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Technical Proposal Writer (Engineering focus)

ATS FAMILY•, TN
•$70,000 - $85,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Applied Technical Services, LLC (ATS) is hiring a Technical Proposal Writer for its Consulting Engineering & Design vertical within the broader Consulting segment. This hybrid position is open to candidates in the Norcross, Georgia; Kennesaw, Georgia; or Nashville, Tennessee areas. Occasional travel to local job sites is required to support proposal development and information gathering. The role is an individual contributor position responsible for developing, organizing, and producing professional-quality proposals and client submissions in collaboration with Business Development and ATS operations teams. The writer translates complex technical concepts into clear, persuasive, compliant, and client-focused content highlighting the company’s engineering, inspection, and design services. The position also supports business growth and offers a pathway toward Sales and Business Development. The successful candidate will manage proposal work from opportunity identification through submission, coordinate technical and pricing inputs, and ensure materials meet client requirements, company standards, and deadlines. The role includes preparing preliminary project cost estimates, supporting pricing discussions, maintaining proposal content and status records, and researching clients, markets, competitors, and industry trends.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, Marketing, Engineering, or a related field.
  • At least 3 years of experience in proposal writing, business development, or marketing within construction, engineering, consulting, property management, HOA, or safety-related industries.
  • Strong technical writing, proofreading, and editing skills.
  • Ability to interpret and communicate technical concepts.
  • Excellent organization and attention to detail.
  • Experience managing multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong visualization and presentation skills.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe tools, and CRM platforms.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to manage competing priorities accurately and efficiently.
  • Strategic thinking and strong execution focus.
  • Must qualify as a U.S. Person under the stated U.S. export-control requirements; eligible categories include U.S. citizens or nationals, lawful permanent residents, refugees, and persons granted asylum in the United States.

Nice To Haves

  • Familiarity with building envelope services and related terminology.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage the full proposal lifecycle for RFPs, RFQs, and RFIs in engineering and consulting services.
  • Prepare preliminary project cost estimates and coordinate with subcontractors to obtain pricing and scope information for proposals and project planning.
  • Develop small-scale proposals, typically with a three-business-day turnaround.
  • Ensure proposals comply with requirements, align with scope, and meet submission deadlines.
  • Coordinate with internal multidisciplinary teams to develop scopes of work, fee proposals, and project schedules.
  • Collaborate with engineers, the Business Development team, ATS Operations Managers, and clients to ensure alignment with industry standards and codes.
  • Use innovative processes in proposal development.
  • Write, edit, and tailor proposals to communicate technical capabilities, methodologies, and differentiators clearly.
  • Participate in virtual client meetings as needed.
  • Support pricing discussions with operations, technical teams, and Business Development teams.
  • Prioritize and manage multiple concurrent proposals under tight deadlines.
  • Draft, edit, and proofread proposal materials, including project profiles and bid-specific content.
  • Maintain and expand a centralized library of standard proposal content.
  • Monitor bid portals and notifications to identify new opportunities.
  • Track proposal status and maintain visibility across active pursuits.
  • Support decision-tracking workflows and proposal governance processes.
  • Revise proposals based on feedback and ensure consistency with company standards.
  • Review competitor proposals when appropriate to strengthen internal deliverables.
  • Research clients, markets, competitors, and industry trends to inform business development strategy.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

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