Technical Estimator | Automation & Controls, Validation and Instrumentation

Technical Estimator | Automation & Controls, Validation and Instrumentation

Indianapolis, IN

Use Your Engineering Experience to Shape Projects Before They Begin

Are you an Automation Engineer, Controls Engineer, Validation Engineer, System Integrator, or Project Engineer looking for a new challenge?

We are looking for a Technical Estimator to join our Indianapolis team to develop scopes of work, solutions, and project estimates for automation, controls, instrumentation, and validation projects across wastewater and manufacturing facilities.

This is an opportunity to move beyond the day-to-day project execution and have a direct impact on project strategy, technical solutions, and business growth while continuing to leverage your engineering expertise.

What You Will Do

• Develop technical and cost estimates for automation, controls, instrumentation, and validation projects
• Review project specifications, engineering documents, and client requirements
• Partner with engineering and operations teams to define project scope and execution strategies
• Collaborate with vendors and subcontractors to obtain pricing and technical information
• Help identify the most effective technical solutions for client needs
• Participate in proposal development and client discussions
• Support projects across pharmaceutical, biotechnology, food & beverage, and industrial manufacturing environments
• Build relationships with clients, engineering teams, and business stakeholders

What Makes This Position Different

• Influence projects before execution begins
• Expand your business, commercial, and technical skillset
• Gain visibility into project strategy and decision-making
• Build a path toward leadership, business development, or operations management
• Contribute to high-impact projects supporting leading manufacturers

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline
• 3+ years of experience in one or more of the following:
• Industrial Automation
• Controls Engineering
• Instrumentation
• Validation (CQV)
• System Integration
• Process Automation
• Project Engineering
• Ability to interpret technical specifications, drawings, and project scopes
• Strong communication and organizational skills

Preferred

• Experience supporting regulated manufacturing environments
• Experience developing project estimates, proposals, or technical documentation
• Client-facing engineering experience
• Familiarity with PLC-based control systems, instrumentation systems, process automation, or validation activities

Why PACIV ( pronounced pah-SEEV ) Process Automation, Controls, Instrumentation & Validation

For more than 30 years, PACIV has provided automation & controls, validation, and instrumentation services to highly regulated manufacturing facilities across North America.

Joining PACIV means becoming part of a team where technical expertise is valued, growth is encouraged, and employees have the opportunity to contribute to complex projects that make a real impact.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 90% employer-paid healthcare premiums
• 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting
• HSA with employer contributions
• Generous PTO and company-recognized holidays
• Professional development opportunities
• Long-term career growth within a stable and growing organization

Additional Information

• Full-time, direct-hire position
• No C2C or 1099 arrangements
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States; sponsorship is not available