Proposal Engineer - Water Treatment

Client of Dashco Middle East; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 201,000 - 268,000; Full time

Job summary

Client of Dashco Middle East is seeking a Proposal Engineer to support tendering cost estimation and proposal preparation activities for water and wastewater projects. The role involves reviewing RFQs, preparing techno-commercial proposals and BOQs, and coordinating inputs from suppliers and subcontractors to ensure timely submissions.

Experience in water treatment, RO systems and related equipment is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Mechanical, or Environmental Engineering.
• 3–5 years of experience in a Proposal Engineer role.
• Experience in water and wastewater treatment projects preferred.
• Strong knowledge of treatment systems, RO, pumps, filters, tanks, vessels and related equipment.
• Experience in tender review, cost estimation, BOQ preparation and quotation development.
• Strong commercial awareness and vendor management skills.
• Excellent communication, coordination, and documentation abilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and proposal documentation tools.

Responsibilities

• Review RFQs, tenders and project specifications to understand bid requirements.
• Prepare techno-commercial proposals, quotations, BOQs and cost estimates.
• Develop treatment process solutions based on project requirements.
• Coordinate with suppliers, fabricators and subcontractors for inputs.
• Prepare technical specifications, submittals, clarifications and control philosophies.
• Support sales and engineering during pre-sales and handover stages.
• Maintain vendor, supplier and proposal databases.
• Ensure accurate, competitive and timely submission of proposals.
• Participate in technical discussions with clients, consultants and suppliers.

Skills

Tender cost estimation

Proposal development

Vendor management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical/Mechanical/Environmental Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are seeking a Proposal Engineer with experience in the water and wastewater treatment industry to support tendering cost estimation and proposal preparation activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Review RFQs tenders and project specifications to understand bid requirements.
• Prepare techno-commercial proposals quotations BOQs and cost estimates.
• Develop treatment process solutions based on project requirements.
• Coordinate with suppliers fabricators and subcontractors to obtain technical and commercial inputs.
• Prepare technical specifications submittals clarifications and preliminary control philosophies.
• Support sales and engineering teams during pre-sales and project handover stages.
• Maintain vendor supplier and proposal databases.
• Ensure accurate competitive and timely submission of proposals.
• Participate in technical discussions with clients consultants and suppliers.

Bachelor's Degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Environmental Engineering, or related field.

3 to 5 years of experience in a Proposal Engineer role.

Experience in water and wastewater treatment projects preferred.

Strong knowledge of treatment systems, RO, pumps, filters, tanks, vessels and related equipment.

Experience in tender review, cost estimation, BOQ preparation and quotation development.

Strong commercial awareness and vendor management skills.

Excellent communication, coordination, and documentation abilities.

Proficient in Microsoft Office and proposal documentation tools.