Application Engineer & Proposal Lead

Energy Jobline ZR; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k + match

Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits

Paid time off

Training & development

Job summary

E Tech Group is seeking an experienced Application Engineer (Proposal Manager) to lead Mission Critical Team proposals from bid review through submission. You will coordinate proposal activity, manage scope, estimates, schedules, and customer requirements, partnering with Procurement, Finance, Legal, and leadership to ensure proper approvals and documented decisions.

In this hands-on role, you’ll maintain templates, content libraries, and ensure alignment of technical scope and commercial

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering is required.
• 5+ years in Industrial Automation related to design, controls, programming, and electrical engineering.
• Proficiency in MS Excel.
• MS Project experience is a plus.
• Understanding of ERP / Project Costing Systems and parametric estimation tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Collaborative, team-oriented mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple proposals with input owners, due dates, milestones, and submission plans.
• Review bid documents, RFQ/RFPs, and addenda to confirm deliverables and deadlines.
• Flag risks, coordinate with Business Development, Finance, Legal, and leadership before submission.
• Coordinate preliminary project schedules and estimate assumptions with engineering and project teams.
• Assemble estimate inputs with owners and ensure pricing reflects the approved estimate.
• Create clear, customer-ready proposals using approved templates and scopes.

Skills

Industrial automation

Proposal management

Communication skills

Collaboration

ERP costing understanding

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

MS Excel

MS Project

ERP / Costing Systems

Job description

E Tech Group is seeking an experienced Application Engineer (Proposal Manager) to lead Mission Critical Team proposals from bid review through submission. You will coordinate proposal activity, manage scope, estimates, schedules, and customer requirements, partnering with Procurement, Finance, Legal, and leadership to ensure proper approvals and documented decisions.

In this hands-on role, you’ll maintain templates, content libraries, and ensure alignment of technical scope and commercial