Proposal Development Engineer – Clean Energy & FEL

Utility Global, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 115,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Utility Global, Inc. in Houston, TX is seeking a Proposal Development Engineer to support technical proposal development and early-stage project activities.

Reporting to the Director of Project Development, this role sits at the intersection of Engineering, Business Development, and Projects, shaping technically sound, commercially competitive proposals. This role focuses on front-end loading (FEL), process simulation, and feasibility evaluations, with travel 20-25%, including international.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of engineering experience, with exposure to feasibility studies, FEL execution, or technical proposal development.
• Strong foundation in core engineering principles (thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, heat transfer).
• Familiarity with process simulation and design tools such as ProMax (preferred), Aspen HYSYS, Aspen Plus, UNISIM
• Experience producing engineering deliverables such as PFDs, P&IDs, equipment specifications, and cost or schedule inputs.
• Solid analytical, problem-solving, and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop customer-specific technical and economic proposals using process simulation tools (ProMax preferred).
• Perform CAPEX, OPEX, and Levelized Cost of Hydrogen (LCOH) evaluations.
• Prepare technical documentation and respond to clarifications during proposal evaluations.
• Improve internal tools, workflows, and assumptions to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

Skills

Process simulation tools

CAPEX/OPEX analysis

LCOH evaluations

Technical documentation

Proposal development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

ProMax

Aspen HYSYS

Aspen Plus

UNISIM

Visio

Bluebeam

Job description

Utility Global, Inc. in Houston, TX is seeking a Proposal Development Engineer to support technical proposal development and early-stage project activities.

Reporting to the Director of Project Development, this role sits at the intersection of Engineering, Business Development, and Projects, shaping technically sound, commercially competitive proposals. This role focuses on front-end loading (FEL), process simulation, and feasibility evaluations, with travel 20-25%, including international.