Engineering-Focused Technical Proposal Writer

Applied Technical Services, LLC; Norcross, Nashville (GA, TN); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Technical Services, LLC (ATS) seeks a Technical Proposal Writer with an engineering focus to develop, organize, and produce professional proposals in collaboration with Business Development and ATS operations teams.

The role blends technical writing with strategic communication and visual storytelling to convey engineering capabilities and compliance while supporting growth. Travel to local sites may be required; hybrid work arrangement in Nashville or nearby locations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, Marketing, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in proposal writing, business development, or marketing within construction, engineering, consulting, property management, HOA, or safety-related industries.
• Strong technical writing, proofreading and editing skills.
• Ability to interpret and communicate technical concepts.
• Excellent organization and attention to detail.
• Experience managing multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong visualization and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the full proposal lifecycle for RFPs, RFQs, and RFIs within engineering and consulting services.
• Prepare preliminary project cost estimates and coordinate with subcontractors to obtain pricing and scope information for proposals and project planning.
• Develop small-scale proposals with typical turnaround times of 3 business days.
• Ensure compliance with requirements, scope alignment, and submission deadlines.
• Coordinate with internal multi-disciplinary teams to develop scopes of work, fee proposals, and project schedules.
• Collaborate with engineers, Business Development team, ATS Operations Managers, and clients to ensure alignment with industry standards and codes.
• Ability to use innovative processes
• Write, edit and tailor proposals to clearly communicate technical capabilities, methodologies, and differentiators.
• Participate in virtual client meetings as needed.
• Support pricing discussions in coordination with operations, technical teams, and business development teams.
• Prioritize and manage multiple concurrent proposals under tight deadlines.
• Draft, edit, and proofread proposal materials, including project profiles, and bid-specific content.
• Maintain and expand a centralized library of standard proposal content.
• Monitor bid portals and notifications to identify new opportunities.
• Track proposal status and maintain visibility across all active pursuits.
• Support decision tracking workflows and proposal governance processes.
• Revise proposals based on feedback and ensure consistency with company standards.
• When appropriate, review competitor proposals to strengthen internal deliverables.
• Research clients, markets, competitors, and industry trends to inform business development strategy.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Technical writing

Editing

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Project management

Microsoft Office

Adobe tools

CRM platforms

Verbal and written communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, Marketing, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Adobe tools

CRM platforms

Job description

Applied Technical Services, LLC (ATS) seeks a Technical Proposal Writer with an engineering focus to develop, organize, and produce professional proposals in collaboration with Business Development and ATS operations teams.

The role blends technical writing with strategic communication and visual storytelling to convey engineering capabilities and compliance while supporting growth. Travel to local sites may be required; hybrid work arrangement in Nashville or nearby locations.