Proposals Engineer – Hydro

Jobtailor; Missouri; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a proposal engineer to develop cost-efficient control system proposals for hydroelectric, solar, and wind projects. You will coordinate global engineers and review specifications to deliver accurate, timely proposals that maximize profit and minimize risk.

The role requires an engineering degree, 2+ years of related experience, and travel up to 10%. Experience with PLC/DCS/SCADA and cost estimation is preferred.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related STEM field.
• Minimum 2 years of related experience.
• Experience with control systems (PLC/DCS/SCADA).
• Experience in hydroelectric, solar, battery storage (BESS), and/or wind industries.
• Ability to travel up to 10%.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering is preferred.
• Experience writing proposals and developing cost estimates is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop engineering, automation, networking, and business skills.
• Ensure proposal preparation is accurate and timely.
• Prepare control system proposals in response to customer requests, interpreting specifications and drawings.
• Create best-cost solutions that meet customer needs, minimize risk, and maximize profit.
• Present costs, risks, and differentiators to key decision makers.
• Review purchase orders to ensure they accurately reflect the proposed scope.
• Coordinate global engineers and subject-matter experts in proposal development.
• Position project execution teams for success.

Skills

Control Systems

PLC

DCS

SCADA

Proposal Writing

Cost Estimation

Engineering Skills

Automation Skills

Networking Skills

Business Skills

Education

BS degree in Engineering/Computer Science or related STEM field

Electrical/Mechanical/Chemical Engineering degree preferred

Job description

• Develop engineering, automation, networking, and business skills
• Ensure proposal preparation is accurate and timely
• Prepare control system proposals in response to customer requests, interpreting specifications and drawings
• Create best-cost solutions that meet customer needs, minimize risk, and maximize profit
• Present costs, risks, and differentiators to key decision makers
• Review purchase orders to ensure they accurately reflect the proposed scope
• Coordinate global engineers and subject-matter experts in proposal development
• Position project execution teams for success

Requirements

• BS degree in Engineering, Computer Science, a related STEM field, or equivalent
• Minimum 2 years of related experience
• Experience with control systems (PLC/DCS/SCADA)
• Experience in hydroelectric, solar, battery storage (BESS), and/or wind industries
• Ability to travel up to 10%
• Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering is preferred
• Experience writing proposals and developing cost estimates is preferred

Demonstrates expertise in control systems, proposal preparation, and cost estimation while effectively coordinating with global engineering teams to deliver optimal solutions in the hydroelectric, solar, battery storage, and wind industries.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Control Systems Experience
• Proposal Development
• Cost Estimation
• Engineering Degree
• Industry Experience

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Control Systems
• PLC
• DCS
• SCADA
• Proposal Writing
• Cost Estimation
• Engineering Skills
• Automation Skills
• Networking Skills
• Business Skills

Soft Skills

• Communication
• Collaboration
• Presentation Skills
• Problem-Solving

Industry Keywords

• Hydroelectric
• Solar
• Battery Storage
• BESS
• Wind Industries