Proposal Engineer

6 days ago

Pune, Maharashtra, India Thermax Limited Full time US$ 90,000 - US$ 1,20,000 per year

Job Description
PositionTitle: Proposal Engineer
Department:
Engineering

Location:
Sai Chambers

Experience:
10–15 years

Reporting To:
Lead Proposal Engineer / Proposals Head

RoleObjective
To leadend-to-end proposal activities for mechanical scope in large-scale EPCprojects, ensuring competitive, technically sound, and timely submission ofbids. The role demands cross-functional coordination, deep technical insight,and commercial acumen to support business acquisition.

KeyResponsibilities

  • 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

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