Senior Proposal Engineer

At Midrex, you will do work that matters alongside people who believe you matter. The work wont be easy, but it will be worth it. Youll be part of a great teamwith plenty of autonomyto bring out your best. And youll be well compensated and have a best-in-class benefits package. Take a look:

Since 1987, Midrex has been the world leader in direct reduction technology, offering the best proven method for decarbonization in the iron and steel industry available today. Our rapid growth is transforming the steel industry and our planet. And none of it would be possible without our people, who bring vision, compassion, and extraordinary expertise to this work every day. So, if youre looking to do big work in a small-team environment, Midrex is just the place for you.

The Senior Proposal Engineer is responsible for proposal development and sales department support to move potential projects from a conceptual stage through contract negotiation.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Senior Proposal Engineers do not have direct reports but assign work to and oversee the work of the Proposal Departments Mechanical Designer.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Independently organize and manage the Proposal Effort.
• Prepare the Technical Specification for Midrex proposals, incorporating input from engineering disciplines.
• Assist the Project Management department in the preparation of the Project Execution Specification.
• Perform process calculations to determine the duty/size requirements of equipment.
• Review vendor quotes and provide feedback to vendor.
• Prepare simplified process flowsheets for gases, water, and solids.
• Determine plant design features and equipment sizes to meet plant requirements at minimum cost.
• Prepare the equipment list, scope matrix, and bulks list incorporating input from engineering disciplines.
• Support the preparation of the proposal Site Plan, Core Plan General Arrangement, and Elevation General Arrangement drawings.
• Participate in cost estimate reviews.
• Participate in technical discussions and negotiations with potential clients.
• Interact as a teammate with all company departments and teammates. Work toward building a consensus by finding solutions which meet the best interest of all parties involved.
• Prepare and present presentations on Midrex technology to prospective clients, consultants, and project partners.
• Support the Sales and Contracts departments in Technical Specification negotiations.
• Advise Sales of any situations requiring the need for confidentiality agreements with outside companies.

Skills/Abilities:

Required:

• Excellent writing and oral presentation skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate with all types of people inside and outside of Midrex.
• Working knowledge of the Midrex Toolkit software.
• Proficient use of Autodesk Design Review
• Proficient use of Microsoft products PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.

Preferred:

• Professional Engineer registration.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering.
• Minimum 3 years experience as a Midrex Proposal Engineer or minimum 5 years experience as Midrex Process Engineer.
• Industrial plant experience.

Travel Requirements:

• Up to 10% International and Domestic based on project demands.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Ability to move around a project site.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Midrex is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable laws. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Midrex will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the People and Culture department.