Tender Engineer

Kalypso Offshore Energy, LLC; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Kalypso Offshore Energy, LLC in New York seeks a Tender Engineer to lead technical and commercial bid submissions for offshore cable projects. You will develop methodologies, cost models, and tender content, coordinating with engineering, operations, QHSE, and commercial teams to win work.

The role requires strong analytical skills, 3+ years in tendering or project engineering in offshore energy, and excellent written communication to produce persuasive technical content under tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, preferably offshore renewables, marine or subsea.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in tendering, estimating, or project engineering in offshore energy.
• Strong understanding of subsea cable installation, maintenance, and repair.
• Experience building cost estimates and schedules of rates for offshore marine spreads.
• Familiarity with client ITT processes, framework agreements, and call-off contracting.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Excellent written communication to produce clear, persuasive technical content.
• Highly organized to manage several live bids to tight deadlines.
• Collaborative and able to coordinate input from colleagues, suppliers, and subcontractors.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit competitive technical and commercial tender proposals for cable installation, maintenance, and repair scopes.
• Develop installation and repair methodologies, execution philosophies, and supporting technical narratives.
• Build and maintain cost models, schedules of rates, and estimates covering vessels, equipment, personnel, and subcontracted services.
• Obtain and evaluate quotations from vessel owners, equipment suppliers, and subcontractors.
• Analyze client ITT documentation, scopes of work, and specifications to identify requirements, risks, and opportunities.
• Prepare tender clarifications, qualifications, and technical risk registers.
• Coordinate input from engineering, operations, QHSE, and commercial colleagues to produce a coherent submission.
• Support contract negotiation and handover of awarded work to the project delivery team.
• Maintain the tender library, standard content, and lessons learned for future bids.
• Ensure submissions comply with client requirements, regulations, and company standards.

Skills

Tendering experience

Estimating

Project engineering

Analytical skills

Written communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Kalypso Offshore is seeking a Tender Engineer to join our team in New York and play a central role in winning new work. Subsea cable installation, maintenance, and repair contracts are won on the strength of the technical and commercial proposal, and you will be at the heart of building those submissions — developing methodologies, cost models, and technical documentation for tenders across the offshore wind and telecommunications sectors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and submit competitive technical and commercial tender proposals for cable installation, maintenance, and repair scopes.
• Develop installation and repair methodologies, execution philosophies, and supporting technical narratives.
• Build and maintain cost models, schedules of rates, and estimates covering vessels, equipment, personnel, and subcontracted services.
• Obtain and evaluate quotations from vessel owners, equipment suppliers, and subcontractors.
• Analyze client ITT documentation, scopes of work, and specifications to identify requirements, risks, and opportunities.
• Prepare tender clarifications, qualifications, and technical risk registers.
• Coordinate input from engineering, operations, QHSE, and commercial colleagues to produce a coherent submission.
• Support contract negotiation and the handover of awarded work to the project delivery team.
• Maintain the tender library, standard content, and lessons learned to strengthen future bids.
• Ensure submissions comply with client requirements, industry regulations, and company standards.
• Join Kalypso Offshore as a Tender Engineer and help shape the bids that win the projects driving offshore renewable energy and global connectivity.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, preferably in a field related to offshore renewables, marine, or subsea installation.
• A minimum of three years' experience in tendering, estimating, or project engineering within the offshore energy sector.
• Solid understanding of the technical and commercial aspects of subsea cable installation, maintenance, and repair.
• Experience building cost estimates and schedules of rates for offshore marine spreads.
• Familiarity with client ITT processes, framework agreements, and call-off contracting.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Excellent written communication — the ability to produce clear, persuasive technical content is essential.
• Highly organized, with the ability to manage several live bids to tight deadlines.
• Collaborative approach and confidence coordinating input from colleagues, suppliers, and subcontractors.

About the Company

At Kalypso Offshore, our mission is to provide safe, reliable, and efficient offshore cable installation services to the energy industry. We are committed to exceeding our clients' expectations by utilizing state-of-the-art technology, innovative solutions, and an experienced team to deliver high-quality results. We strive to maintain the highest standards of safety and environmental responsibility in all of our operations, and to foster a culture of collaboration, integrity, and accountability among our employees, partners, and stakeholders. By delivering superior value to our clients, contributing to the growth and development of our industry, and creating long-term, sustainable relationships with our customers, we aim to become a trusted and respected leader in offshore cable installation.