Applications Engineer
Company Overview
Founded in 2007, CCA is a leading provider of industrial electrical, automation, and controls solutions across industrial and commercial sectors. We offer end-to-end capabilities, from design and technology development to full system implementation, ensuring seamless, tailored project delivery. Known for our precision in budgeting and scheduling, unwavering commitment to customer service, and flawless execution, we have built a strong reputation as a trusted partner in complex projects.
CCA has experienced exceptional growth and is poised for continued expansion across Canada and the United States. We are actively exploring opportunities to grow our geographic footprint, support small and medium enterprises, expand after-market service offerings, and serve new industry verticals.
Location: Remote
Salary: 90k-130K
Full-Time | Permanent
Job Overview
CCA is seeking an experienced Applications Engineer to support our growing automation, controls, and electrical services business across Canada and the U.S. This role is responsible for developing accurate, competitive estimates for electrical, instrumentation, automation, and controls projects. The ideal candidate brings strong technical knowledge, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate across sales, engineering, and project delivery teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare detailed cost estimates for electrical, automation, controls, and instrumentation scopes of work
- Interpret RFQs, tender documents, control narratives, P&IDs, electrical drawings, and specifications
- Perform quantity take-offs for materials, labour, programming, and subcontracted services
- Develop competitive bid proposals including material, labour, engineering, programming, and commissioning costs
- Participate in bid reviews and project handoff meetings with Sales, Engineering, Project Management, and Purchasing teams
- Assess project risk, scope gaps, assumptions, and exclusions and communicate findings to management
- Maintain bid tracking logs, estimate files, and historical cost data
- Identify value engineering and cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality or safety
- Coordinate with suppliers, vendors, and subcontractors to obtain pricing and technical input
- Collaborate with internal engineering and controls teams to ensure accurate system architecture and scope definition
- Support sales efforts by developing relationships with customers and identifying new automation and service opportunities
Qualifications:
- Minimum 7+ years of estimating experience in electrical, controls, automation, or industrial systems
- Strong understanding of industrial electrical systems, PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, instrumentation, and control panels
- Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, control schematics, P&IDs, and technical specifications
- Working knowledge of Canadian Electrical Code (CEC) and U.S. NEC, with regional code awareness considered an asset
- Experience estimating industrial, manufacturing, energy, water/wastewater, or process automation projects
- Proficiency with estimating software (e.g., Accubid or similar) and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
- Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate across technical and non-technical teams
- Highly organized, self-motivated, and capable of managing multiple bids and deadlines
- Experience with power distribution, automation retrofits, service work, and system upgrades is an asset
What We Offer
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- RRSP contribution program.
- Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
- A collaborative, supportive, and team-driven work environment.
- The opportunity to contribute to a growing, community-focused company.
Pay: $90,000.00-$130,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
