Proposal Engineer

EnerMech; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

EnerMech is seeking an experienced Proposals Engineer to strengthen the Houston-based team. You will lead end-to-end tendering, ensure compliance, and align proposals with client requirements and EnerMech values.

The role requires strong technical cost-estimating experience and collaboration with the pipelines and process services experts. The successful candidate will coordinate with cross-functional teams to develop technically sound, commercially competitive bids and deliverables within tight

Qualifications

• Knowledge of estimating practices.
• Knowledge of Pipeline and Process services (e.g., Nitrogen Leak test, Retro jetting, Pigging, Hydrotest, Dewatering, Umbilicals).
• Technical knowledge in Pipelines and Process Services and ability to write methodologies.
• Accuracy and ability to work to fast-paced deadlines.
• Microsoft Office suite proficiency (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Effective communicator with commercial awareness.
• Detail oriented with strong presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop technical methodologies, equipment lists and cost estimates within Pipeline and Process services.
• Attend client pre-bid meetings and site visits, document scope and requirements.
• Lead preparation of proposal documentation, including basis of estimate and contract definitions.
• Review client documents and develop appropriate methodologies and equipment spreads.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop technically and commercially sound solutions.
• Prepare comprehensive cost estimates covering all components including management services, equipment, materials, and construction.
• Coordinate with Business Development to align with win strategy and client expectations.
• Respond to tender clarifications and prepare tender deliverables and schedules.
• Submit client terms through EnerMech portal for Legal Counsel review.
• Be part of negotiations during tendering phase and contribute to qualifications.
• Complete technical and commercial qualifications with relevant departments.

Skills

Estimating practices

Pipeline & Process services knowledge

MS Office proficiency

Effective communicator

Commercial awareness

Detail oriented

Presentation skills

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

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