Proposal Engineer for Power & Renewable Projects

HW3; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

HW3 is seeking a Proposal engineer for Power and Water Projects to support proposal development for new generation and renewable power applications. This role requires working with multiple teams to shape technical and commercial proposals that meet customer needs.

The successful candidate will collaborate with engineering, sales, and project teams, travel up to 15%, and work four days on-site at Pennsylvania, North Carolina, or Houston.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related STEM field.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience.
• Travel up to 15%.

Responsibilities

• Prepare DCS proposals for power industry projects, including new generation, retrofits, and renewable power applications.
• Define proposal strategies aligned with customer needs, business goals, and market insight.
• Collaborate across engineering, sales, project, and global teams to validate technical feasibility and solution fit.
• Engage directly with customers to understand application requirements and communicate capability.
• Develop project cost structures that reduce technical risk and strengthen competitiveness.
• Support presentations, interviews, and negotiations throughout the proposal process.

Skills

Proposal writing

Power/Water industry

DCS knowledge

Cost estimation

Customer engagement

Education

BS degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related STEM field

Tools

DCS

Job description

HW3 is seeking a Proposal engineer for Power and Water Projects to support proposal development for new generation and renewable power applications. This role requires working with multiple teams to shape technical and commercial proposals that meet customer needs.

The successful candidate will collaborate with engineering, sales, and project teams, travel up to 15%, and work four days on-site at Pennsylvania, North Carolina, or Houston.