Proposal Engineer

PT HollySys Automation Indonesia; Jakarta Selatan; On-site; IDR 90,000,000 - 150,000,000; Full time

Job summary

PT HollySys Automation Indonesia is seeking a Proposal Engineer to join our engineering team. You will prepare technical and commercial proposals for automation system projects (PLC, SCADA, DCS, Safety System), analyze customer requirements, and deliver competitive solutions.

You will review inquiries and tender documents, develop cost estimates, design preliminary solutions, and coordinate with engineering, procurement, finance and sales to ensure proposal accuracy. Fluent English is required.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of experience as a Proposal Engineer or Cost Estimator in automation.
• Understanding of Hardware, Software, Network Topology and industrial communication (Modbus, Profibus, Ethernet/IP) used for Automation System.
• Familiar with project costing, estimation, and tender processes.
• Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work under tight deadlines.
• Proficiency in MS Office (PPT, MS Word, Excel), Visio, etc
• Fluent in English (both oral and written) is a must

Responsibilities

• Prepare technical and commercial proposals for automation system projects (PLC, SCADA, DCS, Safety System, DEH, etc).
• Review and analyze inquiry, RFQ or tender documents: specifications, drawings, scope of work, scope of supply and technical requirements.
• Develop cost estimates including BoQ, material list, shipment cost, and engineering cost calculation.
• Design preliminary solutions: system architecture, hardware selection, and communication topology.
• Coordinate with engineering, procurement/logistic, technical consultant, finance and sales teams to ensure proposal accuracy.
• Able to understand commercial and delivery terms
• Able to identify project risk and mitigation
• Conduct technical presentations and clarifications with clients when required.
• Support negotiation processes and tender evaluations.

Skills

Proposal writing

Cost estimation

Automation systems

Technical presentation

MS Office

English communication

Tools

MS Office

Visio

Job description

We are looking for a Proposal Engineer with a strong background in Automation Systems to join our engineering team. This role is responsible for preparing technical and commercial proposals, analyzing customer requirements, and delivering accurate and competitive automation solutions.

Responsibilities

Prepare technical and commercial proposals for automation system projects (PLC, SCADA, DCS, Safety System, DEH, etc).

Review and analyze inquiry, RFQ or tender documents: specifications, drawings, scope of work, scope of supply and technical requirements.

Develop cost estimates including BoQ, material list, shipment cost, and engineering cost calculation.

Design preliminary solutions: system architecture, hardware selection, and communication topology.

Coordinate with engineering, procurement/logistic, technical consultant, finance and sales teams to ensure proposal accuracy.

Able to understand commercial and delivery terms

Able to identify project risk and mitigation

Conduct technical presentations and clarifications with clients when required.

Support negotiation processes and tender evaluations.

Requirements

Minimum 2–3 years of experience as a Proposal Engineer or Cost Estimator in automation.

Understanding of Hardware, Software, Network Topology and industrial communication (Modbus, Profibus, Ethernet/IP) used for Automation System.

Familiar with project costing, estimation, and tender processes.

Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work under tight deadlines.

Proficiency in MS Office (PPT, MS Word, Excel), Viso, etc

Fluent in English (both oral and written) is a must

Additional Advantages

Experience preparing proposals for Oil & Gas, Mining, Power Plant, or Manufacturing projects.

Knowledge of HollySys Automation Product