Proposal Engineer

Overview

Develop and manage proposals for utility-scale solar, BESS, substation projects.

Key Responsibilities

• rfp review
• proposal drafting
• cost estimation
• schedule development
• supplier negotiation
• rfq response

Tasks

The Proposal Engineer will support the Business Development team by responding to customer Request for Quotations (RFQs) and leading the development and management of competitive proposals for US-based utility-scale PV Solar, BESS, Substation, and traditional power projects. This role develops the offer scope, cost estimates, pricing, and commercial exceptions and clarifications – carefully considering both technical and business implications. The ideal candidate is highly self-driven, an adept learner, and skilled at coordinating across many different internal teams to produce comprehensive customer Construction Innovation product solution proposals. -Receive, review, organize, and distribute customer RFP/RFQ documentation packages to internal teams. -Collaborate with Business Development, Marketing, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing to develop both “bid as per spec” and “value engineered” proposals. -Draft and issue Requests for Information (RFIs) as needed. -Review commercial terms and performance specifications; negotiate and/or develop compliant proposals with support from Business Development, Engineering, and Legal teams. -Develop preliminary project schedules, division of responsibilities (DOR), and scopes of work (SOW). -Support the collection and submission of customer-required pre-qualification documents. -Create templates, tools, and processes to improve proposal turnaround time and consistency. -Support the Supply Chain to foster relationships, negotiate competitive pricing, and stay informed of emerging market technologies. -Prepare and submit detailed proposals to customers in accordance with their specific bid submission requirements.

Requirements

• project labor
• proposal writing
• contract negotiation
• utility scale
• bachelor’s degree
• travel 0-25%

What You Bring

-Understand and account for applicable Project Labor Agreement (PLA) or union requirements for the project’s location or region. -Experience reviewing and writing detailed proposals -Excellent communicator and cross-team collaborator required -Ability to comprehend and make decisions based on technical information (drawings, specifications, manuals) required -Experience reviewing and negotiating contracts -Ability to travel to customer job-sites and offices 0-25% required -Experience in creating material takeoffs and estimating -1+ year’ experience working at a utility, Developer, EPC, power market OEM, or a MEP contractor -Strong detail orientation, organization, and planning skills required -Experienced in executing utility-scale renewable (PV, BESS) new construction projects -Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, similar technical degree, or in lieu of a degree, at least 5 years of industry experience required

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About Construction Innovations, Llc

-Blends engineering, design, fabrication and modular assembly to tackle complex electrical infrastructure challenges. -Specializes in inverter skid assemblies for utility‑scale solar, high‑voltage substation and transmission kits. -Operates with lean‑manufacturing methods—designing, modularizing, pre‑testing, and UL‑listing assemblies off‑site. -Typical projects include custom power, lighting, and low‑voltage kits deployed in energy, utility, and infrastructure sectors. -Works with major clients in renewables and transmission, offering transformational consulting to optimize build processes. -Holds ISO 9001:2015 certification (in process), UL-listed panel credentials, and membership in NEMA, AME and CIN. -Headquartered near Sacramento, the company uses modular, off‑site manufacturing approaches to reduce installation time. -Stands out for combining electrical engineering with construction consultancy, modular packaging, and systems‑level integration.

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