Technical Estimator

PACIV

Job Description

Technical Estimator
Location: Indianapolis, IN

Use Your Engineering Expertise to Help Shape Complex Automation Projects

We are looking for an Technical Estimator to join our Indianapolis, In team supporting the development of industrial automation, controls, instrumentation, and validation projects across manufacturing and regulated industries.

This position is ideal for an engineer or technical professional who wants to leverage their automation, controls, instrumentation, or validation expertise while influencing projects before execution. You will collaborate with clients and engineering teams to develop technical solutions, project estimates, and winning proposals for complex industrial projects.

Position Snapshot
Our Technical Estimator blends technical estimating, solution development, and business development, giving you the opportunity to influence project strategy, support client growth initiatives, and help shape complex automation projects before execution. What You Will Do

Develop cost estimates for automation, controls, instrumentation, and validation projects
Review RFPs, Statements of Work (SOWs), specifications, and engineering documentation
Collaborate with engineers, project managers, and operations leaders to develop technical solutions and project proposals
Work with vendors, subcontractors, and suppliers to obtain project pricing
Support business development efforts by identifying and qualifying project opportunities
Help align customer opportunities with available technical resources and workforce capabilities
Build and maintain strong client relationships
Support projects across industrial automation, process automation, manufacturing, life sciences, instrumentation, and CQV environments
Participate in client meetings, networking events, and industry conferences

What We're Looking For

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field
3+ years of experience in automation, controls, instrumentation, validation (CQV), project engineering, proposal development, estimating, technical sales support, or related technical roles.
Ability to review technical specifications, scopes of work, and engineering documentation
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills

Ideal Background
Experience in one or more of the following:

Industrial automation, controls engineering, instrumentation, or validation (CQV)
Manufacturing, process automation, or engineering services environments
Technical proposal development, project estimating, or client-facing engineering support

Why Engineers Join PACIV
PACIV , acronym for - Process Automation, Controls, Instrumentation & Validation
For more than 30 years, we have delivered automation, controls, instrumentation, and validation solutions to leading manufacturing and regulated industry clients.

This position offers the opportunity to:
✅ Influence projects before execution
✅ Work alongside automation and controls experts
✅ Gain exposure to business development and client strategy
✅ Support complex engineering projects across multiple industries
✅ Expand your technical and commercial expertise
✅ Build a long-term career with an established engineering services company Compensation & Benefits

Competitive salary
90% employer-paid healthcare premiums
401(k) with up to 4% company match and immediate vesting
Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions
Generous PTO and company-recognized holidays
Professional development and career growth opportunities

Additional Information

Full-time, direct-hire position
No C2C or 1099 arrangements
Work Authorization: Must be authorized to work in the United States. PACIV cannot sponsor new employment visas but welcomes H-1B transfer candidates.
PACIV does not partner with external recruiting agencies

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