Strategic Proposals Lead for Engineering Services

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc.; Lewis Center (OH); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401(k) options

Medical insurance

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc. is seeking a project-management oriented engineer to lead business development activities, cost estimation for engineering services and subcontractors, and proposal development across multiple locations.

The role requires a technical engineering background, knowledge of power systems, strong writing and presentation skills, and willingness to travel up to 25%. SEL offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and employee ownership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field.
• Associates Degree with minimum of 4 years relevant experience.
• PMP Certification or similar with 6 years relevant experience.
• Basic knowledge of electric power system protection and control, integration and/or automation and communications applications.
• Working knowledge of electric power system design, studies, information and communication technology and protective relay applications.
• Willing to travel 25% based on focus area.
• Strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills.
• Background check results satisfactory to SEL and negative drug test results.

Responsibilities

• Conduct business development meetings with sales representatives and customers
• Estimate Engineering Services and subcontractor labor, equipment, and expenses
• Orchestrate proposal development, internal review, and submission to customer
• Evaluate and quantify project risks in accordance with proposed scope of work
• Construct front-end milestone and construction schedules
• Ensure status for proposal submission, due dates, and estimated project execution dates are accurate

Skills

Tech background

Engineering services

Estimating labor costs

Milestones scheduling

Risk assessment

Customer communication

Process improvement tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Associates degree with 4+ years experience

PMP certification or equivalent with 6 years experience

Electric power systems knowledge

Protective relay applications knowledge

Willing to travel 25%

Strong writing/speaking skills

Background check & drug test satisfactory

Job description

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc. is seeking a project-management oriented engineer to lead business development activities, cost estimation for engineering services and subcontractors, and proposal development across multiple locations.

The role requires a technical engineering background, knowledge of power systems, strong writing and presentation skills, and willingness to travel up to 25%. SEL offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and employee ownership.