Junior Estimator

Benefits Package: Company Paid!

• Medical, Dental, Prescription & Vision Benefits 
• Life, AD&D, and LTD insurance 
• Paid Vacation and Holidays 
• Teladoc & TriaHealth 
• Company-Matched 401K and IRA Retirement Savings 

Requirements:

• High School diploma is required.
• 2 or 4 year college degree in Computer Sciences, Electrical Engineering or MIS a plus.
• A minimum of 0-1 year of experience is required.
• Vendor-specific certifications from manufacturers such as Cisco Certified Network Associate are required (E.G.: CCDA or CCNP is a plus).
• Proficient written and verbal English communication skills. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common technical journals.
• Ability to effectively present technical information to prospects and existing customers, peer employees, and managers.
• Experience in technical and Proposal writing is a plus with an understanding of professional client-facing documents.
• Comfortable acting as a Technical resource for discovery and information gathering for physical security on client calls.
• Excellent customer relationship and communication skills; verbal and written.
• Ability to understand an IP address, subnet mask, and gateway address information.
• Knowledge of components within networking (data switch, router, and firewall). Understanding of network security components and architecture.
• Strong understanding of POE requirements for standards 802.3af, 802.3at and 802.3bt with relation to wireless access points and potential IOT devices (calculation of POE budgets).
• An understanding of wireless communications (802.11G,N,AC&AX) and/or point-to-point wireless communications.
• Self-motivated, able to meet deadlines and maintain quality of work under pressure.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office programs, especially Excel.
• Good understanding of Cisco and competing network Products including Route/Switch, Wireless APs, Wireless Controllers and Point to Point Wireless communications
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record; no DUI or DWI in the last three years. A current US Passport would be a plus.

Responsibilities:

• Assist the Systems Engineering and Sales Depts. to develop technical Solutions that meet customer requirements.  
• Responsible for Pre-Sales support, System Design, drafting Bill of Materials, requesting distributor quotes, organizing pricing of equipment, and applying standard labor components to bids which shall include the following disciplines: Network Engineering (Route/Switch and Wireless Design).
• Assist with pre-sales opportunities by working with sales engineers to draft proposals.
• Maintain current knowledge of the equipment and technologies he/she supports by attending training provided by the manufacturer.
• Able to determine if additional information is needed to develop a solution that meets the customer's requirements.
• Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• The ability to read and understand RFPs, technical drawings, and technical requirements for IT-focused projects.
• A good methodical approach to tasks, ability, and interests to learn new technologies.
• Will be required to continue to learn new networking solutions (IPV6 WIFI 6 capable products) and as a plus an understanding of SDN, VOIP or ISE.
• Perform any other duties not specifically stated herein, but which your supervisor may assign.
• Maintain the company’s high standard of quality and professionalism with regards to workmanship, customer relations, coworkers, behavior, and appearance.
• Adhere to all required project safety requirements as set forth by Wachter, our customers, or OSHA.