Location: Onsite at 4280 E 14^th Street, Des Moines, IA

Job Type: Full Time, Hourly

Expected Hours of Work: Our hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 7: 30AM to 5PM.

Reports to: Vice President of Inside Sales & Project Management

About the Company

Electric Pump and its family of companies have been in operation for the last 45 years providing fluid handling equipment to our customers in the industrial, municipal, and environmental markets. In addition, we are the largest pump service organization in the upper Midwest. Electric Pump is comprised of eight locations in seven states with approximately 135 employees. Our offices have a friendly, laid-back environment and we are active in monthly philanthropy events that encourage employee involvement.

Website: www.electricpump.com

Job Summary

The primary objective of this position is to propose the correct equipment for each electrical application as required for the water and wastewater industry. Day-to-day activity will consist of electrical equipment selections, reviewing plans and specifications, preparing cost estimates, quotes, and take-offs. These will be achieved by gathering and creating proposals, scopes, drawings/plans, specifications, and related documents. In addition, you are to be a liaison with customers and create a positive relationship with each customer and respond to their requests/needs in a timely manner. You will be required to work effectively and accurately, often under pressure, and to set (and change) priorities based upon workload and deadlines.

Desired Skills:

• Internet-based research skills.
• Proficient and well versed with Microsoft Office, PDF Platforms, CAD Software (this is a bonus), and other day to day computer skills.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with customers, engineers, contractors and fellow staff.
• Analyze and understand blueprints, plans and specifications.
• Identify pertinent mechanical equipment, instruments, and processes.
• Electrically & Mechanically inclined, trained and skilled.
• Conflict and discrepancy resolution seeker / problem solving skills.
• Reporting, & strategic planning given each respective task at hand.
• Attention to detail.

Desired Abilities:

• Effectively manage a variety of projects/assignments/tasks (Multi-tasking ability).
• Keep organized and prioritize a variety of projects/assignments - Includes setting and changing priorities on an as-needed basis.
• Possess a demonstrated ability to be productive and accurate under pressure and a wide array of circumstances.
• Maintain a productive work pace with little or no direct supervision; Self-proficient, driven to get the job/task done without always relying on others.
• Participate in a cooperative, collaborative and team structured work environment.
• Use Microsoft Excel to estimate and preparing project take-offs; possesses the ability to adapt to future software improvements.
• Receptive and adaptive to change / innovation.
• Organized workspace & shared documentation.
• Resourceful & driven to utilize the tools available to you with the drive & desire to improve and respectfully challenge the Status Quo process of day to day activity.
• Email etiquette.

Desired Knowledge:

• Provide effective work from a setting that is removed from a job site.
• Ability to adapt to multiple personalities, situations, and circumstances.
• Customer service.
• Computer skills (CAD software and programming are a plus).
• Plan and specification review.
• Self-development.
• General sense for estimating, budgeting, and quoting.
• The ability to retain and retrieve information – having a good memory is a major plus.
• Water & Wastewater controls background including but not limited to PLC’s, Programming, Troubleshooting, VFD’s, and process instrumentation (this is a plus).

Desired Experience:

• Estimating, Inside Sales, Electrical Background, Customer Service, Trouble Shooting, and or Project Management.
• Work experience in a related field.
• Understanding of construction processes.
• Proficiency in MS Office.

Desired Education:

• Trade School – Mechanical or Electrical.
• Associates Degree in a related field of Accounting, Applied Science, or Engineering.
• Bachelor's Degree in a related field of Construction Management, Industrial Technology, Agriculture Systems Technology, Engineering, Manufacturing, Accounting, Business Management, or related.

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• 401(k) with company matching
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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