Tendering Estimation Engineer

The Sr. Tendering Engineer will provide technical support to sales teams and conduct technical analysis of product configurations to determine customer-specific pricing for equipment and services supplied to nuclear power plants.

• Review and analyze RFQs and customer specifications related to nuclear pump systems.
• Prepare technical proposals for pumps and related parts.
• Interpret datasheets, and technical drawings to ensure accurate scope definition.
• Collaborate with sales, engineering, purchasing, quality, and project management teams to develop compliant bids.
• Conduct cost estimation, including materials, labor, manufacturing, and third-party components.
• Ensure compliance with nuclear standards (e.g., ASME, RCC-M, ISO, QA requirements).
• Identify risks and opportunities within tender documents and propose mitigation strategies.
• Support post-bid clarification meetings and customer discussions.
• Maintain tender documentation, bid logs, and lessons learned.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of proposal processes and tools.

• 3–5 years of experience in pump systems, rotating equipment, or fluid handling systems.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, a related field, or relative work experience.
• Proven experience in technical tendering, proposals, or applications engineering.
• Strong knowledge of nuclear pumps.
• Ability to read and interpret technical specifications, drawings, cross sections, and datasheets.

• Experience supplying equipment to nuclear, power generation, or highly regulated industries.
• Familiarity with nuclear quality standards and documentation requirements.
• Exposure to ERP/CRM systems and costing tools such as SAP and Salesforce.

• Pump selection, sizing, and application knowledge.
• Understanding of materials, hydraulics, and system integration.
• Costing and commercial awareness.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Ability to work with technical and commercial documentation.
• High attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines.

• 15 days of paid time off and 12 company-paid holidays.
• 401k plan with a 6% match.
• Comprehensive health plan including medical, dental, vision, life, short-term and long-term disability.
• Health savings account matching.
• Motivating wellness program.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Paid paternal leave.
• Gym reimbursement.

Sulzer is an equal opportunity employer.