Controls Engineer – PLC, Estimator

Shermco Industries

. Consult with industrial clients to gather operational requirements and conceptualize appropriate control system architectures .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeRemote • Idaho • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $100,000 - $155,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in industrial electrical systems, including PLC and HMI hardware/software solutions, with a strong focus on estimating and project management. Proficient in interpreting complex construction specifications and collaborating with various stakeholders to deliver successful turnkey integration solutions.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Industrial Electrical Systems KnowledgeConstruction Estimating ExperiencePLC Programming and IntegrationJourneyman Electrician LicenseMicrosoft Office Suite Proficiency

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Hard Skills

PLC ProgrammingHMI SetupElectrical System EstimationControl Panel FabricationField InstallationCommissioningElectrical Raceway InstallationMaterial QuotingReading Electrical DrawingsAutomation and Controls

Soft Skills

Exceptional Communication SkillsTeam CollaborationSelf-MotivatedProactive Problem SolvingTask Prioritization

Tools & Technologies

AutoCADMicrosoft TeamsAdobe AcrobatBluebeamAccubid

Certifications & Qualifications

Journeyman Electrician License

Industry Keywords

NECA RatesNECNFPA-70EPLC PlatformsIndustrial NetworksRFQsVendor ProcessesConstruction SpecificationsP&IDsBOMs

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Consult with industrial clients to gather operational requirements and conceptualize appropriate control system architectures
Develop comprehensive estimates for turnkey integration solutions, including engineering, control panel fabrication, desktop HMI setup, PLC programming, field installation, and commissioning
Review proposal specifications and drawings to estimate industrial electrical projects
Estimate new construction and retrofit upgrades
Identify opportunities to modernize aging industrial infrastructure, including legacy Allen-Bradley PLC-5 migrations
Attend pre-bid meetings and tour job sites to confirm take-offs
Prepare project takeoffs, submittals, and proposals
Request vendor quotes for equipment and materials, including PLC and HMI hardware/software
Complete client-required documentation on time
Draft estimate scope inclusions, exclusions, and clarifications
Identify and meet customer needs, expectations, and requirements
Interact with employees, vendors, clients, and other stakeholders
Maintain working estimate backup files and supplier pricing records
Support other department personnel, including estimates in other disciplines
Perform additional assignments as directed by the supervisor

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum 5 years’ experience in the industrial electrical industry
Minimum 2 years’ experience in construction estimating
Journeyman Electrician license preferred
In-depth knowledge of electrical systems, codes, and standards
Strong functional understanding of various PLC platforms and industrial networks
Ability to conceptualize and specify complete PLC/HMI hardware and software solutions from limited customer inputs
Background in automation and controls, including PLCs, instrumentation, valves, mechanical control panels, and electrical control panels is a plus
Familiarity with NECA rates and structures
Familiarity with NEC/NFPA-70E
Understanding of material quoting, RFQs, and vendor processes
Ability to address or escalate specification conflicts and drawing inaccuracies
Familiarity with estimating/installing electrical raceway, including cable tray, EMT, rigid, IMC, and plastibond
Ability to read and interpret electrical and automation construction drawings, wiring details, installation details, P&IDs, layout drawings, panel drawings, and BOMs
Ability to interpret complex construction specifications for electrical, automation, and control-related mechanical means and methods
Experience with Microsoft Office suite, Microsoft Teams, AutoCAD/AutoCAD LT, Adobe Acrobat/Bluebeam, and advanced/expert Accubid
Must speak, read, and write English fluently
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
Ability to communicate with customers, contractors, owners, and specialty equipment suppliers to determine scopes and required materials/equipment
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and changing priorities
Ability to be self-motivated, proactive, and an effective team player in a remote position