Proposal Engineer

EVAPCO, Inc.; Edwardsville (KS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, & Dental Insurance

Employee Stock Ownership Program

Profit Sharing Bonus

Klarity Plan – retirement savings

Job summary

EVAPCO, Inc. is seeking a Proposal Engineer I to support the sales team in developing proposals, calculating material and labor estimates, and preparing competitive bids for cooling towers.

You will collaborate with internal departments to respond to specifications, price proposals, and ensure accurate cost estimates. The role emphasizes fast response, teamwork, and strategic proposal planning.

Qualifications

• Background in technical / engineering product applications.
• Strong verbal and written communications skills.
• Computer skills including Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Proposal Preparation: manage, coordinate, and support all proposals requiring EvapTech response.
• BDM Support: develop scopes to highlight EvapTech’s strengths and meet customer expectations.
• Database Upkeep: maintain Quote Database and assist in sales forecasting / budgeting.
• Post-Award Support: transition from proposal management to project management phases.
• Technical Design & Support: prepare thermal selections and performance predictions using StarDM and related software.

Skills

Technical product applications

Verbal and written communications

Microsoft Office

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in science or math

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Role Definition:Provide bid support to the sales team in the development of proposals, including tower selections, specification & contract review, material & labor estimates, and proposal preparation. Work with departments to complete specification responses, project strategies, accurate cost estimates, and competitive pricing.

Job Title: Proposal Engineer I

Reports to: Inside Sales Manager

Role Definition:Provide bid support to the sales team in the development of proposals, including tower selections, specification & contract review, material & labor estimates, and proposal preparation. Work with departments to complete specification responses, project strategies, accurate cost estimates, and competitive pricing.

Responsibilities:Proposal Preparation

• Manage, coordinate, & support all assigned budget & firm proposals requiring an EvapTech response.
• Develop & implement proposal strategies with management & Business Development Managers.
• Coordinate with both internal & external contacts to estimate labor, material & freight costs.
• Set bid prices using established pricing guidelines & management review.
• Consult with team members in review of customer technical & commercial specifications.

BDM Support

• Develop scopes to highlight EvapTech’s strengths and meet customer expectations.
• Attend customer meetings and/or pre-bid job walks as required to gather information required for bids.

Database Upkeep

• Maintain accuracy of Quote Database and assist in Sales Forecasting / Budgeting.
• Create accurate entries in the Tower Reference Library.

Post-Award Support

• Perform a smooth transition from proposal management to project management phases of a contract.
• Assist with Project Management as necessary to resolve conflicts of scope expectation.
• Prepare inspection reports with Construction & management support to determine recommended repairs.
• Act as a Project Manager on inspection projects with no material scope of supply.

Technical Design & Support

• Prepare thermal selections & performance predications of standard counterflow & crossflow cooling towers using the StarDM software & fan vendor software.

Success Criteria:

• Sense of urgency and highly responsive
• Strategic thinking, leading to creative solutions and proposal strategies
• Ability to make quick, high-quality decisions
• Ability to work in a highly interactive team
• Passion to win new business, improve margins and satisfy customers

Minimum Qualifications:

• Background in technical / engineering product applications
• Strong verbal and written communications skills
• Computer skills including Microsoft Office
• Demonstrated organizational skills
• Bachelor’s degree (Bachelor of Science or strong math & science coursework)
• Zero to five years of experience in Proposal Management, Project Management, or Application Sales

Optional but Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an ABET/EAC program or recognized equivalent
• Direct application sales experience in Capital / Engineered Products
• Experience in contract and commercial terms
• Direct experience in the cooling tower industry

Evapco’s Summary of Pay & Benefits:

• Medical, Vision, & Dental Insurance
• Employee Stock Ownership Program – we are an employee-owned company
• Profit Sharing Bonus – which is paid twice per year
• (k)larity Plan - Voluntary Employee Retirement Savings Plan
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Bereavement Pay
• Company Paid Basic Life Insurance equivalent to base salary, with option for Supplemental Life election
• Paid Sick Leave
• Long Term Disability