Proposal Engineer, Sales Engineer

Position: Proposal Engineer I
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Job posting end date: 11/13/2026

Introduction We are looking for a Proposal Engineer I to join our Proposal and Sales Support Team. In this role, you will prepare accurate cost estimates and develop high-quality proposals for thermal process opportunities, including lime plants, lithium plants, dryer systems, calcination systems, and other large capital equipment projects. You will work closely with customers, market areas, process engineering, engineering, procurement, and project teams to deliver competitive technical and commercial solutions.

You will report to the Proposal Manager.

This role is based in York, PA with hybrid options available.

This role includes less than 10% domestic and international travel, often on short notice, including visits to customer offices and plant sites.

Team You Will Belong ToYou will join a team of engineering and proposal professionals focused on developing technical and commercial solutions for customers in the mining, mineral processing, industrial minerals, power generation, and thermal processing industries.

Our team plays a key role in driving business growth by delivering accurate, competitive proposals that support customer decision-making and successful project execution. We collaborate closely with internal stakeholders such as Sales, Engineering, Procurement, Quality Assurance, and Project Management, as well as external vendors and customers.

Our ways of working emphasize collaboration, accountability, customer focus, continuous improvement, and open communication.

What You'll DoReview and interpret client and engineering specifications for thermal process equipment and systems.

Prepare and distribute technical inquiries and specifications to engineering, procurement, quality assurance, project management, and other stakeholders.

Evaluate vendor quotations for technical compliance, commercial completeness, and overall proposal suitability.

Select and incorporate vendor pricing and solutions into project proposals.

Develop complete cost estimates and support internal approval processes, commercial compliance reviews, and customer evaluations.

Prepare professional proposal packages including technical descriptions, exceptions, pricing, payment terms, delivery schedules, and commercial terms and conditions.

Support customer presentations and participate in visits to customer offices and operating sites.

Provide thorough project handover packages and support project engineers and project managers during contract execution.

What You'll Bring Bachelor's degree in Mineral Processing, Mining Engineering, Engineering, or a related discipline; equivalent combination of education and experience will also be considered.
3-5 years of experience in proposal development, estimating, technical sales support, or related activities involving industrial equipment projects.

Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings with strong mechanical aptitude.

Strong experience working with multiple…