Proposal Engineer

EnerMech; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

EnerMech is seeking an experienced Proposals Engineer to strengthen our Houston-based team. You will lead end-to-end tendering, ensuring proposals are compliant, competitive, and aligned with client requirements. You will collaborate with experts, drawing on their knowledge while contributing your own expertise to each bid.

The role focuses on Pipeline and Process services, cost estimation, and methodologies, with a emphasis on timely delivery and cross-functional coordination.

Qualifications

• Experience with cost estimating for pipeline and process projects.
• Ability to interpret client documents and develop methodologies.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Capability to work under tight deadlines and manage multiple bids.

Responsibilities

• Develop technical methodologies, equipment lists and cost estimates for Pipeline and Process bids.
• Attend client pre-bid meetings and site visits to capture scope and requirements.
• Lead preparation of proposal documentation including Basis of Estimate and contract inputs.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to develop technically and commercially viable solutions.
• Prepare tender deliverables and respond to clarifications for bids.

Skills

Estimating practices

Pipeline & Process services

Write methodologies

Effective communicator

Commercial awareness

Detail oriented

Presentation skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

We Are?

We are EnerMech, a specialist service company that delivers safe, integrated solutions for complex energy projects.

For over 50 years, we’ve been energising our clients across the world with unrivalled expertise, equipment, and technology that supports the entire asset life-cycle - offshore and on land.

We enable progress through our three global business lines: Energy Solutions, Infrastructure & Industrial Solutions, and Lifting Solutions.

Within these areas, we offer a wide range of services, including cranes, lifting, fluid power, training, equipment rental, pipeline and subsea, process, and valves - all designed to help our clients optimise performance, enhance reliability, and improve efficiency.

With a focus on operational excellence, we deliver value through our customised integrated solutions. This approach reduces risk and enhances efficiencies making us a leading and trusted partner every step of the way.

The Role

EnerMech is seeking an experienced Proposals Engineer to strengthen our Houston based team. The ideal candidate will have strong technical experience, a solid understanding of cost estimating, and proven track record working in Pipeline and Process Services.

The Proposals Engineer will lead the end-to-end tendering process, ensuring each proposal is compliant, competitive, and aligned with Client requirements and our core values. You will collaborate with a team of experts, drawing on their knowledge while contributing your own expertise to each bid you work on.

Responsibilities

• Develop a range of technical methodologies, equipment lists and cost estimates within the Pipeline and Process business line
• Attend Client pre-bid meetings and site visits, documenting relevant scope, technical, commercial, and operational information communicated by the Client
• Lead and coordinate the preparation of proposal documentation, integrating the basis of estimate, scope definition, contract qualifications, and other required inputs
• Review and interpret client documents, drawings, specifications, and technical scope requirements to develop appropriate methodology and equipment spreads
• Collaborate with technical, engineering, and cross-functional teams to develop technically and commercially appropriate client solutions while meeting tender deadlines
• Prepare comprehensive cost estimates covering all required components, including management services, equipment, materials, construction, operations, obtain vendor quotations and negotiate where appropriate
• Collaborate with Business Development to understand win strategy and Client expectations
• Coordinate with relevant departments to compile and respond to tender clarifications where applicable.
• Prepare supporting tender deliverables, including layout drawings, bid review documents, schedules, and tracking documentation
• Submit Client Terms and conditions through EnerMech portal for Legal Counsel to review
• Review of pricing preamble conditions set out in Client documentation and provide qualifications where applicable
• Be part of all negotiations during the tendering phase, your input matters
• Completed both technical and commercial qualifications in collaboration with relevant departments as part of the tender submission

The Requirements

• Knowledge of estimating practices
• Knowledge of Pipeline and Process services such as Nitrogen Leak test, Retro jetting, Pigging, Hydrotest, Dewatering, Umbilicals etc.
• Relevant technical knowledge specifically in Pipelines and Process Services and able to write methodologies
• Accuracy and ability to work to fast paced/tight deadlines
• Proficiency with Microsoft office suite including Word, Excel and Powerpoint
• Effective Communicator
• Commercial awareness
• Detailed orientated
• Presentation skills