Proposal Engineer
Job Title: Proposal Engineer IRole Definition:Provide bid support to the sales team in the development of proposals, including tower selections, specification & contract review, material & labor estimates, and proposal preparation. Work with departments to complete specification responses, project strategies, accurate cost estimates, and competitive pricing.Proposal Engineer Responsibilities:Proposal PreparationManage, coordinate, & support all assigned budget & firm proposals requiring an EvapTech response.Develop & implement proposal strategies with management & Business Development Managers.Coordinate with both internal & external contacts to estimate labor, material & freight costs.Set bid prices using established pricing guidelines & management review.Consult with team members in review of customer technical & commercial specifications.BDM SupportDevelop scopes to highlight EvapTech's strengths and meet customer expectations.Attend customer meetings and/or pre-bid job walks as required to gather information required for bids.Database UpkeepMaintain accuracy of Quote Database and assist in Sales Forecasting / Budgeting.Create accurate entries in the Tower Reference Library.Post-Award SupportPerform a smooth transition from proposal management to project management phases of a contract.Assist with Project Management as necessary to resolve conflicts of scope expectation.Prepare inspection reports with Construction & management support to determine recommended repairs.Act as a Project Manager on inspection projects with no material scope of supply.Technical Design & SupportPrepare thermal selections & performance predications of standard counterflow & crossflow cooling towers using the StarDM software & fan vendor software.Success Criteria:1. Sense of urgency and highly responsive2. Strategic thinking, leading to creative solutions and proposal strategies3. Ability to make quick, high-quality decisions4. Ability to work in a highly interactive team5. Passion to win new business, improve margins and satisfy customersMinimum Qualifications:(Education, Experience, Skills required to qualify for this position)1. Background in technical / engineering product applications2. Strong verbal and written communications skills3. Computer skills including Microsoft Office4. Demonstrated organizational skills5. Bachelor's degree (Bachelor of Science or strong math & science coursework)Optional but Preferred Qualifications:1. Bachelor's degree from an ABET/EAC program or recognized equivalent2. Three years of experience in Proposal Management, Project Management, or Application Sales3. Direct application sales experience in Capital / Engineered Products4. Experience in contract and commercial terms5. Direct experience in the cooling tower industryEvapco's Summary of Pay & Benefits:Medical, Vision, & Dental InsuranceEmployee Stock Ownership Program - we are an employee-owned companyProfit Sharing Bonus - which is paid twice per year(k)larity Plan - Voluntary Employee Retirement Savings PlanPaid HolidaysPaid VacationPaid Maternity and Paternity LeaveBereavement PayCompany Paid Basic Life Insurance equivalent to base salary, with option for Supplemental Life electionPaid Sick LeaveLong Term Disability