Proposal Specialist

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Proposal Specialist

POWER Engineers, one of the nation’s leading energy-related engineering and consulting firms, is currently seeking a Proposal Specialist for our Advanced Utility Solutions (AUS) Division. AUS delivers expert consulting services focused on optimizing systems for greater efficiency and reliability within utility operations.

Join our AUS team as a Proposal Specialist, where you will play a crucial role in advancing business opportunities through expertly crafted proposals. In this professional-level position, you will coordinate the production and delivery of proposals, qualification packages, and marketing materials to respond to client requests. You will lead proposal efforts, producing high-quality work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment to help us meet our clients' needs.

We are looking for a meticulous individual with a talent for strategic writing and a solid understanding of the technical nuances in utility consulting and engineering services. The ideal candidate should have outstanding communication skills, a keen eye for detail, knowledge of sales and positioning, excellent project management abilities, and a positive, can-do attitude. This is not a sales position.

• To apply, please include a cover letter with your resume and feel free to share writing samples that showcase your previous work.
  
  

This role can be remote or hybrid based on a mutually agreed-upon location.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage the development of proposals, statements of qualifications, presentations, and other related materials.
• Work with Project Managers and the project team to gather appropriate material/information needed to meet the requirements of the RFP.
• Consolidate team member input into clear and meaningful responses.
• Assemble and package proposals/documents from inception through final product.
• Confirm all information is accurate and in compliance with all RFI/RFP response requirements per brand guidelines.
• Provide timely entry of accurate and complete client and opportunity information in Dynamics CE CRM.
• Take on special project assignments as directed by the Area Lead.
  
  

Required Experience:

• 3+ years of experience responding to requests for proposals (RFPs), writing proposal content, or technical writing.
• High degree of self-motivation, initiative, and follow-through.
• Demonstrated ability coordinating cross-functional teams to a successful outcome.
• Effective time management in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Ability to handle multiple assignments and prioritize tasks based on shifting needs.
• Excellent writing, editing, and communication skills using a variety of media.
• Proficient in standard MS Office and Adobe software.
• Understanding of client relationship databases.
• Able to work regular business hours, 8 am – 5 pm, with occasional overtime, alone or in a team.
  
  

Desired Education:

• Bachelor’s degree, with preference for majors in English, Communications, Journalism, Marketing or similar.
• Software, Technology, Engineering consulting/technical or utility industry experience.
• Knowledge of SharePoint, MS Teams, Power BI and Microsoft Dynamics.
• Experience with search techniques in a database environment.
• APMP Foundation Level Certification.
  
  

At POWER Engineers, you can have a rewarding career on every level. Our philosophy is simple: Do Good. Have Fun. Build Success.

You’ll work on fun and challenging projects and initiatives. You’ll have the chance to make a positive impact on society and the environment. And you’ll find the support, coaching and training it takes to advance your career.

Since We’re Employee-owned, We Get To Make POWER a Great Place To Work. That Includes Providing Competitive Compensation, Professional Development And a Full Benefit Package

• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Paid Holidays
• Vacation/Paid Sick Leave
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• 401K
• Telehealth Benefit covers all providers
• Maternity and Paternity Leave
• New Dads and Moms Benefit program
• Fertility Benefits
• Gender affirming care
  
  

POWER is a fun engineering firm. That might seem contradictory to some, but it works for us!

Base Salary Range: $70-$75K

The range for this position is being displayed in compliance with all state and local regulations. Salaries are set based on a number of factors to include an individual's job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and education. This means that no two candidates are alike. The range provided above does not include additional compensation such as bonus, health benefits, vacation, 401(k) match, etc.

POWER is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.