Proposal Engineer, Electrical Engineering

Job Details:
Level: Entry |

Job Location:

Remote or Lakewood CO - Lakewood, CO 80215 | Position Type:
Full Time | Education Level: 4 Year Degree | Salary Range: $95,000.00 - $ per year | Travel Percentage:
Minimal 0 - 10% | Job Shift: Day | Job Category:
Business Development

As a Proposal Engineer in the Client Services group, you will act as the primary liaison between client services and various internal and external stakeholders (e.g., clients, outside sales, and engineering). You will collaborate with these stakeholders to review commercial opportunities, develop effective solutions using NEI services, and review and manage incoming requests for proposals (RFPs). This role spans both civil engineering and medium‑to‑high voltage electrical engineering projects, including:

• Renewable Energy (Wind, Solar, Battery Energy Storage)
• Electrical Utility Infrastructure (Electrical Substations and Transmission Lines)
• Industrial electrical (Water/Wastewater, Data Centers)

• Provides pre‑sales technical support to customers and the NEI outside sales team
• Acts as a liaison between client services and relevant internal and external stakeholders
• Reviews customer specifications and assists in formulating and communicating commercial strategy
• Reviews and manages incoming Requests for Proposals (RFPs): defines technical requirements, identifies internal resources, manages the proposal process, writes custom proposals, and issues quotes
• Works with Subject Matter Experts to establish proposal pricing; provides timely responses to technical, application, and commercial questions
• Provides engineering and technical support to the business development and project services team
• Develops and maintains outstanding company‑client relationships
• Maintains high ethical and professional standards
• Attends conferences, training workshops, seminars, and required courses for advancement and quality of work
• Attends safety training and adheres to all safety rules and guidelines
• Performs other responsibilities as assigned

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a similar accredited field
• Experience:
  
  1+ years of relevant engineering or field experience
• Understanding and application of applicable engineering Codes and Standards
• Strong skills in Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, and Project
• Basic understanding of electrical and civil engineering with emphasis on renewable energy, electrical substations, transmission lines, and industrial infrastructure
• Effective verbal and written communication with customers and internal personnel; strong intrapersonal skills
• Self‑motivated, well‑organized, and a skilled decision maker comfortable in a fast‑paced design environment
• Excellent problem‑solving skills
• Commercial understanding of the engineering or construction industries
• Strong written and verbal command of the English language
• Current authorization to work in the United States on a full‑time basis

Work Environment:
Office setting with possible field work.

Travel:
Typical 0 – 15%.

Physical

Activities:

Must be able to lift 25 lbs.

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• 100% Employer paid premiums for Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life Insurance, and Long‑Term Disability
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• 401(k) with employer matching; 100% immediate vesting
• Annual & discretionary bonus programs
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Employer paid licensure (FE/PE), certifications, seminars, and conferences
• Paid parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Eight paid holidays including a floating holiday
• Annual team building
• Hybrid work environment with remote flexibility
• Career development, training, and coaching opportunities
• Pet insurance

We are a proud equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or genetic information.

NEI Electric Power Engineering participates in E‑Verify and will provide the federal government with your completed Form I‑9 to confirm your work authorization in the United States.