Apprentice Engineer - Sales Operation

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc.; Navi Mumbai; Hybrid; INR 167,000 - 257,000; Part time

Job summary

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. invites graduates to join a structured 1-year Apprentice program under India's Apprentices Act, 1961.

The role focuses on Sales – Operations support for design consulting on multidisciplinary engineering projects, including bidding, NDA/CDRS processes, and proposal coordination. Selected candidates will work with senior professionals, gain exposure to project delivery, and develop business development and pricing skills in a collaborative, growth-oriented

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Mechanical/ Chemical Engineering from a recognized university.
• Academic passing year: 2026.
• Minimum 7 CGPA throughout all semesters.
• Good Business communication skills with fluency in English.
• Candidates must not have any prior work experience.
• Master's degree candidates are eligible only if bachelor's completed within four years of application date.
• Candidates must not be registered on the NATS portal.
• Internship, academic project, or industrial training experience related to engineering design or project delivery is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide Sales – Operations support to Business Development Dept.
• Understand proposal / RFP management process and assist senior Sales – Ops leads for proposal preparations, processes related to NDA, CDRS, etc.
• Documenting the entire bidding process for future references
• Tracking proposal developments, follow up with respective stakeholders, etc.
• Regularly track Billtrax / search engines for exploring data for future prospects
• Working on CVs, Compiling CVs for proposals, keep a library of CVs
• Ability to listen, understand and follow instructions.
• Shows flexibility in work tasks and locations.
• Successfully and effectively complete the Graduate Development Program.

Skills

Business communication

English fluency

Analytical ability

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Excel

Job description

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

The Apprentice Program is designed to provide hands‑on, real‑world experience through structured on‑the‑job training within live projects. Apprentices will work closely with Jacobs' senior professionals and project managers, gaining exposure to technical practices, project delivery processes, and organizational culture.

This position is an Apprentice role under the Government of India’s Apprentices Act, 1961, and is part of a structured 1‑year training program. As per the regulations and eligibility criteria prescribed under the Act, Jacobs is required to adhere to the government‑mandated guidelines for apprentice engagement. Therefore, it is mandatory for all applicants to meet the specified eligibility requirements.

A well‑motivated and creative Graduate Mechanical (Preferred), or Chemical Engineer with excellent numerical, logical, and analytical ability who wants to work in Business Development / Sales – Operations for Design Consulting on multi‑disciplinary engineering projects. The work will include support Sales – Operation function with primary focus on supporting Bidding and Post Bid process with coordination with sales and operations, managing proposal timelines, support documentation, pricing and related activities by applying software / MS office, Excel tools as applicable. This is a growth position for the right candidate looking to make the next step in their career in Sales and Marketing. The role includes-

• Provide Sales – Operations support to Business Development Dept.
• Understand proposal / RFP management process and assist senior Sales – Ops leads for proposal preparations, processes related to NDA, CDRS, etc.
• Documenting the entire bidding process for future references
• Tracking proposal developments, follow up with respective stakeholders, etc.
• Regularly track Billtrax / search engines for exploring data for future prospects
• Working on CVs, Compiling CVs for proposals, keep a library of CVs
• Ability to listen, understand and follow instructions.
• Shows flexibility in work tasks and locations.
• Successfully and effectively complete the Graduate Development Program.

Here’s what you'll need

• Bachelor's in Mechanical/ Chemical Engineering from a recognized university.
• Academic passing year: 2026.
• Minimum 7 CGPA throughout all semesters.
• Candidates must not have any prior work experience.
• Good Business communication skills with fluency in English
• Candidates with a master's degree are eligible only if their bachelor's degree was completed within four years of the application date. Therefore, a B.Tech degree completed before 2022 would not meet this requirement.
• Candidates must not be registered on the NATS portal.
• Internship, academic project, or industrial training experience related to engineering design or project delivery is preferred.

Apprentice Eligibility Requirements

As this opportunity falls under the Apprentices Act, 1961, applicants must additionally meet the following criteria:

• Must be eligible for apprenticeship training under the Government of India guidelines.
• Must not have previously undergone apprenticeship training under the Apprentices Act, 1961.
• Must satisfy all eligibility conditions prescribed by the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) and applicable government regulations.

AtJacobs we value people. Having the right balance of belonging, career and lifestyle enables us to consistently deliver and exceed clients’ expectations.

Working alongside industry leaders, you will have the opportunity to develop your career working on key projects in an environment which encourages collaboration, knowledge sharing and innovation. To support your professional growth, Jacobs flexible working arrangements, extended leave options and a host of social, health and wellbeing events and initiatives will underpin our commitment to you.

At Jacobs it’s all about what you do, not where you are, which counts!

We value collaboration and believe that in‑person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support .