Position: Proposal Engineer
Department: Process & Proposals
Reports To: Process & Proposals Manager
Location: Chennai
Job Summary
The Proposal Engineer is responsible for the preparation of technical proposals, cost estimates, bid documents, and tender submissions in accordance with customer requirements, project specifications, and company standards. The role involves close coordination with the engineering, procurement, project management, and sales teams to develop technically compliant, commercially competitive, and customer-focused proposals within the stipulated timelines.
Key Responsibilities
Proposal & Tender Preparation
§ Review customer enquiries, RFQs, tender documents, specifications, and contract requirements.
§ Preparation of Pre-bid queries (clarifications & deviations) based on the RFQ requirements.
§ List out the scope of supplied items / scope of non-supplied items (considering only the basic & detail engineering) with respect to the requirement as per RFQ and the same shall meets our necessary requirements as per our standard practise.
§ Develop scope matrices, technical proposal and GA drawing which are compliance with the RFQ.
§ Coordinate with various departments to obtain technical inputs such as electrical documents like load list, P&ID, SLD from Electrical department, cost data from procurement.
§ Ensure timely submission of bids and proposals.
Technical Evaluation
§ Analyse process and technical specifications.
§ Perform the equipment sizing and selection including duct, silo, hopper etc.,
§ Review customer drawings, layouts, and technical documents and compliance with our equipment and other accessories.
§ Performing pressure drop and flow volume calculations based on the ACGIH.
Customer Interaction
§ Attend technical discussions and bid clarification meetings if required.
§ Address customer queries and provide technical clarifications.
§ The technical document shall be inline with the customer queries and clarifications.
Documentation & Compliance
§ Prepare, maintain, and update proposal documentation, bid registers, and submission records to ensure accurate tracking of proposal activities.
§ Maintain a structured database of proposal records, including technical submissions, cost estimates, vendor quotations, calculations to facilitate efficient retrieval and support future proposal preparation, costing, and knowledge sharing.
Qualifications
§ Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering, or related field.
§ 3–5 years of experience in proposal engineering, flow volume and pressure drop calculations, cost estimation.
§ Experience in industries such as Air Pollution Control Systems, FGD, ESP, Bag Filters, Material Handling, Power Plants, Cement, Steel, or Process Industries is preferred.
Required Skills
§ Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals and industrial processes.
§ Experience in techno-commercial proposal preparation.
§ Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
§ Familiarity with AutoCAD and engineering drawings.
§ Strong analytical, communication, and presentation skills.
§ Ability to manage multiple proposals and meet tight deadlines.
Preferred Experience
Experience in preparing proposals for:
§ Electrostatic Precipitators (ESP)
§ Bag Filters and Dust Collection Systems
§ Dry FGD and Wet FGD Systems
§ DeSOx and DeNOx Systems
§ Ducting Systems
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From ₹1.00 per day
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
Education:
Work Location: In person
