Proposal Engineer I

Metso•York, PA

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

Metso is seeking a Proposal Engineer I to join its Proposal and Sales Support Team. The role prepares cost estimates and develops technical and commercial proposals for thermal process opportunities, including lime plants, lithium plants, dryer systems, calcination systems, and other large capital equipment projects. The Proposal Engineer works with customers and internal market area, process engineering, engineering, procurement, quality, and project teams to deliver competitive solutions, and reports to the Proposal Manager. The position is based in York, Pennsylvania, with hybrid options available. It includes less than 10% domestic and international travel, often on short notice, including visits to customer offices and plant sites. The team develops technical and commercial solutions for customers in mining, mineral processing, industrial minerals, power generation, and thermal processing. Its work supports business growth and customer decision-making through accurate, competitive proposals and collaboration with internal stakeholders, vendors, and customers. The team emphasizes collaboration, accountability, customer focus, continuous improvement, and open communication.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mineral Processing, Mining Engineering, Engineering, or a related discipline; an equivalent combination of education and experience will also be considered.
3–5 years of experience in proposal development, estimating, technical sales support, or related activities involving industrial equipment projects.
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and strong mechanical aptitude.
Experience working with multiple stakeholders in matrix organizations and customer-facing environments.
Excellent verbal, written, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities, work under pressure, and meet deadlines.
Experience with SAP, Salesforce, and related business systems.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting mining, mineral processing, industrial minerals, heat transfer, thermal processing, or power generation projects.
Knowledge of Metso products, technologies, applications, and customer industries.

Responsibilities

Review and interpret client and engineering specifications for thermal process equipment and systems.
Prepare and distribute technical inquiries and specifications to engineering, procurement, quality assurance, project management, and other stakeholders.
Evaluate vendor quotations for technical compliance, commercial completeness, and overall proposal suitability.
Select and incorporate vendor pricing and solutions into project proposals.
Develop complete cost estimates and support internal approval processes, commercial compliance reviews, and customer evaluations.
Prepare proposal packages that include technical descriptions, exceptions, pricing, payment terms, delivery schedules, and commercial terms and conditions.
Support customer presentations and participate in visits to customer offices and operating sites.
Provide project handover packages and support project engineers and project managers during contract execution.

Benefits

Wellbeing programs, occupational healthcare, and supportive services.
Competitive compensation and performance-based incentives.
Flexible working arrangements.
Learning pathways, mentoring, internal mobility, and global collaboration opportunities.
Competitive benefits plan.
Healthy living rewards.
Mental wellbeing services.
Annual leave starting at 15 days per calendar year.
Employee engagement surveys.
Global incentive program tied to business and performance targets.