CAD Design - Estimator in Dayton

Energy Jobline ZR; Dayton (OH); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Jobline ZR seeks a detail-oriented CAD Designer / Estimator to bridge technical design and project pricing. In a hybrid role, you will create precise 2D/3D drawings and analyze specifications to compute material, labor, and production costs for bids and active projects.

You will collaborate with suppliers, project managers, engineers, and clients to ensure designs meet budgets, review blueprints, and update estimates as scopes change.

Qualifications

• Degree in Drafting, Design, Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Strong math and spatial reasoning demonstrated in drafting work.
• Detail-oriented with ability to read blueprints and specs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed 2D layouts and 3D models from plans or sketches.
• Compute material, labor, and production costs for bids and projects.
• Review construction documents to confirm scope and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Collaborate with suppliers, PMs, engineers and clients to align designs with budgets.
• Update drawings and estimates when project scopes change.

Skills

Mathematical aptitude

Spatial reasoning

Blueprint reading

Attention to detail

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Drafting/Design/Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Excel

Job description

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Job Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented CAD Designer / Estimator to bridge technical design and project pricing. In this hybrid role, you will create precise 2D/3D technical drawings and analyze project specifications to calculate accurate material, labor, and production costs for client bids and active projects.

Key Responsibilities

• CAD Drafting & Design: Prepare detailed 2D layouts, 3D models, and shop drawings using CAD software based on architectural plans, engineering specs, or client rough sketches.
• Cost Estimation: Perform material take-offs and calculate precise costs for labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractor services to build competitive project estimates and proposals.
• Blueprint & Spec Review: Review construction documents, architectural drawings, and engineering specs to identify scope requirements, potential design flaws, or cost-saving opportunities.
• Vendor & Client Collaboration: Communicate with material suppliers to secure vendor pricing and collaborate with project managers, engineers, and clients to align designs with budgets.
• Revision Management: Update technical drawings and adjust cost estimates promptly when project scopes or field conditions change.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Drafting, Design, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in 2D/3D CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD, SolidWorks) and estimating software/Excel.
• Experience: 2+ years of experience in CAD drafting and cost estimation
• Core Competencies: Strong mathematical ability, spatial reasoning, blueprint reading, and extreme attention to detail.

Company Description

Job shop Metals fabrication since 1962.

Company DescriptionJob shop Metals fabrication since 1962.