Senior Proposal Marketing Associate, Power & Energy
Atwell, LLC
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Job summary
Atwell, LLC is seeking a Senior Proposal Marketing Associate to drive strategic proposals across Power & Energy pursuits. You will own proposal strategy, craft win themes, and partner with leaders and project managers to position the firm for success in the Central and Eastern time zones.
The role requires 10+ years in AEC marketing and exceptional writing and storytelling skills, with strong InDesign, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel proficiency.
Qualifications
- 10+ years of AEC marketing, proposal, or pursuit experience.
- Experience supporting Power & Energy, electric utility, transmission and distribution, renewable energy, or related infrastructure markets.
- Strong track record leading complex SOQs, RFQs, and RFP responses.
- Experience supporting pursuits ranging from mid-sized contracts to large, multi-million-dollar programs.
- Understanding of capture planning, competitive positioning, win themes, and client-focused proposal strategy.
- Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills, particularly with technical subject matter.
- Advanced proficiency with Adobe InDesign; experience with Illustrator and Photoshop is a plus.
- Strong proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
- Ability to manage multiple complex pursuits independently and keep cross-functional teams moving toward deadlines.
- Experience working directly with senior leaders, technical professionals, and business development teams.
- A bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, Graphic Design, Business, or a related field.
Responsibilities
- Lead the development of strategic proposals, SOQs, RFQs, RFPs, and presentations for Power & Energy pursuits.
- Own proposal strategy and execution for complex and high-priority opportunities.
- Partner with Power & Energy leaders, project managers, and business development teams to develop pursuit strategies, win themes, value propositions, and client-focused messaging.
- Facilitate go/no-go conversations, proposal kickoffs, strategy meetings, and executive-level reviews.
- Support capture planning and competitive positioning for key pursuits.
- Develop and refine technical narratives related to electric utilities, transmission, substations, generation, T&D programs, and renewable energy projects.
- Translate technical information into clear, compelling proposal content.
- Manage multiple concurrent pursuits while keeping teams aligned on deadlines, responsibilities, and deliverables.
- Maintain a high standard of quality, compliance, consistency, and brand alignment across client-facing materials.
- Support interview preparation and presentation strategy for shortlisted pursuits.
- Mentor and provide guidance to Proposal Marketing Associates while helping strengthen proposal processes and best practices.
- Maintain Power & Energy proposal resources, including resumes, project information, and sector-specific content.
- Stay informed on Power & Energy market trends and use that knowledge to strengthen pursuit positioning.
- Support additional sector marketing initiatives, including conferences, sponsorships, and award submissions.
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Job description
Atwell, LLC is a bold leader in the consulting, engineering, and construction services industry, delivering a broad range of creative solutions to clients in the real estate & land development, and energy markets. We have a strong national presence and a diverse, award-winning project portfolio. Atwell is a privately owned company, with 2,000+ passionate team members across 75+ locations and growing!
Atwell, LLCis a proud recipient of the following 2025awards:
- Ten consecutive years in a row as a “Best Place to Work” by Zweig Group (#11)
- Recognized as #70 in the ENR Top 500 Design Firms, ranked in every region
- Recognized in Crain's “Fast 50” as one of the fastest-growing companies (#14)
- Recognized as the 2025 ENR Design Firm of the year for the southeast US
Atwell is looking for a Senior Proposal Marketing Associate to support our growing Power & Energy practice, with a primary focus on supporting teams and pursuits operating across the Central and Eastern time zones.
This is a senior-level opportunity for an experienced AEC marketing professional who knows how to take ownership of complex pursuits and partner closely with business leaders throughout the proposal process. You’ll support work across electric utilities, transmission and distribution, substations, generation, and renewable energy — helping our teams develop thoughtful pursuit strategies and compelling proposals that position Atwell to win.
This role goes beyond coordinating proposal deadlines. We’re looking for someone who can understand the opportunity, ask the right questions, shape the story, and guide a pursuit from early positioning through final delivery. Because of the teams this position supports, candidates should be comfortable aligning their working hours with Central and Eastern time zones.
Atwell, LLC is a bold leader in the consulting, engineering, and construction services industry, delivering a broad range of creative solutions to clients in the real estate & land development, and energy markets. We have a strong national presence and a diverse, award-winning project portfolio. Atwell is a privately owned company, with 2,000+ passionate team members across 75+ locations and growing!
Atwell, LLCis a proud recipient of the following 2025awards:
- Ten consecutive years in a row as a “Best Place to Work” by Zweig Group (#11)
- Recognized as #70 in the ENR Top 500 Design Firms, ranked in every region
- Recognized in Crain's “Fast 50” as one of the fastest-growing companies (#14)
- Recognized as the 2025 ENR Design Firm of the year for the southeastern US
Atwell is looking for a Senior Proposal Marketing Associate to support our growing Power & Energy practice, with a primary focus on supporting teams and pursuits operating across the Central and Eastern time zones.
This is a senior-level opportunity for an experienced AEC marketing professional who knows how to take ownership of complex pursuits and partner closely with business leaders throughout the proposal process. You’ll support work across electric utilities, transmission and distribution, substations, generation, and renewable energy — helping our teams develop thoughtful pursuit strategies and compelling proposals that position Atwell to win.
This role goes beyond coordinating proposal deadlines. We’re looking for someone who can understand the opportunity, ask the right questions, shape the story, and guide a pursuit from early positioning through final delivery. Because of the teams this position supports, candidates should be comfortable aligning their working hours with Central and Eastern time zones.
- Lead the development of strategic proposals, SOQs, RFQs, RFPs, and presentations for Power & Energy pursuits.
- Own proposal strategy and execution for complex and high-priority opportunities.
- Partner with Power & Energy leaders, project managers, and business development teams to develop pursuit strategies, win themes, value propositions, and client-focused messaging.
- Facilitate go/no-go conversations, proposal kickoffs, strategy meetings, and executive-level reviews.
- Support capture planning and competitive positioning for key pursuits.
- Develop and refine technical narratives related to electric utilities, transmission, substations, generation, T&D programs, and renewable energy projects.
- Translate technical information into clear, compelling proposal content.
- Manage multiple concurrent pursuits while keeping teams aligned on deadlines, responsibilities, and deliverables.
- Maintain a high standard of quality, compliance, consistency, and brand alignment across client‑facing materials.
- Support interview preparation and presentation strategy for shortlisted pursuits.
- Mentor and provide guidance to Proposal Marketing Associates while helping strengthen proposal processes and best practices.
- Maintain Power & Energy proposal resources, including resumes, project information, and sector-specific content.
- Stay informed on Power & Energy market trends and use that knowledge to strengthen pursuit positioning.
- Support additional sector marketing initiatives, including conferences, sponsorships, and award submissions.
We’re looking for someone who brings both strong proposal execution skills and the ability to think strategically about how an AEC firm positions itself to win work.
You’ll be a strong fit if you have:
- 10+ years of AEC marketing, proposal, or pursuit experience.
- Experience supporting Power & Energy, electric utility, transmission and distribution, renewable energy, or related infrastructure markets.
- A strong track record leading complex SOQs, RFQs, and RFP responses.
- Experience supporting pursuits ranging from mid‑sized contracts to large, multi‑million‑dollar programs.
- An understanding of capture planning, competitive positioning, win themes, and client‑focused proposal strategy.
- Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills, particularly when working with technical subject matter.
- Advanced proficiency with Adobe InDesign; experience with Illustrator and Photoshop is a plus.
- Strong proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
- The ability to manage multiple complex pursuits independently and keep cross‑functional teams moving toward deadlines.
- Experience working directly with senior leaders, technical professionals, and business development teams.
- A bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, Graphic Design, Business, or a related field.
AEC industry experience is required. Direct experience within Power & Energy is strongly preferred.
While AI tools may support your application process, this role is built on human talent. Your judgment, experience, and character matter most, so we encourage you to showcase what makes you uniquely you.
Atwell does not accept unsolicited resumes from any 3rd party agencies. No fee will be paid to 3rd parties who submit unsolicited resumes to any Atwell employee. Resumes from approved vendors must be specifically requested by Atwell and approved by the Atwell Talent Acquisition Team.
Atwell Benefits:To attract and retain the best professionals in the industry, we aim to provide an excellent working environment and a progressive benefits program designed to support your personal and professional needs.
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- Flexible work schedules are available for some positions
- Tenure Awards — Travel Vouchers to see the world based on your travel preferences
- Competitive Compensation packages
- Annual bonuses, spot bonuses and peer recognition awards
- 401K match - 1:1 up to 4% of compensation
- Tuition Assistance
- Student Loan Repayment
- Paid Licensing / Certification Fees and Renewals
- Financial Rewards for Obtaining Licensure
- Employee Referrals
- Annual Wellness Reimbursement for anything wellness related (Gym memberships, fitness tracker, home gym equipment, etc.)
- Dependent Care Match
- Medical (BC/BS), Dental (Delta), and Vision (VSP)
- Family Planning & IVF Benefits
- Pet Insurance
- Health Savings Account & Flex Spending Account options
- Employer paid LTD, STD, and life insurance
- Metlife Supplemental Benefits covering accident, hospitalization, and critical illness
- Member Assistance Program (MAP) with complimentary counseling sessions, legal benefits, financial consultations, and work/life referral services
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