Proposal Engineer

Position Title: Proposal Engineer

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Role Objective

Key Responsibilities

• Bid Management & Proposal Engineering:
• Review and analyze tender documents, technical specifications, scope of work, and contractual conditions for mechanical packages (static, rotary, piping, tanks, etc.).
• Lead preparation of complete techno-commercial proposals for EPC projects across sectors such as power, refinery, chemicals, and water treatment.
• Define project assumptions, clarify ambiguities, and ensure alignment of internal estimates with customer expectations.
• Technical & Costing Expertise:
• Develop cost estimation models using in-house data, vendor inputs, and benchmarking from past projects.
• Evaluate and validate supplier and subcontractor quotations (equipment and site works).
• Ensure technical compliance with applicable codes (ASME, IS, API), standards, and client specifications.
• Coordination & Interface:
• Collaborate with engineering, procurement, execution, finance, and legal teams to gather required inputs for bid submission.
• Interface with vendors for critical technical clarifications and price negotiations during proposal phase.
• Work with planning team to define execution timelines and resource loading for costing.
• Client Interaction & Support:
• Attend pre-bid meetings, technical discussions, and bid clarification meetings with customers.
• Present technical proposal and defend assumptions in internal reviews and client discussions.
  

Qualifications

• B.E./B.Tech – Mechanical Engineering
  

Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems and packages in industrial EPC projects
• Hands-on experience in bid engineering and cost estimation for large-value projects
• Familiar with international codes and standards (ASME, ASTM, IS, API)
• Proficient in MS Office, Excel (for costing models), and engineering tools (AutoCAD, basic 3D software)
• Strong commercial awareness, communication, and presentation skills
• Ability to work independently and lead a proposal team when needed