Remote Automation Sales Engineer

• Qualifications: 

  • 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 how they operate within a broader industrial network. 

  • Proven ability to conceptualize and specify complete PLC/HMI hardware and software solutions from limited customer inputs. 

  • Background in automation and controls, including PLC’s, instrumentation, valves, mechanical control panels, electrical control panels is a plus. 

  • Demonstrated innate drive for continuous learning and professional growth; we highly value hungry, adaptable mindsets over resumes strictly matched to keywords. 

  • Familiar with NECA rates, structures and their shortcomings. 

  • Familiar with NEC/NFPA-70E. 

  • Understands the material quoting process, RFQ’s, how to deal with vendors, etc. 

  • Understands how to address/escalate specification conflicts, drawing inaccuracies or other questions stemming from the drawing package. 

  • Familiar with estimating/installing all types of electrical raceway, including cable tray, EMT, rigid, IMC & plastibond, and all associated fittings and appurtenances. 

  • Ability to read and interpret electrical & automation construction drawings, wiring details, installation detail, P&ID’s, layout drawings, panel drawings, BOM’s, etc. 

  • Ability to read and interpret complex construction specifications as they apply to electrical, automation and control-related mechanical means and methods. 

  • Software experience in the following: 

  • Microsoft office suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc…) 

  • Microsoft Teams 

  • Autocad/Autocad LT 

  • Adobe Acrobat/Bluebeam 

  • Advanced/Expert level experience in Accubid, including setup of databases, projects, custom assemblies, labor rates, difficulty modifiers, LiveCount, etc. 

  • Must be able to speak, read and write English fluently. 

  • Must possess exceptional verbal and written communication skills. 

  • Must possess the ability to communicate with customers, contractors, owners and specialty equipment suppliers to determine scopes of work and required materials/equipment. 

  • Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and change priorities as necessary. 

  • Ability to be self-motivated, proactive, and an effective team player in a remote position. 

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER | DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE

Shermco is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.  Shermco is a drug-free workplace.

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