RBO Technology, LLC · 1 week ago
Sales Engineer / Preconstruction Estimator Low Voltage, Security & Fire
Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
3+ years expRBO Technology, LLC is actively seeking a skilled Sales Engineer / Estimator with specialized knowledge in estimating projects involving data and security systems. This pivotal role will require you to meticulously assess project scopes, conduct thorough cost estimations, and ensure precise budgeting and planning for each project.
Cyber SecurityIndustrial AutomationNetwork SecuritySecurity
Responsibilities
Support sales efforts by participating in customer calls, scope reviews, pre-bid meetings, and proposal strategy discussions
Assisting solution design, scope development, and pricing strategy for negotiated and hard-bid work
Help qualify opportunities by identifying technical risk, constructability concerns, and margin exposure
Present estimates, clarifications, and value-engineering options to internal and external stakeholders
Serve as a technical resource to sales leadership throughout the pursuit process
Interpret project documents including plans, specifications, addenda, and bid instructions
Perform detailed takeoffs and cost estimates for access control, CCTV, intrusion, structured cabling, and fire systems
Develop labor models and material pricing aligned with project scope and schedule
Review scope with general contractors pre- and post-bid to ensure alignment
Identify exclusions, assumptions, clarifications, and alternates
Collaborate with project management and procurement to ensure estimates are executable
Support project handoff after award and participate in post-job cost reviews
Enter and maintain estimate data within estimating platform
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
3–5+ years of experience in low-voltage estimating, preconstruction, or sales engineering
Proven experience with security, data, and fire systems in commercial construction
Strong blueprint reading and specification interpretation skills
Solid mathematical, analytical, and problem-solving abilities
Comfortable supporting customer-facing sales conversations
Central Texas residency required (Texas metro areas of San Antonio, Austin, Dallas–Fort Worth, Houston, or surrounding regions)
Must pass pre-employment background check and drug screening
Preferred
Experience working directly with general contractors and end users
Familiarity with estimating software(Bluebeam, AutoCAD, Adobe)
Background as a field technician, lead installer, project manager, or sales engineer
Certifications or formal training in estimating, project management, or low-voltage systems
Benefits
Health insurance and retirement plan options
Paid time off and holidays
Professional development and advancement opportunities
High-trust, growth-oriented team environment
Company
RBO Technology, LLC
RBO Technology has over 50 years of combined experience in the Audio, Video, and Security industry.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Reed O'Rear
President
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