Civil Proposals Engineer — Earthworks & Drainage

E-Frontiers; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

E-Frontiers in Dallas seeks a Technical Proposal Engineer – Civil to join the pre-construction and bids team, developing technically robust proposals for major civil infrastructure and energy projects.

You will work with estimating, engineering, planning, and commercial teams on earthworks, drainage, and site logistics, translating engineering requirements into persuasive tender submissions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience on infrastructure or construction bids/tenders.
• Understanding of civil construction, earthworks and drainage.
• Experience with NEC contracts, method statements, or construction schedule development.
• Knowledge of BIM, GIS, or environmental considerations within civil engineering projects.
• Strong understanding of bid and tender processes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel.
• Exposure to CAD or Civil 3D would be advantageous.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Support the estimating team in preparing earthworks and drainage methodologies for bid and tender submissions.
• Review bid documents, specifications, drawings, and preliminary designs to develop technical strategies.
• Collaborate with design, planning, estimating, and commercial teams to align inputs with project requirements.
• Develop technical narratives, sketches, calculations, data tables, and supporting documentation for proposals.
• Research site conditions, materials, construction methods, and technical requirements for bids.
• Identify potential construction challenges and risks during the tender process.
• Participate in technical review meetings and coordinate proposal actions.
• Manage and maintain technical documentation throughout the bid process.
• Ensure technical submissions are accurate, compliant, and delivered on time.
• Contribute to improvement of proposal methodologies and bid processes.

Skills

Civil engineering knowledge

Bid & tender process understanding

Communication skills

Analytical skills

/MS Office proficiency

CAD/Civil 3D familiarity

BIM/GIS awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline

Tools

AutoCAD/Civil 3D

MS Office (Excel)

BIM/GIS tools

Job description

E-Frontiers in Dallas seeks a Technical Proposal Engineer – Civil to join the pre-construction and bids team, developing technically robust proposals for major civil infrastructure and energy projects.

You will work with estimating, engineering, planning, and commercial teams on earthworks, drainage, and site logistics, translating engineering requirements into persuasive tender submissions.