Overview In this role you will develop accurate, competitive cost estimates for automation and I&C projects across energy, nuclear, oil & gas, mining, and related sectors. You will partner with engineering, project management, and procurement to gather data, analyze costs, and prepare proposals. You'll use your technical I&C knowledge to drive cost control and support continuous improvement. This is a hands-on role with a clear impact on project viability and client satisfaction, within a values-driven, safety-focused firm.
Compensation / Benefits- remuneration & benefits package
- friendly, professional, dynamic and flexible work environment
- opportunities for career development
- potential to work overseas
- accommodations in hiring process
- equal opportunity employer
Responsibilities- Prepare detailed cost estimates for automation and I&C projects (materials, labor, equipment, subcontractors)
- Produce class 1-5 estimates from concept to control estimates
- Review specs, drawings, and documents to ensure correct scope interpretation
- Provide estimating support to engineering through full project lifecycle
- Collaborate with teams to validate technical requirements and identify cost drivers
- Develop and maintain estimating tools, databases, and historical cost records
- Analyze vendor/subcontractor quotations for compliance and competitiveness
- Identify risks and opportunities and communicate recommendations to leadership
- Support bid preparation and proposal development aligned with commercial strategies
- Participate in project reviews and suggest cost control measures
- Assist project controls and MOC/quantity tracking
- Contribute to continuous improvement and PMO governance
Key requirements- 7-10 years of estimating or cost engineering for automation and I&C in industrial settings
- Strong understanding of automation systems, instrumentation, and control technologies
- Ability to interpret technical drawings and standards
- Proficiency in Cleopatra Enterprise (cost estimating software)
- Experience with estimating tools and MS Excel
- Familiarity with Lump Sum, Fixed Price, Target Price, Reimbursable contracts
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work autonomously and rely on own technical judgment
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines
- Experience in Energy & Nuclear, Oil & Gas, Chemicals, Renewables, Mining (asset)
- Willingness to travel occasionally
- excellent communication
- collaboration with internal and external stakeholders
- attention to detail
- automation and I&C knowledge
- interpretation of drawings and specifications
- Cleopatra Enterprise
