Estimator / Design Engineer
MTLI Group of Companies
MHE Division | Toronto, ON Hybrid | Projects Across Canada and USA
MTLI Group is rapidly expanding its Material Handling and Automation Division across North America. We deliver full turnkey solutions including racking systems, mezzanines, conveyors, ASRS, and large scale warehouse automation builds.
We are seeking a technically strong Estimator with Design Experience who understands how systems are engineered, built, and installed not just priced.
This is not a back office role. This position is critical to scaling MTLI’s automation platform.
Core Responsibilities
- Perform detailed material takeoffs from engineered drawings
- Develop preliminary layouts in AutoCAD and SolidWorks when required
- Understand structural loading, anchoring, elevations, beam levels, and rack configurations
- Price full supply packages including racking, steel, conveyors, and automation components
- Build installation labor models including crew sizing, hours, equipment, PM cost, and travel
- Review RFPs and identify scope gaps or design conflicts
- Coordinate with manufacturers and integrators for feasibility validation
- Support sales with value engineering options
- Ensure margin targets are achieved
Required Industry Knowledge
Direct experience with the following is required
- Structural and roll form pallet racking systems
- Conveyor systems including belt, MDR, accumulation, and sortation
- Warehouse automation layouts
- Industrial construction sequencing
You should understand how these systems are installed inside active distribution centers.
Technical Requirements
- Strong Excel modeling skills
- Ability to interpret engineered drawings and layouts
- Understanding of load calculations and design constraints
- Ability to build conceptual layouts for budgeting
Ideal Background
- 5 plus years in material handling, racking, automation, or industrial steel
- Experience pricing projects from 250K to 10M plus
- Background with a racking manufacturer, automation integrator, or industrial GC
- Field installation experience is a strong advantage
Growth Path
This role is structured for advancement.
High performers will have the opportunity to grow into
Senior Estimator MHE Division
Chief Estimator North America
As MTLI scales its automation platform, this individual will help build and lead the estimating department, develop pricing standards, implement systems, and mentor junior estimators.
We are not hiring for a seat. We are hiring a future leader.
Why MTLI
- Rapidly scaling North American industrial platform
- Multi million dollar distribution and automation projects
- Direct exposure to executive leadership
- Real growth into senior leadership
- Competitive base salary plus performance bonus
If you understand engineering, pricing, and execution and want to build something large we want to speak with you.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $60,000.00-$95,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Extended health care
- Paid time off
Application question(s):
- How many years of direct experience do you have in material handling, racking, automation, or industrial steel?
- Have you worked for a racking manufacturer, automation integrator, or industrial GC? If yes, which company and what was your role?
- What is the largest project value you have personally estimated end to end?
- Have you priced full turnkey supply and installation packages? Explain what that included.
- Are you proficient in AutoCAD? Rate yourself 1 to 10.
- Are you proficient in SolidWorks? Rate yourself 1 to 10.
- Have you priced projects across Canada and the U.S. with freight and tariff considerations?
- Have you built labor models that include equipment rental, travel, LOA, PM time, and supervision?
- Which have you estimated: racking, structural steel, mezzanines, conveyors, automation, MEP, or installation labor?
Experience:
- Construction estimating: 5 years (preferred)
- MHE estimating: 5 years (preferred)
- AutoCAD: 5 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Professional Engineer (P.Eng) (preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Markham, ON L3R 3K7
