Subsea Proposals Engineer
About Us
Proserv is a global controls technology company with a heritage stretching back more than 60 years. We provide industry-leading solutions to improve the reliability, optimise the performance and extend the life of critical infrastructure across the energy sector.
Our team not only has the talent and technological expertise to deliver these transformative goals, but day-to-day, we hold to a clear set of FRESH Proserv values that underpins everything we do around the world.
So, if you believe you not only have the skills and know-how needed for this role, and you are a team player; keen to do things the right way; possess an inquisitive and creative mind; prioritise giving top-quality service and you enjoy helping and collaborating with colleagues or clients – then we really want to hear from you.
What You Need to Know
The Subsea Proposals Engineer will develop high-quality technical and commercial quotations as per customer enquiries in a timely and accurate manner. This role involves close collaboration with Engineering, Project Management, Procurement and the legal teams to ensure proposals are competitive, compliant and aligned with client requirements.
What We Are Looking For
Interpret client Invitation to Tender (ITT) and/or Request for Quotation (RFQ) to define scope, deliverables and strategy.
Lead the preparation of technical and commercial proposals in accordance with Proserv’s policies and procedures.
Identify the bid requirements and confer with the team for additional technical resources required to support the complexity of each bid.
Generate detailed material lists for all quotation line items which are to be supported by sub-supplier quotations where possible.
Coordinate input from Engineering, Operations and Supply Chain to compile accurate cost estimates and schedules.
Identify value engineering opportunities and differentiators to enhance proposal competitiveness.
Ensure proposals comply with internal governance, client specifications, and industry standards.
Liaise with the Legal team to minimize company exposure and risk on bids.
Support pricing strategy and risk analysis in collaboration with Commercial and Finance teams.
Develop detailed proposal schedules, timelines, plans, milestones and outlines. Manage the tender submission life cycle. Monitor documents to ensure accuracy prior to submittal.
Follow up quotations in conjunction with the Sales department.
Attend bid clarification meetings, both domestically and internationally, as required.
Collaborate with the Proserv leadership and Sales teams throughout proposal duration, from opportunity identification and development of proposal strategy to proposal debrief.
Provide the required reports for management with status details.
Maintain proposal records, lessons learned and contribute to continuous improvement.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications / Skills & Experience
Education
Engineering qualification in either mechanical, electrical, controls or energy subject.
Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent discipline from an accredited college/university preferred.
Equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of education requirement.
Essential
Proven track record within a control systems environment
Proven track record of an industrial bidding process
Ability to work as part of a team
Interpersonal skills
Preferred
Design and engineering of oil and gas production control systems
Proven track record of a subsea engineering bidding process
Working knowledge of API 17F and ISO standards
Knowledge of subsea control systems, specifically hardware design.
Why Choose Us
We offer a competitive starting salary with an opportunity to advance, which will be dependent on competency starting level.
What you receive from Proserv as your employer is so much more than just a salary. Our benefits offerings include:
Medical / Dental / Vision
Health FSA / Dependent Care FSA
HSA w/ Employer contribution
Basic Life & AD&D
Voluntary Life & AD&D
Short Term Disability
Long Term Disability
401k w/ Employer Match
PTO
Paid Holidays
Employee Assistance Program
- Department
- Commercial
- Locations
- Houston
- Employment type
- Full-time