As a Proposal & Estimating Engineer, you will support business growth by combining technical engineering expertise with commercial sales capabilities. In this role, you will develop accurate cost estimates, prepare technical and commercial proposals, support customer engagement activities, and collaborate with engineering, sales, and operations teams to deliver technically sound and commercially competitive solutions. 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 Annual or Hourly Compensation Range: $90,000 - $130,000 Many factors are taken into consideration when determining compensation, such as experience, education, training, geography, etc. We comply with all minimum wage and overtime laws. 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. A trusted partner at nearly three million customer locations, Ecolab (NYSE:ECL) is a global sustainability leader offering water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions and services that protect people and the resources vital to life. Building on a century of innovation, with an annual sales of $15 billion and more than 48,000 associates, Ecolab delivers comprehensive science-based solutions, data-driven insights and world-class service to advance food safety, maintain clean and safe environments, and optimize water and energy use, and improve operational efficiencies and sustainability for customers in the food, healthcare, life sciences, hospitality and industrial markets in more than 170 countries around the world. When you come to work at Ecolab, you get to take on some of the world’s most meaningful challenges and have the opportunity to learn and grow, shape your career, make an impact and quickly see the importance of your work.   For more Ecolab news and information, visit www.ecolab.com.

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