Cost Engineer

REPORTS TO: Lead Estimator

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

SUMMARY: The Cost Engineer is responsible for analyzing and pricing changes to project scope by developing accurate cost estimates, labor forecasts, and schedule impacts. This role supports project management by ensuring all change orders are financially justified, competitive, and compliant with contractual requirements.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare detailed cost estimates for change orders (labor, materials, equipment, subcontractors).
• Read and interpret technical specifications and customer change order requests.
• Utilize Microsoft Office software for estimating, such as Excel and/or Word.
• Develop Bill of Materials (BOM) from complex mechanical, weldment, and electrical drawings.
• Read and interpret sketches and blueprints including weld symbols, GD&T and drawing material specifications.
• Support Project Managers with developing proposals and supporting documentation for customer submissions.
• Work with ATG material and component suppliers to obtain accurate cost and lead time estimates.
• Evaluate schedule impacts and coordinate with project controls.
• Work closely with key internal stakeholders (project management, engineering, quality, shop personnel, etc.).
• Represent ATG in a professional, courteous manner.
  
  

NO SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities; however, direction may be provided to project coordinators, QA and engineering personnel, and to shop personnel. Direction is provided in the spirit of organizing and prioritizing the tasks required to complete projects on time and within budget.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Construction Management, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 3-5 years of estimating, project controls, or cost engineering experience.
• Understanding of custom manufacturing is required.
• Previous experience with CAD software to extract pertinent information required.
• Previous experience in manufacturing/fabrication and manufacturing planning required.
• Previous experience in Nuclear, energy, or government projects (DOE, DoD) preferred.
  
  

SKILLS and ABILITIES:

• Strong oral and written communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with all organization levels both internally and externally.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• High attention to detail and thorough. Highly proficient using Adobe Pro software
• Ability to understand and interpret technical specifications and customer requirements
• Ability to read and interpret fabrication drawings – mechanical, welding, assembly, and electrical
  
  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS, OTHER:

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is a plus.

MUST BE A US CITIZEN - In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. ATG is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Why join us? We take care of our people with:

• Competitive salary
• 120 hours of PTO and 8 paid holidays
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and disability coverage
• HSA/FSA options
• 401k match
• Wellness programs
• Learning, growth, and development programs
  
  

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Compensation Range: $75K - $100K