Retrofit Proposal Engineer

sulzer; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401k with 6% match

Health plan including medical, dental,

Health savings account matching

Wellness program

Employee Assistance Program

Paid paternal leave

Gym reimbursement

Job summary

Sulzer is seeking a Retrofits Proposal Engineer to lead the preparation and delivery of technical and commercial proposals for retrofit and upgrade projects. You will support front end sales and the retrofit specialist team, handling inquiries and ensuring alignment with Sulzer guidelines.

Responsibilities include defining bid strategies, obtaining sub-vendor quotes, and coordinating with Sales, Engineering and Operations to craft cost effective solutions that maximize the chance of winning

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in Sales, Tendering, Applications Engineering, or similar roles.

Responsibilities

• Review project requirements with Retrofit Specialist and KAM to define bid strategy.
• Prepare and submit technical and commercial proposals meeting Sulzer guidelines and sign-off requirements.
• Obtain quotes from sub-vendors for Mechanical Seal / Motors / Instruments and other equipment/services.
• Perform application engineering duties for complete proposals and coordinate with service centers, parts manufacturing, sub-vendors and Sulzer entities.
• Collaborate with Sales, Engineering and Operations to provide cost effective, competitive solutions.
• Route costing requirements to the best Sulzer solution and optimize costs for a higher chance of award.
• Support cross-Region requirements and prepare Lost Bid Analysis for issued proposals.
• Promote a culture of safety, environmental protection and continuous improvement.
• Coordinate with Order Processing for smooth handover of proposals/orders.

Job description

Sulzer is a leading engineering company with a proud heritage of innovation. Join our global team to grow your expertise and develop innovative solutions that enable a prosperous and more sustainable society.

About the role

Job Summary

The Retrofits Proposal Engineer is responsible for the preparation and delivery of technical and commercial solution proposals for retrofit and upgrade projects, supporting front end sales and the retrofit specialist team in respect of customers' enquiries.

Key Responsibilities:

• Reviewing project requirement with Retrofit Specialist (RS) - Key account manager (KAM) and to define bid strategy
• Preparation and submission of technical and commercial proposals in line with customer requirements, ensuring that proposals meet Sulzer commercial guidelines and have the necessary sign off in accordance with the Delegation of Authority
• Obtain the quotes from sub-vendors for Mechanical Seal / Motors / Instruments and all other equipment / services.
• Performs application engineering duties in preparation of complete proposals, contacting appropriate service centers, parts manufacturing cells, sub-vendors and other Sulzer entities as required while clarifying specifications and other typical application duties.
• Work closely with Sales, Engineering and Operations to provide cost effective, competitive solutions in line with Sulzer financial objectives
• Routing the requirement of costing to the best solution available within Sulzer global portfolio and optimizing the costs for highest chance of award of the project
• Support cross Regions requirements
• Preparation of Lost Bid Analysis for issued proposals
• Proactively engage and support company initiatives designed to promote a culture of safe working, environmental protection, and continual improvement.
• Work together with Order Processing to ensure smooth and efficient handover of proposals/orders

Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Hydraulic Engineering, or a related Engineering discipline.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in Sales, Tendering, Applications Engineering, or a combination of technical and commercial roles within an industrial environment.
• Demonstrated expertise in mechanical and/or hydraulic engineering principles, products, and applications.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies; PMP certification preferred.
• Proficiency with SAP and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Proven experience supervising, coaching, and developing teams to achieve business objectives.
• Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation, and influencing skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to travel as required within the assigned region.

What we offer you

• 15 days of paid time off and 12 company-paid holidays
• 401k plan with a 6% match
• Comprehensive health plan including medical, dental, vision, Life, short-term & long-term disability
• Health savings account matching
• Motivating wellness program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid paternal leave
• Gym reimbursement

Sulzer is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in the strength of a diverse workforce and are committed to offering an inclusive work environment.

We are proud to be recognized as a Top Employer 2026 in Brazil, Canada, China, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Mexico, Switzerland, South Africa, the UK and the USA.