Proposal Engineer

Evapco; Edwardsville (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Program

Profit Sharing Bonus

Klarity Plan - Retirement Savings Plan

Job summary

Evapco is seeking a Proposal Engineer I to support the sales team in developing proposals, conducting cost estimates, and preparing competitive bids for cooling tower projects. You will collaborate with internal departments to ensure accurate specifications, pricing, and contract reviews, driving successful proposals from concept to submission.

The role emphasizes fast decision-making, teamwork, and willingness to engage in early customer interactions, with opportunities to grow into higher

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in science or strong math/science coursework.
• 0–5 years of experience in Proposal Management, Project Management, or Application Sales.
• Strong verbal and written communications skills.
• Demonstrated organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare proposals and manage bid activities across assigned opportunities.
• Provide bid support and develop proposal strategies with sales and BD teams.
• Maintain and update the Quote Database and Tower Reference Library; assist forecasting and budgeting.
• Assist with post-award activities, including transition to project management and scope alignment.
• Provide technical design support, including thermal selections and performance assessments using relevant software.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Proposal/Project management experience

Education

BSc or strong math/science coursework

Job description

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
• 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

• 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