Estimating Engineer

Mersino Dewatering LLC•Davison, MI

29d•Onsite

About The Position

Founded in 1988,â¯Mersinoâ¯is a single source for pumping services, contract dewatering, one-pass trenching, power generation and drilling. Our people are the most valuable asset, and we strive to maintain a culture that inspires dedication to customer service. Whether a planned project or an emergency response, Mersino meets challenges with expertise, equipment, and service. We move water. This position is based out of our Headquarters in Auburn Hills, MI (M-F in office) Job Summary: This Estimating Engineer will be responsible for scouring the bid-specific market, reviewing project documents (geotechnical reports, borings, plans, and project specifications), designing cost-effective Bypass pumping systems/solutions, writing quotations, and communicating with customers and contractors. The Estimating Engineer will also be responsible for providing technical and administrative aid to the sales staff as well as information to the general construction industry at large regarding Complete Dewatering Systems, Power Generation Services, and One-Pass Trenching Services. The duties of the inside sales team cover a wide scope of responsibilities regarding these specialty services.

Requirements

A degree in Civil, Environmental, or Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, Geology, Hydrogeology, Geotechnical Engineering, or an equivalent amount of school or work experience in a related field
Must have a minimum of 5yrs of previous experience estimating commercial Bypass pumping projects
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Planning and organizational skills
Proficient using Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Ability to problem solve using technical data
Strongly self-motivated, ability to perform tasks with little or no direction
Ability to read schematics, blueprints, and/or technical manuals preferred
Knowledge of budget cost estimating and bidding procedures preferred
Work experience in the construction industry preferred
Ability to read schematics, blueprints, and/or technical manuals preferred
A professional demeanor
High attention to detail
The ability to work under a time constraint to meet deadlines
Ability to travel (locally, and nationally occasionally)
Ability to work flexible schedule to meet job requirements
Requires intermittent periods during which continuous physical exertion is required, such as walking, standing, stooping, climbing, lifting material or equipment, some of which may be heavy or awkward

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of budget cost estimating and bidding procedures preferred
Work experience in the construction industry preferred
Ability to read schematics, blueprints, and/or technical manuals preferred

Responsibilities

Able to field phone calls and direct sales leads to appropriate personnel.
Evaluate search outputs for strong bidding opportunities for the company.
Assist in writing comprehensive quotations based on the data provided and the knowledge of Mersino's cost structure and product line to be delivered by the customer relations staff.
Review proposals created by other estimators for accuracy, technical correctness, and commercial viability
Assist with the gathering of technical data on projects, analyzing that data, and preparing reports to summarize project details.
Assist with resolving problems in system design.
Participate in post-audit analysis of project results including cost management and objectives achieved.
Assist with problems involving system design, such as, but not restricted to, hydraulic analysis, fluid dynamics, and system modeling.
Observe, retain, and apply skills and knowledge obtained at the workplace
Perform mathematical and engineering calculations and estimates
Evaluate engineering plans, drawings and specifications to prepare quotations and prepare detailed technical reports and analyses based on engineering specifications
Write detailed commercial and technical descriptions for project quotations
Conduct post-project audits and analyses of completed projects through organization of available project data to improve quotation techniques