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TITLE: Estimator & Proposals Specialist

SALARY: $35 - $40/hr

LOCATION: Jackson County, TX

WORK HOURS: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm – In-Office & Field-Based

Scope of Services:

Seeking a technical estimator with electrical or controls experience to support bidding and project development.

This role is primarily responsible for building accurate estimates for projects, including reviewing engineering drawings, performing site visits, identifying required materials and labor, and assembling pricing for bids.

In addition to estimating, this position will also help prepare clear and professional proposals for customers, particularly for custom or negotiated projects.

Approximately 80% of the role is estimating and 20% involves preparing proposals and supporting sales efforts.

Key Responsibilities (Estimating) Primary Responsibility

• Review engineering drawings, specifications, and project documents
• Perform site visits as necessary to understand scope and field conditions
• Identify materials, equipment, and labor required for projects
• Build project estimates using Excel and internal tools
• Develop pricing within approximately ±10% accuracy
• Coordinate with engineers and technicians to validate scope
• Track bid opportunities and maintain estimate records

Proposal Development

• Prepare proposals for negotiated or custom projects
• Clearly explain scope, assumptions, and deliverables to customers
• Work with sales and leadership to structure pricing and project approach
• Assist in responding to customer questions during the proposal process

Project Scoping

• Take field photos and notes during site visits
• Identify potential risks, unknowns, or missing scope
• Help ensure projects are properly defined before work begins

Ideal Candidate Background

This role is best suited for someone with experience in:

• Electrical estimating
• Electrical contracting
• Controls systems
• Industrial electrical work
• Instrumentation or automation

Candidates may come from backgrounds such as:

• Electrical contractor estimators
• Controls technicians moving into estimating
• Industrial electricians with strong technical understanding
• Controls integrator project engineers or technicians

Qualifications Required:

• Prior experience in electrical work, electrical estimating, or industrial electrical systems
• Ability to read electrical drawings and specifications
• Strong organizational and analytical skills
• Proficiency with Excel
• Self-motivated with strong work ethic
• Ability to learn quickly and develop new technical skills

Preferred:

• Experience with control panels, PLC systems, instrumentation, or SCADA
• Experience estimating projects for industrial or municipal facilities
• Familiarity with water or wastewater infrastructure

Work Environment:

• Combination of office work and field visits
• Site visits to water plants, lift stations, and treatment facilities
• Collaboration with engineers, technicians, and project managers
• Opportunity to grow into more advanced project or technical roles

MUST HAVES FOR ROLE:

• Utility Pants: Employees must wear durable utility pants suitable for the work environment.
• Safety Shoes: Steel-toed or other appropriate safety shoes are mandatory to protect against workplace hazards.
• Candidates must consent to and pass a background check and drug screening as part of the hiring process.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Operational Technical Services, (OTS), is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colors, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Job Title : Nuclear Engineer (Naval Reactors Engineer) Category / Component : Officer • Active Overview Design, regulate, and oversee the Navy's nuclear propulsion program, including reactor design, fleet operations, and eventual defueling and decommissioning of nuclear powered ships and submarines from Naval Reactors Headquarters and associated Department of Energy laboratories and shipyards.

Key Responsibilities Provide technical direction in areas such as reactor and fluid systems design, reactor physics, materials development, component design for steam generators, pumps, and valves, instrumentation and control for reactor and propulsion plants, testing and quality control, radiation shielding, and chemistry and radiological controls; review designs and analyses from laboratories, shipyards, and industry partners; coordinate with fleet units to ensure safe and reliable nuclear plant operation.

What to Expect Assume significant technical responsibility early in your career as part of a lean headquarters staff; work primarily in an analytical and oversight role rather than operating plants at sea; balance long term engineering projects with time sensitive fleet and shipyard issues; frequent coordination with senior civilian engineers, naval officers, and technical teams; high expectations for attention to detail, judgment, and written and oral communication.

Work Environment Work mainly at Naval Reactors Headquarters in the Washington, District of Columbia area with regular engagement with Department of Energy laboratories, nuclear training sites, shipyards, and nuclear powered ships and submarines; office based work that includes document reviews, technical meetings, inspections, and site visits rather than day to day shipboard watchstanding.

Pathways, Training & Advancement Officer commissioning through programs such as Officer Candidate School or the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate program followed by a structured technical qualification program at Naval Reactors; rotational exposure to laboratories, prototypes, shipyards, and fleet support issues; progressive responsibility leading projects and becoming a subject matter expert, with opportunities for professional military education and advanced graduate study in technical fields.

Entry through the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate program for qualified college students and recent graduates, or selection via Officer Candidate School for those who already hold qualifying degrees; all applicants must meet Nuclear Propulsion Program academic and technical screening standards in addition to general officer commissioning requirements.

Qualifications All Navy jobs require meeting general enlistment or commissioning standards, which typically include: Eligibility to serve in the United States Navy, which may involve United States citizenship or other legal residency and work status, depending on the program and current law and policy A high school diploma or equivalent for enlisted positions, and a bachelor's or qualifying professional degree for officer positions Meeting age limits that vary by program and are set in law and Navy policy.

Some communities have more restrictive age ranges Meeting medical, vision, and dental standards, including body composition and physical fitness requirements, with some jobs requiring more demanding standards Meeting character and conduct standards, including background screening Achieving required test scores for your program, such as the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery for enlisted roles or officer qualification tests for officer programs Eligibility for a security clearance when required for your rating or designator Additional qualifications can include specific skills, education, licensure, or experience that are unique to a job or community and will be reviewed with you by a recruiter.

Additional qualifications for this job may include: Completion of a rigorous technical degree in engineering, physics, mathematics, or a closely related field that includes strong backgrounds in calculus and physics; outstanding academic record, particularly in technical coursework; United States citizenship and eligibility for a high level security clearance; strong technical aptitude and comfort with detailed analytical work.

Education Education benefits are available through standard Navy programs such as Tuition Assistance, the Post-9/11 GI Bill, ACE-recommended college credit for Navy training, Navy COOL-funded certifications, USMAP apprenticeships, and other Navy College Program opportunities.

Specific options depend on the Sailor's status, training, and current Navy policy.

Pay, Benefits & Service Pay, benefits, and service commitments follow standard Navy Active and/or Reserve policies for this type of role, including basic pay, allowances when eligible, health coverage, and retirement options.

Exact entitlements, special pays, and service obligations depend on program, component, years of service, and current law and Navy guidance.

Incentives Incentives such as bonuses, special pays, and loan repayment may be available at times for specific ratings or communities, but they change frequently and cannot be guaranteed.

Applicants must confirm current incentives and eligibility with an official Navy recruiter or authoritative Navy source.

Notes and Disclaimers This description is a general overview of typical duties, training, and opportunities in this community.

It does not replace official Navy instructions, policies, or contracts and does not guarantee specific assignments, training, incentives, or outcomes.

Actual opportunities depend on Navy needs, individual performance, screening results, and current law and policy.