Proposal Engineer

Evapco • Edwardsville, KS

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About The Position

The Proposal Engineer I provides bid support to the sales team by developing proposals, including tower selections, specification and contract review, material and labor estimates, and proposal preparation. The role works across departments to complete specification responses, project strategies, accurate cost estimates, and competitive pricing.

The Proposal Engineer manages assigned budget and firm proposals, coordinates cost estimates and proposal strategies, supports Business Development Managers, and maintains quote and tower reference databases. The role also assists with post-award project transitions and project management, prepares inspection reports, and performs thermal selections and performance predictions for standard counterflow and crossflow cooling towers using StarDM and fan vendor software.

Requirements

• Background in technical or engineering product applications.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Demonstrated organizational skills.
• Bachelor’s degree (Bachelor of Science or strong math and science coursework).
• Zero to five years of experience in Proposal Management, Project Management, or Application Sales.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree from an ABET/EAC program or recognized equivalent.
• Direct application sales experience in capital or engineered products.
• Experience with contract and commercial terms.
• Direct experience in the cooling tower industry.

Responsibilities

• Manage, coordinate, and support assigned budget and firm proposals requiring an EvapTech response.
• Develop and implement proposal strategies with management and Business Development Managers.
• Coordinate with internal and external contacts to estimate labor, material, and freight costs.
• Set bid prices using established pricing guidelines and management review.
• Consult with team members when reviewing customer technical and commercial specifications.
• Develop scopes that highlight EvapTech’s strengths and meet customer expectations.
• Attend customer meetings and pre-bid job walks as required to gather information for bids.
• Maintain the accuracy of the Quote Database and assist with sales forecasting and budgeting.
• Create accurate entries in the Tower Reference Library.
• Support a smooth transition from proposal management to project management after contract award.
• Assist Project Management as necessary to resolve conflicts in scope expectations.
• Prepare inspection reports with Construction and management support to determine recommended repairs.
• Act as a Project Manager on inspection projects with no material scope of supply.
• Prepare thermal selections and performance predictions for standard counterflow and crossflow cooling towers using StarDM software and fan vendor software.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance.
• Employee Stock Ownership Program.
• Profit-sharing bonus paid twice per year.
• Voluntary employee retirement savings plan.
• Paid holidays.
• Paid vacation.
• Paid maternity and paternity leave.
• Bereavement pay.
• Company-paid basic life insurance equivalent to base salary, with an option for supplemental life coverage.
• Paid sick leave.
• Long-term disability.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level