parts and pricing, and committed to producing accurate, professional work.

• Prepare accurate cost estimates, quotes, and proposal documentation for customer projects
• Support the proposal process from initial request through final submission
• Collaborate with Sales, Engineering, and Project Management to understand project scope and requirements
• Develop preliminary bills of materials and labor estimates
• Assist with scope of work descriptions, schedules, and basic project assumptions
• Ensure proposals and quotes comply with company standards and approval processes
• Track proposal progress, deadlines, and required inputs to ensure timely delivery
• Maintain and use proposal templates, estimating tools, and design standards
• Communicate clearly with internal team members to resolve questions or missing information
• Research parts, components, and pricing through distributors and manufacturer programs
• Build and maintain estimating worksheets that support accurate, repeatable quotes
• Learn and grow understanding of TEC’s automation solutions, processes, and customers over time

• Parts research:
  Identifying correct components, verifying specifications, and confirming availability through distributors and manufacturer catalogs.
• Pricing accuracy:
  Navigating discount structures, distributor options, and manufacturer programs to build accurate and competitive quotes.
• Worksheet development:
  Building clear, well‑organized estimating worksheets that can be reviewed and reused.
• Proposal quality:
  Producing professional, customer‑facing documents that reflect well on TEC and clearly communicate scope, pricing, and assumptions.
• Verification:
  Double‑checking quantities, part numbers, and pricing before finalizing quotes. We provide guidance on scope and technical requirements through our engineering team. Your job is to turn that direction into accurate, polished estimates and proposals.

• Experience as an estimator, junior estimator, or quoting specialist in an electrical contractor, automation, controls, or technical services environment
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Organized and able to manage multiple estimates or proposals at once
• Comfortable working with numbers, spreadsheets, and technical documentation
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• Positive attitude, willingness to learn, and openness to feedback
• Ability to work well as part of a team and ask questions when needed
  
  Resourceful in researching parts, pricing, and product information

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field
• Familiarity in reading and interpreting plans, specifications, and electrical schematics
• Exposure to industrial automation, controls, or electrical systems (PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, instrumentation)
• Experience working with BOMs, takeoffs, or labor estimating
• Familiarity with electrical distribution channels or manufacturer pricing programs

• A stable, supportive team environment
• Training and mentorship to grow your technical and estimating skills
• Opportunity to expand responsibilities and advance over time
• Work‑life balance with no travel

TEC Systems Group is an equal opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

This job description is not intended to be all‑inclusive and may evolve as business needs change.

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