Mid Level Estimating Engineer Jobs
Mid level estimating engineer jobs go to professionals ready to own full project estimates end to end, make scope and cost decisions with limited oversight, and guide junior staff through complex takeoffs. Openings run across Manufacturing, Staffing & Recruiting, and Construction & Real Estate, with 17% remote or hybrid availability, and employers like JE Dunn Construction, Jobot, and Ecolab hiring at this level now.
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What’s in it For You
- Opportunity to work across engineering, sales, and operations functions
- Exposure to customer-facing technical sales and business development activities
- Ability to influence project success through accurate estimating and proposal development
- Opportunity to support business growth and customer satisfaction through technical expertise
What You Will Do
- Support business development and customer acquisition activities as a technical sales representative
- Engage with customers to understand technical requirements, specifications, and project scope
- Deliver technical presentations, product demonstrations, and solution recommendations
- Support pricing, terms, and commercial negotiations in coordination with management
- Build and maintain relationships with customers, consultants, and key stakeholders
- Prepare detailed cost estimates based on drawings, specifications, and customer requirements
- Analyze labor, material, equipment, subcontractor, and overhead costs
- Develop technical and commercial proposals, quotations, and bid documentation
- Review RFQs, tenders, and bid packages to ensure compliance and accuracy
- Review engineering drawings, specifications, and standards to assess technical feasibility
- Coordinate with engineering, procurement, and production teams to obtain technical inputs
- Support value engineering and cost optimization initiatives
- Assist with post-award handoff from sales to project execution teams
- Monitor market trends, competitor pricing, and customer requirements
- Support development of sales tools, costing templates, and standardized estimating processes
- Maintain costing databases, pricing models, and historical estimate records
- Assist management with sales forecasting and opportunity tracking
Position Details
- Reports to: Global Director, Business Development
- Occasional travel to customer sites, meetings, or project locations as required
- Onsite at Vancouver, WA office (hybrid on site)
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, or related field)
- Experience in project-based environments such as construction, industrial manufacturing, or engineering services
- Experience with ERP and CRM systems
- Minimum 5 years of experience in sales engineering, application engineering, estimating, technical sales, or related roles
- Strong understanding of engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation
- Experience with cost estimation, BOQ preparation, and pricing analysis
Preferred Qualifications
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and estimating tools
- Ability to interpret customer RFQs and tender documents
- Strong communication and presentation skills
- Commercial awareness and negotiation skills
- Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail
- Ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams
- Customer-focused, results-driven, and proactive approach
- Ability to manage multiple bids and deadlines simultaneously
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Help shape the future of water and technology by joining a team that drives innovation in ultrapure water solutions —critical to industries powering global progress. These careers offer the chance to make an impact that matters solving complex challenges, collaborating across borders, and creating solutions that protect vital resources. If you’re passionate about water circularity, sustainability and technology, explore opportunities where your expertise fuels advancement and your growth is supported.
Annual or Hourly Compensation Range:
Benefits
Ecolab provides the following benefits: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, auto insurance, home insurance, pet insurance, identity theft protection, short-term and long-term disability, 401k, pension plans, retirement health care benefits, short-term incentives, vacation (12 days), holidays, parental leave, employee stock purchase plans (Full-Time Associates), discount on day care services and caregiver services, adoption assistance, group legal services, employee assistance program, employee discount program, and education assistance program, on-Site childcare and fitness facilities may be available at select Ecolab locations. Click here for additional benefits information. If you are viewing this posting on a site other than our Ecolab Career website, view our benefits at jobs.ecolab.com/working-here.
Potential Customer Requirements Notice
To meet customer requirements and comply with local or state regulations, applicants for certain customer-facing roles may need to:
- Undergo additional background screens and/or drug/alcohol testing for customer credentialing.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Ecolab will provide reasonable accommodation (such as a qualified sign language interpreter or other personal assistance) with our application process upon request as required to comply with applicable laws. If you have a disability and require accommodation assistance in this application process, please visit the Recruiting Support link in the footer of each page of our career website.
Our Commitment to a Culture of Inclusion & Belonging
At Ecolab, we believe the best teams are inclusive. We are on a journey to create a workplace where every associate can grow and achieve their best. We are committed to fair and equal treatment of associates and applicants and recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement based on individual qualifications and job performance. In all matters affecting employment, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement, we will not discriminate against any associate or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, disability, or status as a covered veteran.
In addition, we are committed to furthering the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) through Affirmative Action (AA).
We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York City Fair Chance Act.
What’s in it For You
- Opportunity to work across engineering, sales, and operations functions
- Exposure to customer-facing technical sales and business development activities
- Ability to influence project success through accurate estimating and proposal development
- Opportunity to support business growth and customer satisfaction through technical expertise
What You Will Do
- Support business development and customer acquisition activities as a technical sales representative
- Engage with customers to understand technical requirements, specifications, and project scope
- Deliver technical presentations, product demonstrations, and solution recommendations
- Support pricing, terms, and commercial negotiations in coordination with management
- Build and maintain relationships with customers, consultants, and key stakeholders
- Prepare detailed cost estimates based on drawings, specifications, and customer requirements
- Analyze labor, material, equipment, subcontractor, and overhead costs
- Develop technical and commercial proposals, quotations, and bid documentation
- Review RFQs, tenders, and bid packages to ensure compliance and accuracy
- Review engineering drawings, specifications, and standards to assess technical feasibility
- Coordinate with engineering, procurement, and production teams to obtain technical inputs
- Support value engineering and cost optimization initiatives
- Assist with post-award handoff from sales to project execution teams
- Monitor market trends, competitor pricing, and customer requirements
- Support development of sales tools, costing templates, and standardized estimating processes
- Maintain costing databases, pricing models, and historical estimate records
- Assist management with sales forecasting and opportunity tracking
Position Details
- Reports to: Global Director, Business Development
- Occasional travel to customer sites, meetings, or project locations as required
- Onsite at Vancouver, WA office (hybrid on site)
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, or related field)
- Experience in project-based environments such as construction, industrial manufacturing, or engineering services
- Experience with ERP and CRM systems
- Minimum 5 years of experience in sales engineering, application engineering, estimating, technical sales, or related roles
- Strong understanding of engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation
- Experience with cost estimation, BOQ preparation, and pricing analysis
Preferred Qualifications
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and estimating tools
- Ability to interpret customer RFQs and tender documents
- Strong communication and presentation skills
- Commercial awareness and negotiation skills
- Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail
- Ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams
- Customer-focused, results-driven, and proactive approach
- Ability to manage multiple bids and deadlines simultaneously
Careers Advancing Ovivo by Ecolab’s Water Technology Solutions
Help shape the future of water and technology by joining a team that drives innovation in ultrapure water solutions —critical to industries powering global progress. These careers offer the chance to make an impact that matters solving complex challenges, collaborating across borders, and creating solutions that protect vital resources. If you’re passionate about water circularity, sustainability and technology, explore opportunities where your expertise fuels advancement and your growth is supported.
Annual or Hourly Compensation Range:
Benefits
Ecolab provides the following benefits: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, auto insurance, home insurance, pet insurance, identity theft protection, short-term and long-term disability, 401k, pension plans, retirement health care benefits, short-term incentives, vacation (12 days), holidays, parental leave, employee stock purchase plans (Full-Time Associates), discount on day care services and caregiver services, adoption assistance, group legal services, employee assistance program, employee discount program, and education assistance program, on-Site childcare and fitness facilities may be available at select Ecolab locations. Click here for additional benefits information. If you are viewing this posting on a site other than our Ecolab Career website, view our benefits at jobs.ecolab.com/working-here.
Potential Customer Requirements Notice
To meet customer requirements and comply with local or state regulations, applicants for certain customer-facing roles may need to:
- Undergo additional background screens and/or drug/alcohol testing for customer credentialing.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Ecolab will provide reasonable accommodation (such as a qualified sign language interpreter or other personal assistance) with our application process upon request as required to comply with applicable laws. If you have a disability and require accommodation assistance in this application process, please visit the Recruiting Support link in the footer of each page of our career website.
Our Commitment to a Culture of Inclusion & Belonging
At Ecolab, we believe the best teams are inclusive. We are on a journey to create a workplace where every associate can grow and achieve their best. We are committed to fair and equal treatment of associates and applicants and recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement based on individual qualifications and job performance. In all matters affecting employment, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement, we will not discriminate against any associate or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, disability, or status as a covered veteran.
In addition, we are committed to furthering the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) through Affirmative Action (AA).
We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York City Fair Chance Act.
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Mid Level Estimating Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level estimating engineer job?
Position yourself by leading with specific examples of estimates you owned independently, not just supported. Highlight your ability to manage scope changes, reconcile cost variances, and communicate assumptions to project managers or clients. Tailor your resume to show you can run a takeoff or bid package from start to finish without close supervision, and demonstrate familiarity with the estimating software most common in your target industry.
Which companies hire mid level estimating engineers?
Companies hiring mid level estimating engineers right now include JE Dunn Construction, Jobot, and Ecolab, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring comes from general contractors, specialty subcontractors, engineering consultancies, and large owner-operators across construction, infrastructure, and manufacturing sectors.
Are there remote mid level estimating engineer jobs?
Yes, though availability varies by industry and project type. About 17% of mid level estimating engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with fully remote roles more common in sectors like telecom and technology infrastructure where site visits are less frequent. Construction-heavy roles tend to require at least hybrid availability for site walks and client meetings.
How do I move up to a mid level estimating engineer role?
Moving from entry level to mid level takes deliberate depth-building over your first few years. Focus on owning progressively larger or more complex estimates rather than just supporting senior staff, and seek out exposure to different project types or delivery methods. Demonstrating that your numbers hold up through execution, and that you can defend your assumptions to stakeholders, signals you are ready for mid level responsibility.
Which industries hire the most mid level estimating engineers?
Mid Level estimating engineer roles concentrate in Manufacturing, Staffing & Recruiting, and Construction & Real Estate, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because project pipelines are large enough to justify dedicated estimating staff who can handle full bid packages without constant senior oversight, making experienced mid level professionals particularly valuable.