Vacancies Fire Estimation Engineer, South Central United States

AkzoNobel•Houston, TX

21h•$85,000 - $90,000•Hybrid

About The Position

This role is responsible for accurately producing material estimation reports based on client-provided drawings, structural models, or steel schedules. The engineer will also conduct quality checks on team members' estimates, manage tasks, and issue reports to clients. Additionally, they will develop specifications to identify target project lists, analyze databases for focused market segments, and support Sales and Key Account Management (KAM) teams with technical and estimation expertise.

Requirements

Associate of Science in Fire Protection and Safety Engineering Technology or related field.
2 years' customer and support experience in the fire protection, construction, or engineering industry.
Knowledge of codes, standards and associated technical requirements for fire protection.
Ability to read and interpret structural engineering and architectural drawings.
Knowledgeable of structural steelwork and general engineering principles.
Must be able to quantify steelwork using required software.
Operate CAD drafting software.
Strong customer service skills.
Excellent analytical, written, and verbal communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively with all levels of employees.
Effective organizational and time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines.
Proficient in Microsoft Office.
Advanced Excel skills.
Experience using AutoCAD and customer relationship management software required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Civil, Mechanical, or Fire Protection Engineering preferred.
Experience in chemical or coatings industry preferred.
Knowledge of epoxy intumescent paint technology.
Knowledge of passive fire protection principles preferred.
Experience using AutoCAD preferred.
Experience using Planswift or similar software preferred.

Responsibilities

Apply structural fire engineering principles in optimizing product requirements.
Manage estimation process and related tasks to ensure timely and accurate completion of estimates and quotes for projects.
Use customer relationship management (CRM) software to manage tasks and prepare/update estimation reports.
Understand and assess an estimation report in relation to structural utilizations.
Utilize fabrication software and models to produce an estimate.
Discuss results with clients.
Communicate with clients, via telephone or email, to determine relevant technical information and accurately quantify estimates of fire engineering reports.
Answer cellulosic and hydrocarbon estimate inquiries.
Conduct quality checks on projects with defined parameters per estimation process.
Train internal and external clients on Intercalc and audit results, as required.
Identify opportunities to rationalize project volumes.
Use competitor knowledge.