Location: Des Moines,IA, USA
Summary/Objective
The primary objective of this position is to propose the correct equipment for each electrical application as required for the water and wastewater industry. Day-to-day activity will consist of electrical equipment selections, reviewing plans and specifications, preparing cost estimates, quotes, and take-offs. These will be achieved by gathering and creating proposals, scopes, drawings/plans, specifications, and related documents. In addition, you are to be a liaison with customers and create a positive relationship with each customer and respond to their requests/needs in a timely manner. You will be required to work effectively and accurately, often under pressure, and to set (and change) priorities based upon workload and deadlines.
Desired Skills:
- Internet-based research skills.
- Proficient and well versed with Microsoft Office, PDF Platforms, CAD Software (this is a bonus), and other day to day computer skills.
- Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with customers, engineers, contractors and fellow staff.
- Analyze and understand blueprints, plans and specifications.
- Identify pertinent mechanical equipment, instruments, and processes.
- Electrically & Mechanically inclined, trained and skilled.
- Conflict and discrepancy resolution seeker / problem solving skills.
- Reporting, & strategic planning given each respective task at hand.
- Attention to detail.
Desired Abilities:
- Effectively manage a variety of projects/assignments/tasks (Multi-tasking ability).
- Keep organized and prioritize a variety of projects/assignments - Includes setting and changing priorities on an as-needed basis.
- Possess a demonstrated ability to be productive and accurate under pressure and a wide array of circumstances.
- Maintain a productive work pace with little or no direct supervision; Self-proficient, driven to get the job/task done without always relying on others.
- Participate in a cooperative, collaborative and team structured work environment.
- Use Microsoft Excel to estimate and preparing project take-offs; possesses the ability to adapt to future software improvements.
- Receptive and adaptive to change / innovation.
- Organized workspace & shared documentation.
- Resourceful & driven to utilize the tools available to you with the drive & desire to improve and respectfully challenge the Status Quo process of day to day activity.
- Email etiquette.
Desired Knowledge:
- Provide effective work from a setting that is removed from a job site.
- Ability to adapt to multiple personalities, situations, and circumstances.
- Customer service.
- Computer skills (CAD software and programming are a plus).
- Plan and specification review.
- Self-development.
- General sense for estimating, budgeting, and quoting.
- The ability to retain and retrieve information - having a good memory is a major plus.
- Water & Wastewater controls background including but not limited to PLC's, Programming, Troubleshooting, VFD's, and process instrumentation (this is a plus).
Desired Experience:
- Estimating, Inside Sales, Electrical Background, Customer Service, Trouble Shooting, and or Project Management.
- Work experience in a related field.
- Understanding of construction processes.
- Proficiency in MS Office.
Desired Education:
- Trade School - Mechanical or Electrical.
- Associates Degree in a related field of Accounting, Applied Science, or Engineering.
- Bachelor's Degree in a related field of Construction Management, Industrial Technology, Agriculture Systems Technology, Engineering, Manufacturing, Accounting, Business Management, or related.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. This is not a remote position.
This position comes with full Medical, Dental, Vision & 401K benefits.
**Pay Details:** $56,000.00 to $62,400.00 per year
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
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