Proposal Engineer
The Proposal Engineer performs proposal and related project management functions as required by Commercial Operations and at the request of Business Development and/or Opportunity Owners.
What You Will Do:
What You Will Need:
Education and Experience
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Reporting Relationships:
Reports to a Manager, Director, or Executive level position.
ABOUT US
We set out more than 160 years ago to promote the security of life and property at sea and preserve the natural environment. Today, we remain true to our mission and continue to support organizations facing a rapidly evolving seascape of challenging regulations and new technologies. Through it all, we are anchored by a vision and mission that help our clients find clarity in uncertain times.
ABS is a global leader in marine and offshore classification and other innovative safety, quality, and environmental services. We're at the forefront of supporting the global energy transition at sea, the application of remote and autonomous marine systems, cutting-edge technical solutions, and many more exciting advancements. Our commitment to safety, reliability, and efficiency is ever-present, guiding our clients to safer and more efficient operations.
About Our Benefits
ABS Bureau proudly offers a variety of industry-leading benefits designed to enhance the life and well-being of our employees and their families. These benefits include, but are not limited to, medical insurance (PPO and HD), dental and vision insurance, Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Savings Account (FSA), life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, disability leave programs, parental leave program, paid holidays, and paid vacation time. The Company provides an Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) that offers support in personal wellness, including work-life services. ABS Bureau also offers a 401K plan with a generous company match, subject to plan requirements.
Equal Opportunity
ABS Bureau is committed to the equal employment opportunity of its employees and prohibits discrimination against any employee or qualified applicant based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status or veteran status, or other non-work-related characteristics that may be protected under the law of the Federal Government or specific state employment laws.
Notice
ABS and Affiliated Companies (ABS) will not pay a fee to any third-party agency without a valid ABS Master Service Agreement (MSA) authorized and signed by Human Resources. Any resume, CV, application, or other forms of candidate submission provided to any employee of ABS without a valid MSA on file will be considered property of ABS, and no fee will be paid.
Other
This job description is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job of the incumbent. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the principal job elements essential for making a fair decision regarding the pay structure of the job. #ogjs
What You Will Do:
- Maintain proposal/project generation process.
- Draft, edit and finalize proposals with the interaction of Business Development and Opportunity Owners, such as Market Sector Leads and/or Account Managers.
- Ensure that bid information is received promptly to allow for the development, review, and approval of the formal proposal.
- Develop and improve the style and format of proposals to ensure winning bids.
- Ensure that the proposal is prepared within appropriate deadlines, as required.
- Maintain the integrity of the document filing system.
- Provide ongoing communications with departmental individuals regarding proposal/project status.
- Coordinate proposal status with Business Development and Opportunity.
- Provide data analysis queries utilizing ABS' available software platforms and provide output report(s) as necessary.
What You Will Need:
Education and Experience
- Graduate from University with a bachelor's degree or recognized equivalent in an appropriate technical discipline is preferred; should have previous related marine and /or offshore energy industry experience.
- B.S. degree in Marine, Naval Architecture, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or other related disciplines.
- Preference for graduates from a marine-industry-recognized college or university
- Demonstrated computer literacy in engineering and financial analysis software.
- Good command of the English language.
- An experienced engineer with industry experience, may be considered if they have the required education and a professional or chartered engineer license or a seagoing engineer license. In addition, a minimum of fifteen (15) years of combined business development and engineering experience.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Proficient in database and word processing software.
- Good decision-making and organizational skills.
- Good oral and written communication skills.
- Have excellent telephone/communication skills.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Ability to work with several proposals simultaneously.
- Skills to perform work accurately and free of errors.
- Ability to obtain a working knowledge of the ABS Health, Safety, Quality, and Environmental Management Systems.
Reporting Relationships:
Reports to a Manager, Director, or Executive level position.
ABOUT US
We set out more than 160 years ago to promote the security of life and property at sea and preserve the natural environment. Today, we remain true to our mission and continue to support organizations facing a rapidly evolving seascape of challenging regulations and new technologies. Through it all, we are anchored by a vision and mission that help our clients find clarity in uncertain times.
ABS is a global leader in marine and offshore classification and other innovative safety, quality, and environmental services. We're at the forefront of supporting the global energy transition at sea, the application of remote and autonomous marine systems, cutting-edge technical solutions, and many more exciting advancements. Our commitment to safety, reliability, and efficiency is ever-present, guiding our clients to safer and more efficient operations.
About Our Benefits
ABS Bureau proudly offers a variety of industry-leading benefits designed to enhance the life and well-being of our employees and their families. These benefits include, but are not limited to, medical insurance (PPO and HD), dental and vision insurance, Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Savings Account (FSA), life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, disability leave programs, parental leave program, paid holidays, and paid vacation time. The Company provides an Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) that offers support in personal wellness, including work-life services. ABS Bureau also offers a 401K plan with a generous company match, subject to plan requirements.
Equal Opportunity
ABS Bureau is committed to the equal employment opportunity of its employees and prohibits discrimination against any employee or qualified applicant based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status or veteran status, or other non-work-related characteristics that may be protected under the law of the Federal Government or specific state employment laws.
Notice
ABS and Affiliated Companies (ABS) will not pay a fee to any third-party agency without a valid ABS Master Service Agreement (MSA) authorized and signed by Human Resources. Any resume, CV, application, or other forms of candidate submission provided to any employee of ABS without a valid MSA on file will be considered property of ABS, and no fee will be paid.
Other
This job description is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job of the incumbent. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the principal job elements essential for making a fair decision regarding the pay structure of the job. #ogjs
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