Proposal Engineer

Company Description

Dew Projects and Chemicals (P) Ltd. is a fully integrated liquid engineering company specialized in providing innovative water and wastewater treatment technologies. From raw water clarification to effluent treatment and water recycling, Dew helps reduce operating costs, increase efficiency, and protect equipment. They offer a complete range of cooling and boiler water treatment chemicals, reverse osmosis antiscalants, and membrane cleaners, as well as solutions for Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD).

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Job Summary:

We are looking for a skilled and detail-oriented Proposal Engineer to join our team. The Proposal Engineer will be responsible for preparing technical and commercial proposals for projects in water treatment, wastewater treatment, or industrial solutions, depending on our business scope. This role requires close coordination with internal technical teams, procurement, and sales to develop competitive and accurate proposals in response to client inquiries, RFQs, and tenders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Study client inquiries, technical specifications, and tender documents to prepare accurate proposals.
• Perform detailed cost estimation and project budgeting.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Procurement, and Project Execution teams to gather data for proposals.
• Prepare technical datasheets, compliance statements, and commercial offers.
• Prepare and submit bid documents in accordance with client requirements and deadlines.
• Interact with suppliers/vendors to obtain technical and commercial quotations.
• Support the Sales/BD team during client negotiations and technical discussions.
• Maintain a database of past proposals, pricing, and market intelligence.
• Identify and assess risks associated with proposal execution.
• Ensure proposals comply with both technical and commercial standards of the company.

Key Skills and Competencies:

• Strong understanding of engineering principles and project cost estimation.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint; experience in AutoCAD or design tools is a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Familiarity with public and private sector tendering processes (e.g., e-tendering portals, GEM, etc.) is an advantage.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in water/wastewater treatment, process engineering, or industrial EPC proposals.
• Knowledge of pricing strategy and cost optimization.
• Experience in international proposal submission (for export projects) is a plus.