Control Panel / PLC Panel Costing and Estimation Engineer

Job Title: Control Panel / PLC Panel Costing and Estimation Engineer

Location: Pune

Department: Pre Sales

Reports To: Project Manager

Experience Required: Minimum 3 Years

Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Summary:

Costing and Estimation Engineer

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyze RFQs (Requests for Quotation), technical drawings, and specifications for electrical control panels (MCC, PCC, VFD panels, PLC panels, etc.).
• Prepare detailed cost estimations including material, labor, and overheads.
• Source and evaluate supplier quotations for components and services.
• Generate BOM (Bill of Materials) and coordinate with procurement for updated pricing.
• Collaborate with engineering and production teams to verify feasibility and manufacturability.
• Prepare commercial offers and technical documentation for customer submission.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and value engineering options.
• Maintain a costing database for recurring components and projects.
• Ensure estimations are completed within deadlines with a high level of accuracy.
• Support sales and project teams during pre-sales and post-sales discussions.
• Stay updated with industry pricing trends, standards, and vendor catalogues.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor's/Diploma in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum

  3 years of relevant experience

  in control panel estimation or electrical project costing.
• Strong knowledge of control panel components: breakers, contactors, relays, PLCs, wiring, enclosures, etc.
• Proficiency in reading electrical SLDs, GA drawings, and wiring diagrams.
• Familiarity with relevant electrical standards (IEC, UL, etc.).
• Strong analytical and numerical skills.
• Good communication and coordination abilities.

Preferred:

• Experience with industrial automation and instrumentation panels.
• Exposure to international projects or clients (GCC, Europe, etc.).
• Ability to work under pressure and handle multiple quotations simultaneously.