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Everett Ship Repair

Senior Estimator ESR

Everett, WA · On-site +1

$95K - $130K/yr

Create and maintain a library of standards, efficiency targets, and history of previous projects ... updates archive of bids and submittals. What You Bring to Our Team: * Bachelor's degree in a ...

TerraPower LLC.

EHS Coordinator

Everett, WA · On-site

... and archiving. * Administer and maintain EHS software systems, including data entry, record ... Develop and maintain EHS content and document libraries within SharePoint, Confluence, and other ...

Aquent

Digital Asset Content Manager

Redmond, WA · On-site

$62 - $67/hr

Strong knowledge of media archiving best practices. * Editorial experience, including writing ... Experience in library science, cataloging, information management, or asset repository management.

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How much do library archivist jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for library archivist in Seattle, WA is $82,873.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $62,100.00 and $95,100.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

How to become a library archivist?

To become a library archivist, individuals typically need a bachelor's degree in history, library science, or a related field, with many positions requiring a master's degree in library and information science or archival studies. Gaining experience through internships or volunteer work, developing skills in cataloging, preservation, and digital archiving, and obtaining professional certifications can enhance job prospects.

What is a library archivist?

Library archivists are professionals responsible for preserving, organizing, and providing access to historical documents, rare books, photographs, and other valuable records within a library setting. They assess, catalog, and maintain collections to ensure that important materials are preserved for future generations. Archivists also help researchers and the public locate and interpret archival resources, often using specialized knowledge of preservation techniques and digital archiving. Their work is essential for maintaining the integrity and accessibility of a library's unique and historical collections.

What is the difference between Library Archivist vs Library Technician?

AspectLibrary ArchivistLibrary Technician
CredentialsBachelor's or Master's in Library Science or Archival StudiesAssociate's degree or relevant certification
Work EnvironmentArchives, special collections, museumsPublic and academic libraries, assisting patrons
Job FocusPreserving, organizing, and managing archival collectionsAssisting with cataloging, shelving, and customer service

The main difference is that Library Archivists focus on preserving and managing archival collections, often requiring advanced degrees, while Library Technicians support daily library operations and assist patrons, typically with less formal education.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a library archivist?

To thrive as a Library Archivist, you need expertise in archival science, information management, and preservation, usually supported by a master's degree in library science or a related field. Familiarity with archival management software, digital preservation systems, and cataloging standards like MARC or EAD is typically required. Attention to detail, organizational skills, and strong communication abilities help you manage collections and collaborate with researchers or colleagues. These skills ensure the accurate preservation, organization, and accessibility of valuable historical records for future generations.

What are some common challenges a library archivist faces when organizing and preserving collections?

Library Archivists often encounter challenges such as managing large volumes of materials with limited resources, dealing with deteriorating or fragile items, and ensuring that collections are both preserved for the future and accessible to present-day researchers. Balancing the need for digital access with the preservation of original formats is also a frequent concern. Collaborating with librarians, IT specialists, and researchers helps archivists prioritize preservation efforts and improve access to valuable materials.
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Infographic showing various Library Archivist job openings in Seattle, WA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 75% Full Time, 17% Part Time, and 8% Contract. Highlights an 67% In-person, and 33% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $82,873 per year, or $39.8 per hour.

Senior Estimator ESR

Everett Ship Repair

Everett, WA • On-site, Remote

$95K - $130K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 21 days ago

Job description

Everett Ship Repair is the Pacific Northwest's Premier Ship Repair Facility. Founded in 2019, Everett Ship Repair offers vast ship repair capabilities from its facility in Everett, Washington, including repair, maintenance, and conversion services for any type of commercial vessels, with focus on commercial workboats and passenger vessels. Together with our sister company Nichols Brothers Boat Builders and Shared Ice Services, we represent the heft and might of Ice Cap Holdings' presence in the maritime community of the Pacific Northwest. With impressive dry-docking capacity, and an opportunity to be part of an emerging team of industry veterans and highly skilled tradesmen, ESR strives to continuously improve our repair and construction methods into efficient and reliable processes. We seek tradesmen who share that view, value learning opportunities, and desire an opportunity to apply their skills in our progressive environment.
Everett Ship Repair (ESR) is seeking an Experienced Sr. Estimator who will develop, analyze and complete estimates for assigned projects, creating detailed cost estimates for ship repair and other marine projects. ESR is expanding its federal contracts pursuit and requires an estimator with NavSea and MSC experience.
What You will Do:
  • Works with Sales by completing estimates and cost proposals for assigned projects, and other potential pursuits creating detailed cost estimates for ship, repair, and other marine projects.
  • Support Project Managers in identifying and estimating needed change orders in a timely manner if required.

Tasks and Principal Duties:
  • Manages the analysis of bids and completes estimates for assigned projects, creating detailed cost estimates for ship repair and other marine projects.
  • Completes proposals, submittals, estimates and bid summary sheets.
  • Develops detailed specifications and estimates for marine projects.
  • Identifies and communicates all special requirements on estimates to owners.
  • Identifies and communicates all bonding/security requirements to Management.
  • Thoroughly reviews all customer specifications, drawings, and technical data.
  • Develops detailed itemized listing of required work tasks based on review of bid request.
  • Produces labor, material, and subcontractor price estimates for all required work.
  • Produces craft hours and subcontractor estimates on projects.
  • Develops long lead and critical material list as required.
  • Prepares estimates for Change Orders on new and existing projects as required
  • Develops craft labor budgets for planning and scheduling project work.
  • Analyzes subcontractor quotes to determine the best choices for sourcing.
  • Utilizes historical cost data in order to develop accurate bid standards.
  • Create and maintain a library of standards, efficiency targets, and history of previous projects and estimates.
  • Researches and develops new cost standards for work where no historical data exists.
  • Identifies and resolves ambiguities in specifications or bid packages.
  • Develops and maintains relationship with Client and stakeholder personnel associated with the processes for changes, estimates and proposals.
  • Works with company leadership to ensure that all contractual requirements are fulfilled even in the interim while negotiating changes and contract awards with clients.
  • Ensures that the leadership and program teams are kept informed about critical changes and enterprise demands from new contract proposals.
  • Identifies and communicates all special requirements on estimates to owners.
  • Work with purchasing to identifies major material, subcontract items and solicit pricing and assist as needed in analyzing quotes and recommending best choices for sourcing, including comparing subcontractor to in-house costs to make outsourcing decisions.
  • Develops and supports estimating standards through review and analysis of historical job cost data and uses historical cost data to develop accurate standards and regularly updates archive of bids and submittals.

What You Bring to Our Team:
  • Bachelor's degree in a suitable field and a minimum of five (5) years of marine and engineering experience, or an associate degree with at least 10 years of experience.
  • Strong background, skill, knowledge and experience in marine design and engineering and knowledge of materials used in marine construction.
  • Working knowledge of new ship construction, repair, and conversion, including vessel types, systems, and components.
  • General knowledge of a wide range of marine vessels.
  • Excellent organization skills -- can monitor numerous projects at once and can prioritize workloads.
  • Effective time management skills.
  • Ability to interpret specifications, understand, and read drawings and blueprints and understand the contract requirements and schedule constraints. Emphasis on NavSea and MSC requirements
  • Excellent communication skills with customers and internal clients
  • Skilled in conflict management and moving stakeholders to realistic consensus while protecting needs of and relationships with key stakeholders.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, Project and SharePoint.
  • Advanced skill level with EXCEL, including ability to create and use Pivot tables and present data in attractive and compelling graphical, tablet and chart formats.
  • Ability to handle competing priorities and deadlines effectively and respond well to last minute, high priority, and time sensitive projects.
  • Familiarity with pricing model applications and the processes for the continued development and sustainment, including a historical library for use in future estimates.
  • Experience and knowledge of change management principles, methodologies, and tools
  • Excellent negotiations skills.
  • Experience in presenting to Senior Management/Leadership levels.
  • Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Open to others' ideas and tries new things.
  • Ability to acquire a TSA TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Credential) card.

What Would Distinguish You:
  • Strong working knowledge of current rules, regulations, and standard practices of regulatory bodies, including USCG, classification societies and the marine industry.
  • Strong working knowledge of NavSea and MSC standard items.
  • Previous experience as Estimator in a civilian repair shipyard with both Federal and commercial contracts.

Benefits:
  • 401(k) and 401(k) matching
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Dental insurance
  • Group Life Insurance with Optional supplemental life and disability insurance programs
  • Paid time off
  • 9 paid holidays
  • Vision insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Culture of Learning with State-Certified Apprenticeship Programs.

Equal Employment Opportunity: Everett Ship Repair, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, political affiliation, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, age, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability.
Everett Ship Repair is a drug free workplace, and all applicants are subject to a pre-employment drug screen and a background check.

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