Estimating Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Founded in 1988, Mersino 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.

Typical Duties and 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

Qualifications :

Specific Expectations :

Disclaimer : The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Mersino is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled