Proposal Specialist

Proposal Specialist

Join a dynamic team helping to meet society’s evolving energy needs! POWER Engineers is currently seeking an experienced Proposal Specialist for our growing Power Delivery Division. This is a professional position that requires the ability to lead large proposal efforts and produce high-quality work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

The ideal candidate should have outstanding communication talents, a keen eye for detail, sales and positioning knowledge, excellent project management skills and the ability to manage concurrent work streams and approach each initiative with a positive can-do attitude.

To apply, please submit the following: (1) resume, (2) cover letter highlighting a specific task or project you brought to a successful outcome, and (3) two writing samples. Applications without all three elements will not be considered. This is not a sales position.

Specific 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
• Assure 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
• Special Project Assignments as directed by Area Lead

Required Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree, with preference for majors in English, technical writing, journalism, or similar
• 10+ years of experience with proposal writing or 15+ years of grant writing or technical writing experience
• 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
• Expertise with MS Word
• Proficient in other standard MS Office and Adobe software
• Experience using client relationship databases, specifically MS Dynamics
• Experience with search techniques in a database environment
• Familiarity with and interest in AI content generation and strategy best practices and challenges
• Able to work regular business hours, 8 am – 5 pm, with occasional overtime, alone or in a team

Desired Education/Experience

• Engineering consulting/technical or energy industry experience
• Knowledge of SharePoint, MS Teams, PowerBI and using Copilot or other AI Chatbots
• APMP Foundation Level Certification
• Advanced degree

What makes this job rewarding?

• See first-hand how the electric power industry is evolving to address today’s climate challenges
• Learn about what it takes to get power to your light switch
• You’ll get excited when you see power lines, substations, solar farms, and wind turbines on your next road trip. And you might even be able to say, I worked on the proposal for that job!
• You’ll have a great balance of working independently and collaborating with some really smart people on your proposal teams

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: $60,000 – $90,000 per year

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.