Estimator/Proposal Specialist

Magna IV Engineering, A Sunbelt Solomon Company; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Magna IV Engineering in Edmonton, Alberta seeks an Estimator/Proposal Specialist for a full-time in-office role. You’ll spend six months with field and engineering teams to gain technical grounding, then develop proposals and quotations across engineering, operations, project management, and business development.

No prior estimating experience is required; training is provided. The position emphasizes learning company capabilities, coordinating with teams, and delivering accurate, timely

Qualifications

• Previous electrical experience working in power systems, automation, industrial, or technical services environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills.
• Willingness to complete approximately six months of field training before transitioning into proposal development.
• Eagerness to learn proposal development, estimating, and business support processes.

Responsibilities

• Spend approximately six months of hands-on field training to learn Magna IV's services, equipment, and operations.
• Learn company processes, technical capabilities, and customer applications.
• Build relationships with field personnel, engineers, and project teams.
• Assist in preparing proposals, quotations, RFQs, RFPs, tenders, and other customer submissions.
• Review client requests and identify submission requirements and deadlines.
• Coordinate with engineering, operations, and business development teams to gather technical and commercial information.
• Ensure proposals are accurate, complete, and submitted on time.
• Develop and maintain proposal templates and supporting documentation.
• Support client-facing proposal activities and business development initiatives.
• Assist with presentations, capability statements, and marketing materials.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to communicate Magna IV's technical capabilities and value proposition.
• Review proposal documents for accuracy and compliance with customer requirements.
• Maintain organized proposal records and documentation.
• Support continuous improvement of proposal processes and content libraries.

Skills

Electrical background

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Time management

MS Office proficiency

Tools

Salesforce

Power BI

Job description

Magna IV Engineering is seeking a motivated and technically minded Estimator/Proposal Specialist to join our team in Edmonton, Alberta. This is a full-time, in-office position that offers a unique opportunity for someone with an electrical background to build a career in proposal development and business support.

The successful candidate will begin by spending approximately six months working alongside our field and engineering teams to gain firsthand knowledge of Magna IV's services, equipment, and customers. This hands‑on experience will provide the technical foundation needed to develop accurate, high‑quality proposals and quotations. Following this onboarding period, the Proposal Specialist will work closely with engineering, operations, project management, and business development teams to prepare client proposals, quotations, and other technical documentation that support business growth.

No prior estimating or proposal experience is required—we will provide the training needed to succeed in this role.

Field Training & Technical Development

• Complete approximately six months of hands‑on field training to develop a strong understanding of Magna IV's services, equipment, and operations.
• Learn company processes, technical capabilities, and customer applications.
• Build relationships with field personnel, engineers, and project teams.

Proposal Development

• Assist in preparing proposals, quotations, RFQs, RFPs, tenders, and other customer submissions.
• Review client requests and identify submission requirements and deadlines.
• Coordinate with engineering, operations, and business development teams to gather technical and commercial information.
• Ensure proposals are accurate, complete, and submitted on time.
• Develop and maintain proposal templates and supporting documentation.

Client & Business Support

• Support client‑facing proposal activities and business development initiatives.
• Assist with presentations, capability statements, and marketing materials.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to communicate Magna IV's technical capabilities and value proposition.

Quality & Documentation

• Review proposal documents for accuracy and compliance with customer requirements.
• Maintain organized proposal records and documentation.
• Support continuous improvement of proposal processes and content libraries.

Requirements

• Previous electrical experience working in power systems, automation, industrial, or technical services environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills.
• Willingness to complete approximately six months of field training before transitioning into proposal development.
• Eagerness to learn proposal development, estimating, and business support processes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Internship, co‑op, or early career experience within electrical power systems, industrial services, utilities, or automation.
• Familiarity with Salesforce or other CRM software is an asset.
• Experience with technical writing or document preparation is an asset.
• Experience with Power BI or data reporting tools is an asset.

Where Potential Powers Progress

At Sunbelt Solomon, we believe progress starts with people — their ideas, their expertise, and their drive to make energy work better. With more than a century of combined experience, we deliver full‑lifecycle power, energy, and automation solutions across the Americas.

From our 39+ locations and a team of over 1,600 skilled professionals, we serve nearly every industry with the people, products, and insight needed to keep the electricity running. Our solutions span low‑, medium‑, and high‑voltage systems, covering the complete electrical lifecycle, from design and engineering to operation, maintenance, modernization, and sustainable decommissioning. We’re known for our expertise in remanufacturing electrical equipment, including transformers and switchgear, and for providing flexible, reliable temporary power rental solutions. Through the Sunbelt Solomon family of brands, including Trinity Power, Magna IV Engineering, and Power Solutions Group, we combine deep technical field experience with advanced engineering and turnkey project delivery.

Together, we help customers optimize performance, extend asset life, and achieve sustainability goals while building a more resilient, efficient energy future. At our core, we’re powered by people — innovators, engineers, technicians, and problem solvers — all working together to deliver energy solutions that move industries forward.

Mission, Purpose, Vision & Core Values

In developing our mission, purpose, vision and core business values, we engaged in a thoughtful process that incorporated the combined principles of our family of companies and reflects our commitment to valuing our history and investing in our people, services, and products.

Mission: Through a culture of integrity, bold innovation, and customer‑centricity we create value for our partners and team members with safe and reliable electrical power solutions and services.

Purpose: To enhance the lives of our team members and partners through sustainable products and services in the communities we serve.

Vision: To be the leading provider of customized electrical power solutions and services.

Core Values

• People: The core of our success.
• Safety: It’s in our DNA.
• Strategic: We forge our own future.
• Sustainability: Industry leaders in power distribution life cycle management.
• Performance: Delivering excellence at every opportunity.

Company Benefits

The organization offers a comprehensive, highly competitive benefits package to employees who work 20 hours per week or more. Benefits include but are not limited to medical, dental, vision, FSA/HSA, RRSP with company match, life insurance and disability, paid vacation, sick time, and holiday. Temp employees are not eligible for company benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Pre-Employment Screening

Following an offer of employment all candidates are required to complete a background check prior to being cleared to start employment. A drug screen and/or Motor Vehicle Record check may also be required based on the job responsibilities of the position.