Proposal Engineer, Electrical Engineering

Location:Remote (U.S.

-based);
Atlanta-based is a plus

Compensation: Competitive base + Performance bonus

Industry: Power Distribution / Electrification / Critical Infrastructure Manufacturer

Segment: Data Center, Oil & Gas, Renewables, and/or Industrial

Reports to:Director of Proposals

About PDM

Join PDM, one of the fastest-growing manufacturers in the electrical power industry . We deliver mission‑critical , utility‑grade products across the sectors powering the modern world including transformers, switch gear, circuit breakers and transmission‑grade equipment . Our essential solutions support the backbone of data centers, clean energy, industrial manufacturing, and oil & gas infrastructure . With explosive growth in AI, electrification, and energy transition, this is a pivotal opportunity to lead in a market with long‑term momentum.

We’re a hyper‑growth company operating at the intersection of energy, manufacturing, and infrastructure . We’re looking for a Proposal Engineer/Estimator to serve as a strategic support arm for our customers.

This fully remote role is perfect for someone who thrives in a dynamic, digital‑first environment and loves keeping things running smoothly behind the scenes . You’ll be a part of a young and highly‑motivated team helping to support customer product needs.

Your goal:
Ensure customers and prospects have well‑written, detailed quotes returned to them in a timely fashion.

Reporting to the Director of Proposals, you will prepare multiple transformer proposals based on customer RFQs, specifications (formal and informal), and attach one‑line drawings and other documents

• Process multiple orders, on a daily basis, from both internal and field‑priced proposals
• Verify PO against the proposal and resolve discrepancies
• Verify specification matches the proposal and resolve all discrepancies Assemble documentation for design engineering
• Communicate special requirements to affected departments
• Process customer change orders against open sales orders using the change/hold/cancellation process
• Approve and negotiate pricing per established guidelines, competitive feedback, and customer/market knowledge
• Maintain a team atmosphere to ensure that all workload for the proposals team is completed each day per customer‑required deadlines.
• Provide product and application technical support for customers, agents, and internal departments
• Provide quotation program support for sales representatives and the system development (IT) team via training, testing, improvement suggestions
• Acts as a liaison between engineering, marketing, scheduling, and customers
• Understand and utilize lean tools and concepts to drive continuous improvement
• Learn and understand applicable industry standards i.e. ANSI, IEEE, CSA, NEMA for transformers
• Participate in the creation and maintenance of ISO work instructions.
• Participate in customer visits to the Salt Lake City, UT assembly plant.
• Provide plant tours as needed.
• Visit customer/agent sites as needed

• Knowledge of electric power distribution transformers and their components and accessories
• Knowledge of typical applications, equipment, systems and standards for electric power distribution transformer
• Excellent oral, interpersonal and written skills with the ability to effectively communicate
• Detail oriented, with the ability to balance multiple priorities and work to deadlines with a high degree of accuracy
• Knowledge of Microsoft stack including Dynamics, Word, Excel, Power Point, SAP or other ERP related system and the ability to utilize such tools to analyze data and solve routine problems
• Strong communicator with ability to translate technical concepts to business audiences

• Preferred: Electrical or Mechanical Engineering degree with two (2) years of product, customer service, inside sales, or proposals experience in a technical field
• One (1) year of experience using ERP and quotation systems

OR

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from an accredited institution
• OR currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree in Engineering program from an accredited institution with an expected graduation date within the year.
• OR a Bachelor’s Degree in Business from an accredited institution with a minimum of 2 years of proposals/quoting experience in a technical field.

Must be eligible to work in the United States without company sponsorship now or in the future. No relocation provided.

At PDM, you’ll join a team that delivers critical transformer solutions to fast‑growing sectors like data centers, industrial electrification, and renewable energy. You’ll be empowered to shape the technical future of our products, influence customer decisions, and develop a winning team