Proposal Engineer I — Bid Strategy & Cost Estimates

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Employee Stock Ownership Program

Profit Sharing

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave

Bereavement Pay

Life Insurance

Paid Sick Leave

Long Term Disability

Job summary

Evapco, Inc. is seeking a Proposal Engineer I to support the sales team in developing proposals, estimating costs, and preparing competitive bids for cooling tower projects. You will collaborate with internal teams to respond to specifications and craft effective project strategies.

The role requires a technical/engineering background, strong communication skills, and up to five years in related fields. Expect involvement across pre-bid activities, post-award transition, and ongoing database

Qualifications

• Background in technical / engineering product applications.
• Strong verbal and written communications skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Demonstrated organizational skills.
• Bachelor’s degree (BS or equivalent in math/science).
• Zero to five years of experience in Proposal Management, Project Management, or Application Sales.

Responsibilities

• Manage, coordinate, and support all assigned budget and firm proposals requiring an EvapTech response.
• Develop and implement proposal strategies with management and Business Development Managers.
• Coordinate with internal and external contacts to estimate labor, material and freight costs.
• Set bid prices using established pricing guidelines and management review.
• Consult with team members to review customer technical and commercial specifications.
• Prepare thermal selections and performance predictions of standard counterflow & crossflow cooling towers using StarDM software and vendor software.
• Attend customer meetings and pre-bid job walks as required to gather bid information.
• Develop scopes to highlight EvapTech’s strengths and meet customer expectations.
• Maintain accuracy of Quote Database and assist in Sales Forecasting / Budgeting.
• Create accurate entries in the Tower Reference Library.
• Assist with Project Management to resolve conflicts of scope and transition from proposal to project phase.
• Prepare inspection reports with Construction & management support to determine recommended repairs.

Skills

Technical background

Engineering

Verbal & written communication

Organizational skills

Proposal management

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree (STEM)

Tools

StarDM software

Fan vendor software

Job description

Evapco, Inc. is seeking a Proposal Engineer I to support the sales team in developing proposals, estimating costs, and preparing competitive bids for cooling tower projects. You will collaborate with internal teams to respond to specifications and craft effective project strategies.

The role requires a technical/engineering background, strong communication skills, and up to five years in related fields. Expect involvement across pre-bid activities, post-award transition, and ongoing database