Proposal Engineer

Job Brief

Job Responsibilities

• Review RFQs and tender documents, send technical and commercial queries to customers, and understand the complete bidding process requirements.
• Finalize treatment processes based on the design criteria and project specifications.
• Prepare Bills of Quantities (BOQs), cost sheets, and detailed quotations in coordination with the Sales Manager and/or Sales Engineer.
• Ensure all proposals and quotations are prepared and submitted in line with company standards, technical requirements, and client expectations.
• Select suitable fabricators, manufacturers, suppliers, and subcontractors to optimize costs and improve project profitability in line with company objectives.
• Maintain strong knowledge of local fabricators capable of manufacturing tanks, vessels, clarifiers, Dissolved Air Flotation (DAF) systems, and related equipment.
• Develop and maintain a reliable database of manufacturers and suppliers for various water and wastewater treatment components and systems.
• Prepare and support the sales team with technical specifications, technical clarifications, and documentation required by consultants and clients.
• Prepare preliminary control philosophies and process concepts for finalized treatment schemes and project proposals.
• Prepare technical and commercial submittals as per project and client requirements.
• Coordinate with the engineering team during both pre-sales and post-sales stages to ensure smooth project handover and execution.
• Maintain and update records and databases related to project approvals, references, vendor information, and proposal history.
• Participate in technical discussions and meetings with internal teams, consultants, suppliers, and clients when required.
• Ensure proposal documentation is accurate, complete, and submitted within the required timelines.
• Stay updated with market trends, supplier capabilities, water treatment technologies, and industry practices.
• Take initiative and support additional responsibilities assigned by management as required.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in a similar Proposal Engineer role.
• Prior experience in the water and wastewater treatment industry will be highly preferred.
• Strong understanding of water and wastewater treatment processes, systems, and equipment.
• Experience in reviewing RFQs, tender documents, BOQ preparation, cost estimation, and quotation preparation.
• Knowledge of local and international suppliers, fabricators, and manufacturers related to water treatment systems and components.
• Familiarity with equipment such as tanks, vessels, clarifiers, DAF systems, pumps, filters, RO systems, and related treatment technologies.
• Ability to prepare technical specifications, submittals, and preliminary control philosophies.
• Strong coordination skills with sales, engineering, suppliers, and clients.
• Good commercial awareness with the ability to optimize costs and improve profitability.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills in English.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tenders and proposal submissions simultaneously.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and engineering/proposal documentation tools.
• Water treatment knowledge will be an added advantage.