Job Title: Proposal Engineer I
Provide bid support to the sales team in the development of proposals, including tower selections, specification & contract review, material & labor estimates, and proposal preparation. Work with departments to complete specification responses, project strategies, accurate cost estimates, and competitive pricing. Responsibilities:
Proposal Preparation Manage, coordinate, & support all assigned budget & firm proposals requiring an EvapTech response. Develop & implement proposal strategies with management & Business Development Managers. Coordinate with both internal & external contacts to estimate labor, material & freight costs. Set bid prices using established pricing guidelines & management review. Consult with team members in review of customer technical & commercial specifications. BDM Support Develop scopes to highlight EvapTech’s strengths and meet customer expectations. Attend customer meetings and/or pre-bid job walks as required to gather information required for bids. Database Upkeep Maintain accuracy of Quote Database and assist in Sales Forecasting / Budgeting. Create accurate entries in the Tower Reference Library. Post-Award Support Perform a smooth transition from proposal management to project management phases of a contract. Assist with Project Management as necessary to resolve conflicts of scope expectation. Prepare inspection reports with Construction & management support to determine recommended repairs. Act as a Project Manager on inspection projects with no material scope of supply. Technical Design & Support Prepare thermal selections & performance predications of standard counterflow & crossflow cooling towers using the StarDM software & fan vendor software. Success Criteria: Sense of urgency and highly responsive Strategic thinking, leading to creative solutions and proposal strategies Ability to make quick, high-quality decisions Ability to work in a highly interactive team Passion to win new business, improve margins and satisfy customers Minimum Qualifications: Background in technical / engineering product applications Strong verbal and written communications skills Computer skills including Microsoft Office Demonstrated organizational skills Bachelor’s degree (Bachelor of Science or strong math & science coursework) Zero to five years of experience in Proposal Management, Project Management, or Application Sales Optional but Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree from an ABET/EAC program or recognized equivalent Direct application sales experience in Capital / Engineered Products Experience in contract and commercial terms Direct experience in the cooling tower industry Evapco’s Summary of Pay & Benefits: Medical, Vision, & Dental Insurance Employee Stock Ownership Program – we are an employee-owned company Profit Sharing Bonus – which is paid twice per year (k)larity Plan - Voluntary Employee Retirement Savings Plan Paid Holidays Paid Vacation Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave Bereavement Pay Company Paid Basic Life Insurance equivalent to base salary, with option for Supplemental Life election Paid Sick Leave Long Term Disability
At EVAPCO, we believe the best cooling solutions are built by people who care.
As a global employee-owned company, we design and manufacture sustainable cooling and heat transfer solutions that help customers improve efficiency, conserve water and energy, and achieve their operational goals. For 50 years, customers around the world have trusted EVAPCO for innovative technology, exceptional quality, and responsive support.
Our solutions serve critical industries including data centers, industrial refrigeration, commercial HVAC, power generation, and industrial process cooling. Yet our greatest differentiator isn't what we build. It's how we build it.
Driven by a culture of ownership, innovation, and continuous improvement, EVAPCO employees are personally invested in our customers' success. From engineering and manufacturing to service and support, we are committed to delivering solutions and partnerships that stand the test of time.
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