Technical Estimator

RVI•Watertown, SD

8d•$60,000 - $74,000

About The Position

Showcase your skills with an established, yet growing, company that's been in business for over 25 years! At RVI, we offer exciting, challenging work tailored to your strengths, along with opportunities to make an impact. Learn more about us at rvi-inc.com and apply today! As the Technical Estimator at RVI, your primary responsibility will be to provide the sales department with estimates and technical support. RVI is a full-service provider of high-quality, reliable wire harnesses and control boxes, that fosters strong collaborative relationships to support your business growth. We strongly believe that in order to achieve success for both RVI and our clients, a valued partnership, based on integrity, is critical. RVI is a family-owned company that focuses on creating jobs in rural communities in the upper Midwest; purposefully deciding to create jobs away from the chaos of larger metro areas. Our company values help to foster strong relationships with not only our employees and customers, but also our communities. We take pride in finding careers that fit the person rather than a person to fit a job which allows us all to do extraordinary things with ordinary people. We are an equal opportunity employer and consider all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.

Requirements

Working knowledge of Excel spreadsheets and word processing programs
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, specifications
Ability to coordinate and work independently
Ability to meet critical timelines for responses
Ability to communicate professionally and technically with Client Contacts
High School Diploma or general education degree (GED)
Associate's (A.A.) Degree or two-year college or technical school
2+ years of related experience
OR Any combination of education and experience that would provide the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be acceptable.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of CAD software and/or other engineering software
Experience with Zuken or similar electrical design software preferred

Responsibilities

Prepare estimates by utilizing blueprints, specifications, and related documents
Determine accuracy and completeness of information provided
Maintain information in a structured and organized manner
Identify labor, material, and time requirements
Present prepared estimates by assembling and displaying numerical and descriptive information
Maintain accurate estimating tools and update as needed
Maintain cost database by entering and backing up data
Continually update technical knowledge by attending educational workshops and reviewing technical publications
Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed for meeting and/or exceeding goals and strategies