--- title: 'Project Estimator at Brindley Engineering' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/project-estimator-brindley-engineering-lisle-405q8ee72k3k' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-10-28' --- # Project Estimator at Brindley Engineering - **Company:** Brindley Engineering - **Location:** Lisle, IL - **Employment:** full-time - **Work type:** hybrid - **Posted:** 2026-10-16 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-28 - **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/brindleyengineering/787be015-67e5-4c89-a27e-abc0b255a3a2 ## Job description Job Description: Detail-oriented, reliable, creative team-player who is responsible for working closely with clients, project managers and discipline engineers to develop TIC estimates based on internal FEL packages. Individual interest in developing other project services skill sets, such as cost controls, scheduling, and procurement. Job Duties/Responsibilities: - Develop TIC estimates for small capital projects (typically up to 15 million) - Develop basis of estimates for small capital projects - Coordinate and present directly to Project Team, Project Managers & Client for review - Ability to coordinate & organize multiple sources of engineering inputs into a project estimating deliverables - Participate in estimate kickoff, internal and external review meetings - Interest in developing supplemental project services skillsets (cost controls, scheduling, etc.) Minimum Qualifications: - Education: Associates Degree or higher is preferred - Experience: Min Yr = 5 - Technical Skills: Aspen In-Plant or Capital Cost Estimator (preferred, but not required) Background in engineering/construction; Strong Microsoft Excel skills; Familiar with scheduling methods and software such as P6, MS Projects - Management: No management experience required - Other Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills. Professional Development Opportunities: - Develop breadth and depth of expertise across a range of projects services disciplines - Obtain certifications and attend industry conferences through AACE Physical & Environmental Demands (Non-Field) Light work: exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Light work usually requires sitting or standing to a significant degree. Considerable time is spent using a computer (fine motor skills, visual acuity) and frequent use of telephone (talking, hearing). Pay Range: $90,000 - $140,000 annually The above pay range represents a general guideline; however, Brindley considers several factors when determining base salary that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to the candidate's depth of experience, skill set, certifications, specific work location, and current market conditions. Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus and/or other applicable incentive compensation plans in addition to base pay to reward individual contributions and allow employees to share in company results. In addition, BE provides a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees, including health, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability insurance, 401(k) savings plan with employer matching, company-paid holidays, paid parental leave, compensatory time off, and paid time off (PTO). Additional details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. Brindley Engineering is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. BE participates in E-Verify. For additional information regarding E-Verify, please go to [www.e-verify.gov](http://www.e-verify.gov). ## About Brindley Engineering ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Brindley Engineering is an industrial engineering firm specializing in design, maintenance, reliability, and construction solutions for process industries, with a strong focus on oil and gas. - **Entity Type**: Private (bootstrapped) - **Headquarters**: Lisle, Illinois, USA - **Founded**: 2004 - **Founders**: Tom Brindley, P.E. ## Core Business - **Primary industries**: Oil and gas, petrochemical, industrial process facilities - **Target customers**: B2B – enterprise clients in energy, refining, and heavy industry - **Mission/purpose**: To improve existing infrastructure and embrace new technologies to drive sustainable progress, with a “field-forward” approach that ensures designs are constructable, maintainable, and operable. ## Products & Services - **Engineering Design & Modification**: Precision design for facility additions, modifications, and new builds – emphasizing constructability and long-term operability. - **Maintenance Projects & Programs**: Plant engineering approach that balances continuous improvement with day-to-day operational demands. - **Construction Solutions**: “Field Forward” team of engineers, designers, and construction consultants who integrate practical construction knowledge into designs. - **Reliability Initiatives**: Assessments of expected service life, risk, and modifications to improve safety and prolong asset life using codes and industry best practices. - **Turnarounds, Shutdowns & Outages**: Planning and execution of plant shutdowns for inspection and maintenance, combining reliability engineers, inspectors, and project managers. - **BE Asset Management System (AMS)**: A data-driven platform for streamlined reliability assessments and enhanced analytics. - **Environmental Programs**: Deep expertise in BWON (Benzene Waste Operations NESHAP) compliance, engineering design, equipment assessments, and maintenance strategies. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly available - **Key Metric**: Headcount ~100+ employees (as of 2024); offices in Lisle (IL), Houston (TX), with strong presence in Corpus Christi (TX), Lake Charles (LA), and Wichita (KS); projects across the USA, Canada, and Korea. - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Not disclosed – privately held and self-funded. - **Growth Signals**: Grew from a one-person startup to over 100 team members; expanded headquarters and opened Houston office; recognized as a Great Place to Work for 5 consecutive years; named to Fortune Best Workplaces in Chicago for 3 years (2022–2024, #33 in 2022, #18 in 2024); increased international project work. ## Competitive Advantages - **Field-forward engineering**: Designs that prioritize constructability, maintainability, and operability – closing the gap between design and execution. - **Deep domain expertise**: Specialized in reliability, turnarounds, and environmental compliance (especially BWON) for process industries. - **Data-driven asset management**: Proprietary BE AMS system for predictive maintenance and reliability. - **Culture-driven retention**: High employee satisfaction (97% agree it’s a great workplace vs. 57% typical US company) leads to low turnover and deep institutional knowledge. ## Strategic Focus - Expanding geographic footprint (Houston office, international projects). - Investing in technology (BE AMS, data analytics) to enhance predictive maintenance and reliability services. - Continuing to build a “merit-based culture” that attracts top engineering talent and fosters innovation. - Emphasizing sustainable progress by upgrading existing infrastructure and adopting new technologies. ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: “BE Together” – a diverse, merit-based environment that values people, family, fun, flexibility, hard work, leadership, and mutual respect. 97% of employees say it’s a great workplace. - **Work policy**: Hybrid work schedule; offices in Lisle (HQ) and Houston; on-site roles available in Corpus Christi, Lake Charles, and Wichita. - **Perks**: Medical, vision, dental, 401(k) with match, transit benefit, life insurance, safety gear (steel-toed boots, prescription safety glasses). On-site fitness center and wellness room at HQ. Ergonomic workstations. Paid holidays, paid parental leave. Learning & training budget through “BE University” – employees can cross-train in different departments (e.g., mechanical engineer exploring marketing). Community outreach and volunteer opportunities. - **Growth**: BE University fosters internal development; employees have freedom to forge their own career paths. ## Sources 1. [brindleyengineering.com](https://www.brindleyengineering.com/) 2. [Brindley Engineering About Page](https://www.brindleyengineering.com/about/) 3. [Brindley Engineering Careers Page](https://jobs.lever.co/brindleyengineering) 4. [Brindley Engineering Culture Page](https://www.brindleyengineering.com/join-our-team/our-culture/) 5. 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