Proposal Engineer

Company:

Devcotech Electrical Engineering

Preferred Qualification:

B.Eng Electrical/Electronics

B.Tech Electrical/Electronics

Sales (Advantageous)

Preferred Experience:

Sound Electrical & Automation Engineering (3-5 years)

New Business Development

Technical Designs

Engineering Principles

Qualities & Attributes:

Planning & Organising

Decision Making

Communication

Business Acumen

Efficient Self Management Skills

Relationship Building

Stress Tolerance

Conflict Management

Role Description:

The primary responsibility of this position is to design, propose, present and quote on turnkey EC&I solution in both the corporate and industrial markets.

A proposal engineer is an enthusiastic and motivated professional who is responsible  for the preparation of cost-effective engineered solutions, timelines and documentation for project bids.

As a proposal  engineer you must have extensive knowledge of the electrical industry and have people skills to interact professionally with Clients, suppliers, project managers and design engineers.

The proposal engineer needs to ensure that the proposed  solution(s) accurately reflect(s) what is offered and clearly states what will be required for the successful completions of  project(s).

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Managing and interpreting client needs and requirements

• Engaging with clients to understand, anticipate and offer cost-effective solutions 

• Conduct site visits and inspections to survey project needs and requirements

• Liaise with other departments to ensure that client's needs and requirements can be met

• Prepare cost-effective solutions, timely estimates and supporting documentation for project bids

• Prepare proposals including tenders, quotations and technical documents in line with company procedures

• Prepare and issue confirmation orders and hand-over to the Projects Department

• Contact suppliers and request pricing to update and maintain costing data bases

• Manage relationships with clients