Proposal Engineer

GreenSew Infratech Private Limited; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

GreenSew Infratech Private Limited is seeking a results-oriented Proposal Engineer to craft technical proposals, cost estimates, process designs, system configurations, and commercial documentation for STP, ETP, wastewater recycling, and water treatment projects.

You will translate client requirements into feasible treatment solutions, prepare competitive bids, and support the sales team during project acquisition, ensuring compliance with tender specs and norms.

Qualifications

• Technical proposal preparation and bid support experience.
• Cost estimation for mechanical, electrical, civil, and instrumentation items.
• Process engineering and system design knowledge for water treatment projects.
• Tender documentation and BOQ preparation proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Requirement analysis from inquiries, RFQs, tenders, and specs.
• Design process flow, select technologies, and size equipment.
• Prepare technical proposals and commercial quotations.
• Manage tenders, bid submissions, and compliance checks.
• Coordinate with design, procurement, sales, and project teams.
• Provide technical support to sales and client meetings.

Skills

Technical proposal preparation

Cost estimation

Process engineering

Tender documentation

AutoCAD

Excel costing models

BOQ preparation

Vendor management

Technical writing

Negotiation skills

Education

B.Tech / BE in Mechanical Engineering

B.Tech / BE in Civil Engineering

B.Tech / BE in Environmental Engineering

B.Tech / BE in Chemical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

ERP/CRM tools

Job description

A Proposal Engineer is responsible for preparing technical proposals, cost estimates, process designs, system configurations, and commercial documentation for sewage treatment plant (STP), effluent treatment plant (ETP), wastewater recycling, and water treatment projects. The role involves understanding client requirements, designing suitable treatment solutions, preparing competitive bids, and supporting the sales team during project acquisition.

Key Responsibilities

1. Requirement Analysis

• Study customer inquiries, RFQs, tenders, BOQs, and technical specifications.
• Understand project requirements, water characteristics, flow rates, discharge norms, and site conditions.
• Coordinate with clients and sales teams to clarify technical requirements.

2. Process & System Design

• Select suitable treatment technologies such as:
  • MBBR
  • SBR
  • STP
  • UF/RO
  • Tertiary Treatment
• Prepare process flow diagrams (PFD).
• Develop equipment layouts and system configurations.
• Size tanks, pumps, blowers, filters, piping, and instrumentation.

3. Cost Estimation & Budgeting

• Prepare detailed costing for:
  • Mechanical equipment
  • Electrical systems
  • Instrumentation
  • Civil requirements
  • Installation & commissioning
• Obtain vendor quotations.
• Analyze BOM (Bill of Materials).
• Optimize costs without compromising quality.

4. Proposal Preparation

• Prepare technical proposals.
• Create commercial quotations.
• Develop compliance sheets.
• Prepare technical datasheets.
• Generate project presentations and solution documents.

5. Tender & Bid Management

• Participate in government and private tenders.
• Review tender documents and eligibility criteria.
• Prepare bid submissions before deadlines.
• Ensure compliance with tender requirements.

6. Customer Solution Engineering

• Suggest customized treatment solutions based on:
  • Industry type
  • Space availability
  • Budget
  • Pollution norms
  • Water reuse requirements

7. Coordination

• Coordinate with:
  • Design team
  • Procurement team
  • Sales team
  • Project execution team
  • Vendors

8. Technical Support to Sales

• Support sales presentations.
• Attend client meetings.
• Explain technical solutions.
• Assist in project negotiations.

Required Skills

• Technical proposal preparation
• Cost estimation
• Process engineering
• Tender documentation
• AutoCAD knowledge
• Excel costing models
• BOQ preparation
• Vendor management
• Technical writing
• Negotiation skills

Software Knowledge

• AutoCAD
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• ERP/CRM tools

Educational Qualification

• B.Tech / BE in:
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
  • Environmental Engineering
  • Chemical Engineering

Experience

• Freshers with strong technical knowledge can apply.
• 1–5 years preferred in:
  • STP
  • ETP
  • Water treatment
  • MEP
  • Industrial project proposals