Mechanical Proposals Engineer - Subsea Controls

Proserv • Houston, TX

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About The Position

The Mechanical Proposals Engineer develops high-quality technical and commercial quotations in response to customer enquiries, ensuring they are timely and accurate. The role works closely with Engineering, Project Management, Procurement, Legal, Operations, Supply Chain, Commercial, Finance, Sales, and Proserv leadership to produce proposals that are competitive, compliant, aligned with client requirements, and mindful of company risk.

The role covers the proposal lifecycle, from interpreting client tenders and requests for quotations and developing bid strategy through cost and schedule preparation, tender submission, follow-up, clarification meetings, and proposal debriefs. It also maintains proposal records, captures lessons learned, and contributes to continuous improvement. Other duties may be assigned.

Proserv is a global controls technology company serving the energy sector. The company describes its culture as grounded in its FRESH values and emphasizes teamwork, doing things the right way, curiosity and creativity, high-quality service, and collaboration.

Requirements

• Engineering qualification in a mechanical, controls, or energy subject.
• Proven track record in a control systems environment.
• Proven track record in an industrial bidding process.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or an equivalent discipline from an accredited college or university.
• Equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of the education requirement.
• Experience in the design and engineering of oil and gas production control systems.
• Proven track record in a subsea engineering bidding process.
• Working knowledge of API 17F and ISO standards.
• Knowledge of subsea control systems, specifically hardware design.

Responsibilities

• Interpret client Invitations to Tender (ITT) and Requests for Quotation (RFQ) to define scope, deliverables, and strategy.
• Lead the preparation of technical and commercial proposals in accordance with Proserv policies and procedures.
• Identify bid requirements and consult the team about additional technical resources needed for each bid.
• Generate detailed material lists for quotation line items, supported by sub-supplier quotations where possible.
• Coordinate input from Engineering, Operations, and Supply Chain to compile accurate cost estimates and schedules.
• Identify value-engineering opportunities and differentiators to improve proposal competitiveness.
• Ensure proposals comply with internal governance, client specifications, and industry standards.
• Liaise with Legal to minimize company exposure and risk on bids.
• Support pricing strategy and risk analysis with Commercial and Finance teams.
• Develop proposal schedules, timelines, plans, milestones, and outlines; manage tender submissions and verify document accuracy before submission.
• Follow up on quotations in conjunction with Sales.
• Attend domestic and international bid clarification meetings as required.
• Collaborate with Proserv leadership and Sales throughout the proposal duration, from opportunity identification and strategy development through proposal debrief.
• Provide management reports with status details.
• Maintain proposal records, document lessons learned, and contribute to continuous improvement.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Health FSA and dependent care FSA.
• HSA with employer contribution.
• Basic life and AD&D coverage.
• Voluntary life and AD&D coverage.
• Short-term disability.
• Long-term disability.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• PTO.
• Paid holidays.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Competitive starting salary with an opportunity to advance, dependent on competency starting level.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time