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 Upkeep Maintain 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: Sense of urgency and highly responsive Strategic thinking, leading to creative solutions and proposal strategies Ability to make quick, high-quality decisions Ability to work in a highly interactive team Passion to win new business, improve margins and satisfy customersMinimum Qualifications:(Education, Experience, Skills Required To Qualify For This Position) Background in technical / engineering product applications Strong verbal and written communications skills Computer skills including Microsoft Office Demonstrated organizational skills Bachelor’s degree (Bachelor of Science or strong math & science coursework)Optional but Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree from an ABET/EAC program or recognized equivalent Three years of experience in Proposal Management, Project Management, or Application Sales Direct application sales experience in Capital / Engineered Products Experience in contract and commercial terms Direct experience in the cooling tower industryEvapco’s Summary of Pay & Benefits:Medical, Vision, & Dental Insurance Employee 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 Leave Long Term Disability