Proposal Engineer

Acwa Power; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

ACWA Power seeks a Proposal Engineer to support sales and business development by preparing comprehensive proposals for service-related projects across the fleet. The role involves data extraction, template preparation, cost estimation, and collaboration with engineering and commercial teams to align with RFQ and tender requirements.

Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree in engineering, 7+ years in proposal engineering within the energy sector, and strong technical drawing interpretation

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum 7 years in proposal engineering or related roles in energy.
• Strong knowledge of energy systems including power generation and distribution.
• Experience reading and interpreting drawings, specs and contracts.
• Familiar with proposal management software and CRM tools; travel occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed technical proposals with scope, limits, manpower and equipment.
• Estimate costs, timelines and risks from RFQ and specs.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, supply chain and PM teams.
• Support negotiations with technical expertise and client inquiries.
• Attend customer meetings and site visits to gather project data.

Skills

Communication

Energy systems knowledge

Drawing interpretation

CRM tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Proposal management software

CRM tools

CAD/technical drawings

Job description

JOB PURPOSE

The Proposal Engineer will play a crucial role in supporting our sales and business development efforts by preparing comprehensive and competitive proposals for our service-related projects at ACWA Power and external businesses across the fleet

Key Accountabilities

Update of Sales amp BD databases proposal tracker and other reporting statistics Extract data from databases and prepare presentations for weekly monthly quarterly annual reporting needs of the Sales BD Team Develop ready to use proposal templates for internal ACWA Customers and external customers depending on and periodically update templates to suit the array of services offered by NMES Support commercial proposal manager in creating and or preparing tailored proposal for energy projects Collaborate with other engineering operations supply chain logistics and project management teams to collate costs and consolidate for estimation purposes Analyze RFQ project specifications technical drawings and other relevant documentation to accurately estimate project costs timelines and risks associated with the opportunity Prepare detailed technical proposals including scope of work limits of scope manpower and equipment provided pricing and commercial terms in accordance with RFQ Tender requirements and company guidelines Coordinate with internal stakeholders to ensure alignment between proposal content offered solutions and RFQ Tender requirements Support the negotiation process by providing technical expertise and addressing customer inquiries and concerns Support Commercial and Proposal manager in preparing internal approval requests in the defined format for proposals requiring leadership approval Participate in customer meetings presentations and site visits as needed to gather project information and build relationships Stay updated on industry trends market dynamics and competitor activities to identify opportunities for differentiation and continuous improvement Contribute to process improvements and best practices within the commercial and business development function to enhance efficiency and effectiveness

Policies Processes Systems amp Procedures

Adhere to all relevant organisational and departmental policies processes standard operating procedures and instructions so that work is carried out to the required standard and in a consistent manner

Health Safety Security and Environment

Adhere to all relevant health safety security and environmental procedures instructions and controls so that the safety of employees and environmental compliance can be guaranteed

Related Assignments

Perform any other duties which the organization may require to be carried out

COMMUNICATION amp WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

Internal Needs to work closely with the Head of Commercial Proposal Project Directors Head of Planning Supply Chain and Head of OSIS External Needs to build a rapport with contractors vendors service providers Consultants etc

QUALIFICATIONS EXPERIENCE amp SKILLS

Minimum Qualifications Bachelor s degree in engineering or related field advanced degree preferred Minimum Experience Minimum of 7 years of experience in proposal engineering or related roles within the energy industry Strong technical knowledge of energy systems including power generation transmission and distribution Proficiency in reading and interpreting technical drawings specifications and contracts Familiarity with proposal management software and CRM tools is desirable Willingness to travel occasionally to customer meetings and project site visits Skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts clearly and concisely Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines Technical Skills Estimation and Cost AnalysisQuality Assurance and ComplianceTechnical Drawing Interpretation 6 Behavioural competencies Achievement OrientedPunctualLead by exampleHands-onSafety culture Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor s degree in engineering or related field; advanced degree preferred.Minimum Experience:Minimum of 7 years of experience in proposal engineering or related roles within the energy industry.Strong technical knowledge of energy systems, including power generation, transmission, and distribution.Proficiency in reading and interpreting technical drawings, specifications, and contracts.Familiarity with proposal management software and CRM tools is desirable.Willingness to travel occasionally to customer meetings and project site visits.SkillsExcellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts clearly and concisely.Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.Technical SkillsEstimation and Cost AnalysisQuality Assurance and ComplianceTechnical Drawing Interpretation6. Behavioural competencies: Achievement OrientedPunctualLead by exampleHands-onSafety culture