Proposals Engineer
About The Position
Utility Global is seeking a Proposal Development Engineer to support technical proposal development and early-stage project activities. Reporting to the Director of Project Development, this role works across Engineering, Business Development, and Projects to develop technically sound, commercially competitive proposals. The work focuses on front-end loading (FEL), process simulation, and feasibility evaluations that form the basis of proposals. The position is based in Houston, Texas, and requires approximately 20–25% travel, including international travel. Utility Global develops H₂Gen® technology to convert industrial off-gases and biogases into clean energy and sustainable fuels and feedstocks, supporting industrial decarbonization.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering.
- Minimum 5 years of engineering experience, with exposure to feasibility studies, FEL execution, or technical proposal development.
- Strong foundation in thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and heat transfer.
- Familiarity with process simulation and design tools such as ProMax, Aspen HYSYS, Aspen Plus, or UNISIM.
- Experience producing engineering deliverables such as PFDs, P&IDs, equipment specifications, and cost or schedule inputs.
- Solid analytical, problem-solving, and collaboration skills.
- Ability to work effectively amid the ambiguity typical of early-stage and first-of-a-kind projects.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in oil and gas, petrochemicals, industrial gases, hydrogen, or related energy industries.
- Proficiency with Visio and Bluebeam or similar tools.
- Working knowledge of project management fundamentals, including scope definition, cost estimates, and schedules.
- Experience developing customer-specific technical and economic proposals using process simulation tools, with ProMax preferred.
Responsibilities
- Develop customer-specific technical and economic proposals using process simulation tools, with ProMax preferred.
- Perform CAPEX, OPEX, and Levelized Cost of Hydrogen (LCOH) evaluations.
- Prepare technical documentation and respond to clarifications during proposal evaluations.
- Improve internal tools, workflows, and assumptions to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
- Assist in developing front-end loading (FEL) deliverables, including PFDs, P&IDs, equipment specifications, and preliminary cost and schedule estimates.
- Work with process, mechanical, and project engineering teams to ensure scope, schedule, and budget are met.
- Participate in identifying technical risks and developing mitigation strategies.
- Collaborate with Engineering, Finance, Projects, Business Development, and Supply Chain teams to align technical solutions with commercial objectives.
- Apply industry best practices and lessons learned to continuously improve proposal and FEL development processes.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
