Technical Proposal Engineer – Civil

E‑Frontiers; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

E‑Frontiers is seeking a motivated Technical Proposal Engineer – Civil to join the pre-construction bids team. You will develop earthworks and drainage strategies for tender submissions, collaborating with estimating, engineering, design, planning, and commercial teams.

The role focuses on preparing technically robust responses for major infrastructure projects, with opportunities to advance technical and commercial understanding while supporting energy and infrastructure initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Experience in infrastructure or construction bids/tenders.
• Familiarity with civil construction earthworks and drainage.
• Experience with NEC contracts, method statements, or schedules.
• Knowledge of BIM, GIS, environmental considerations in civil projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop and support earthworks and drainage strategies for bids.
• Review bid documents and drawings to craft technical approaches.
• Coordinate with design, planning, estimating, and commercial teams.
• Create technical narratives, calculations, data tables, and documentation for proposals.
• Identify technical risks, risks and opportunities during tender.
• Maintain and organize technical documentation through the bid process.
• Ensure submissions are compliant, accurate, and timely.
• Contribute to improved proposal methodologies and templates.

Skills

Bid and tender processes

Technical writing

Attention to detail

Organization and analytics

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

CAD / Civil 3D

BIM / GIS

Job description

Our client is a global leader in high-voltage electrical engineering, driving the transition to a more sustainable future. They operate at the forefront of renewable energy, data centers, and complex utility infrastructure projects, powered by a commitment to continuous improvement and innovation.

Their foundation is built on safety, collaboration, and respect — values that shape how teams work, lead, and grow.

The company invests in its people, offering opportunities to develop, lead, and influence the future of energy. They value passion, motivation, strong problem-solving skills, and diverse perspectives that drive better outcomes.

About the Role – Technical Proposal Engineer

We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Technical Proposal Engineer – Civil to join the pre-construction and bids team, supporting the development of competitive, technically robust proposals for major civil engineering and infrastructure projects.

The role will focus primarily on developing and supporting earthworks and drainage strategies for tender submissions, working closely with estimating, engineering, design, planning, and commercial teams.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Civil Engineer with a background in construction, infrastructure, estimating, tendering, or pre-construction who wants to develop their technical and commercial understanding while working on major energy and infrastructure projects.

• Support the estimating team in preparing earthworks and drainage methodologies for bid and tender submissions.
• Review and analyze bid documents, specifications, drawings, and preliminary designs to develop appropriate technical strategies.
• Collaborate with design, planning, estimating, and commercial teams to ensure technical inputs are aligned with project requirements.
• Develop technical narratives, sketches, calculations, data tables, and supporting documentation for proposal submissions.
• Research site conditions, materials, construction methods, and relevant technical requirements for individual bids.
• Identify potential construction challenges, technical risks, and opportunities during the tender process.
• Participate in technical review meetings and coordinate actions associated with proposal inputs.
• Manage and maintain technical documentation throughout the bid process.
• Ensure technical submissions are accurate, compliant, commercially aligned, and delivered within required deadlines.
• Support continuous improvement of proposal methodologies, templates, technical content, and bid processes.

The role will provide exposure to a range of civil engineering and infrastructure requirements, including:

• Earthworks and site grading strategies.
• Cut and fill analysis and material balance considerations.
• Drainage and surface water management.
• Site access, roads, hardstands, and associated infrastructure.
• Ground conditions, materials, and construction methodologies.
• Preliminary civil layouts and design coordination.
• Construction sequencing and methodology.
• Environmental and site constraints affecting civil works.
• Coordination between civil design, construction, estimating, and commercial requirements.
• Review tender documentation and identify key technical requirements, deliverables, and constraints.
• Assist in developing technical methodologies and construction approaches for civil works.
• Support the preparation of compliant technical responses and proposal narratives.
• Coordinate technical information between estimating, engineering, planning, and commercial teams.
• Review technical requirements against project specifications and client expectations.
• Assist with identifying project risks, assumptions, exclusions, and potential opportunities.
• Ensure proposal inputs are properly documented and submitted within required timelines.
• Contribute to the development of competitive and technically credible tender submissions.

Requirements & Key Competencies

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Previous experience working on infrastructure or construction bids/tenders.
• Understanding of civil construction, particularly earthworks and drainage.
• Experience with NEC contracts, method statements, or construction schedule development.
• Understanding of construction methodologies and pre-construction processes.
• Knowledge of BIM, GIS, or environmental considerations within civil engineering projects.
• Strong understanding of bid and tender processes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel.
• Exposure to CAD or Civil 3D would be advantageous.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Enthusiastic, proactive, and eager to develop within a collaborative technical and commercial environment.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing organization working across renewable energy, data centers, high-voltage infrastructure, and complex utility projects.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop their experience across both the technical engineering and commercial bid process, working alongside experienced estimating, engineering, planning, and project teams.

The role would suit someone who enjoys understanding how projects are constructed, developing practical technical solutions, and translating engineering requirements into strong, competitive tender submissions.