Estimator, Engineering, CAD​/ AutoCAD​/ Mechanical Design

We are seeking a detail-oriented Estimator for a direct hire opportunity in Vancouver, WA. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with customers, reviewing technical project requirements, developing accurate estimates, and helping move project opportunities from initial inquiry to award.

The Estimator will support a technical manufacturing, industrial, or fabrication-focused environment where accuracy, communication, and problem-solving are essential. This is a strong opportunity for a mechanically inclined professional who enjoys variety, ownership, and working closely with sales, engineering, customers, and production teams.

Candidates who thrive in this role are organized, curious, customer-focused, and motivated to learn. The environment offers supportive leadership, teamwork, training, and the opportunity to build a long-term career path in a technical estimating role.

• Prepare detailed and accurate estimates based on customer requirements, drawings, specifications, and bid documents.
• Review project scopes, technical documentation, and pricing details to support complete and competitive quotes.
• Communicate with customers, engineers, sales teams, and internal departments to clarify requirements, timelines, and project expectations.
• Support the sales process from initial inquiry through project award and handoff to production.
• Track quotes, follow up with customers, and help improve close rates and project win rates.
• Break down larger project requirements into manageable steps to ensure estimates are complete, accurate, and delivered on time.

• Direct hire opportunity.
• Compensation is $60,000 to $77,000 per year.
• Hourly equivalent is approximately $29 to $37 per hour, depending on experience.
• Rate may be flexible for a highly experienced candidate.

• Prepare estimates for technical, manufacturing, fabrication, construction, or industrial projects.
• Review drawings, specifications, bid documents, and supporting project documentation.
• Coordinate with customers, engineers, sales, and production teams throughout the quoting process.
• Track quotes, follow up on opportunities, and support project close activities.
• 3 to 5 years of relevant estimating experience preferred.
• Background in manufacturing, fabrication, construction, industrial, plumbing, pump systems, drafting, or similar technical environments.
• Mechanically and technically inclined with strong problem-solving ability.
• Comfortable using college-level math to calculate pricing, quantities, measurements, and project details.
• Ability to learn technical drawings, owner’s manuals, submittal processes, and supporting documentation.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work directly with customers and internal teams.
• Able to organize complex information, break down tasks, and see projects through from start to finish.
• Self-motivated, accountable, and driven to take ownership of work.
• Strong deductive reasoning skills and the ability to think creatively when solving project challenges.

• CAD coursework or hands-on CAD experience.
• Experience reading technical drawings, blueprints, or mechanical documentation.
• Prior experience in pump systems, plumbing, drafting, field service, fabrication, industrial equipment, or related technical environments.
• Experience supporting sales teams with quoting, follow-up, and customer communication.

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