Estimator, Engineering, Manufacturing Engineer

Posted Friday, February 13, 2026 at 6:00 AM

Come Join the Winning Team!

Carpenter & Paterson, Inc. is currently hiring for a full-time Estimator to work out of our office in Waggaman, LA. Estimators prepare bid proposals for customers using cost estimates and price structures. Will also perform technical and commercial evaluations of customer requirements, interpret piping drawings and be capable of estimating technical designs.

• Prepares work to be estimated by gathering vendor quotes, detail drawings, piping drawings, specifications, and related RFQ documents.
• Identifies labor, material, buy out requirements by studying vendor quotes, drawings, specifications, and related RFQ documents. Computes costs by analyzing labor, material, and time requirements.
• Resolves discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information, reviews design drawings and recommend adjustments as necessary.
• Presents quotations to clients based upon their technical and commercial requirements, to an accurate professional standard.
• Maintains technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing technical publications.
• Use of Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Maintain a healthy and safe working environment.

• 8:00am - 5:00pm

• Previous experience with pipe supports, pipe support takeoffs, and/or wastewater projects a plus
• Bachelor's Degree in a Business related field or a similar background with experience in estimating steel fabrication, pipe supports, or experience in estimating wastewater projects, take-offs.
• Or a CAD Drafter with experience in the pipe support field
• Or a combination of experience and education.
• Proficient in basic math skills including computation, fractions, percentages, basic measurements to include basic geometry and trigonometry.
• Extensive knowledge of pipe supports, pipe hanger take-offs, and other product offerings related to pipe support design a plus.
• Have strong computer software skills, ability to learn applications quickly.
• Team player mentality a must; communication, collaboration, and motivation to follow through are critical.
• Be able to work quickly and efficiently without constant supervision.

• Weekly pay
• Competitive hourly pay based on previous experience
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Low affordable rates for Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance as well other benefits such as 401k with company matching, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance

We specialize in the manufacture and distribution of a complete line of pipe hangers and supports for commercial and industrial applications since 1913. With six locations in the U.S and growing., our supports have been specified and installed on major water treatment, pharmaceutical, process piping, petro-chemical, hospitals, and school buildings as well as many other industrial projects throughout the world.