LPS Controls Estimator at Material Handling Systems in Atlanta, Georgia

Job Description:

FORTNA partners with the world's leading brands to transform omnichannel and parcel distribution operations. Known world-wide for enabling companies to keep pace with digital disruption and growth objectives, we design and deliver solutions, powered by intelligent software, to optimize fast, accurate and cost-effective order fulfillment and last mile delivery. Our people, innovative approach and proprietary algorithms and tools ensure optimal operations design and material and information flow. We deliver exceptional value every day to our customers with comprehensive services and products including network strategy, distribution center operational design and implementation, material handling automated equipment, robotics and a comprehensive suite of lifecycle services.




At FORTNA, we believe in fostering a workplace that isn't just a job but a movement - a collective effort to redefine success and transform challenges into opportunities. "Join the Movement" encapsulates our commitment to a workplace culture that thrives on collaboration, celebrates diversity, and empowers every individual to contribute to something greater than themselves. Our Team. Our Passion. Our Approach.




Job Summary:



The LPS Controls Estimating Engineer is responsible for estimating costs and generating proposal documents for the electrical and controls modifications to existing material handling systems and may include designing controls for new small to medium size systems. The engineer will be responsible for the overall controls system design, ensuring that the system meets functional and customer requirements.



Responsibilities:

• Utilize the existing FORTNA costing toolset to generate electrical and control system costs for new material handling systems, modifications to existing systems and change orders.


• Collaborate with internal departments as required to estimate costs for controls engineering, electrical installation, project management, etc.


• Estimating other project costs such as freight, permits, etc.


• Evaluate customer Request for Quote ("RFQ") documents and ensure that our costing is inclusive of their requirements and specifications.


• Generate RFQ documentation for external material and labor suppliers.


• Generate proposal documentation in Microsoft Word and Excel formats.


• Analyze system costing in comparison to previous estimates and present the findings to executive management.


• Lead customer design review meetings.


• Lead executive level meetings to review project scope and costing.


• Develop and maintain a working knowledge of customer specifications.


• Develop and maintain a working knowledge of various conveyor control components such as VFDs, photo eyes, PLCs, etc.


• Analyze system layouts and flow rates as required to ensure proper control system design.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Ability to generate, analyze and modify AutoCAD 2D drawings.


• Ability to analyze Allen Bradley PLC programs.


• Familiarity with control component hardware such as VFDs, photo eyes, PLCs, etc.


• Familiarity with industrial communication protocols such as ProfiNet, Ethernet/IP, etc.


• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.


• Ability to communicate, both orally and written, at all levels of the business and with customers.


• Ability to perform detail-oriented work in a timely manner, ensuring deadlines are achieved.


• Ability to keep excellent records and details of documentation of the entire phase of the proposal process.


• Ability to handle multiple tasks at the same time with changing priorities.


• Ability to coordinate and lead executive level project cost review meetings, as well as customer design review meetings.


• Ability to select the proper controls equipment based on the application and customer specifications.


• Ability to travel to job sites and attend customer meetings. Approximately 5% travel

Education and Experience:

• Associates or bachelor's degree in electrical/controls/industrial engineering or a related field


• 5+ years of experience in the material handling industry


• Minimum of 1 year of experience estimating project costs


• Basic knowledge of material handling control systems (VFDs, PLCs, etc.)


• Experience with Autodesk Inventor or NavisWorks is a plus.


• Experience in the distribution & fulfillment industry is a plus.


• Experience with the aftermarket side of the material handling industry is a plus, but not required.

The base salary range for this role is $85,000 to $127,500. This base salary range represents the low and high end of the base salary range for this position. Actual base salary offered will vary based on various factors including but not limited to location, level, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and performance.


This job description describes the general nature and level of work expected of a person assigned to this position. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. Employees may be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor.


It is the policy of FORTNA and its affiliated companies to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, citizenship status (if authorized to work in the U.S.), or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, FORTNA will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Apply Now