Controls Engineer – PLC Estimator (Remote)

About the role

Shermco US is seeking a remote Systems Integration Sales Engineer who will evaluate and estimate industrial electrical and automation projects, creating complete control system architectures from minimal customer information.

Key responsibilities

• Consult with industrial clients to gather requirements and design appropriate control system architectures.
• Develop comprehensive turnkey estimates covering engineering, panel fabrication, HMI setup, PLC programming, installation, and commissioning.
• Review proposals and drawings to size and source PLC and HMI hardware/software, and request vendor quotes.
• Identify opportunities to modernize legacy systems, such as migrating Allen‑Bradley PLC‑5 platforms.
• Prepare take‑offs, submittals, and proposals, and maintain supporting documentation.

Required profile

• Minimum 5 years of experience in industrial electrical, with at least 2 years in construction estimating.
• Journeyman Electrician license preferred.
• Strong knowledge of electrical codes, NEC/NFPA‑70E, and NECA rate structures.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical, automation, and P&ID drawings.

Required skills

• Proficiency with PLC platforms and HMI hardware/software specification.
• Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams).
• AutoCAD/AutoCAD LT, Adobe Acrobat/Bluebeam.
• Advanced/Expert level experience with Accubid (databases, labor rates, LiveCount, etc.).
• Familiarity with estimating electrical raceways and related fittings.