Technical Proposals Engineer

SUMMARY:
Main Purpose
◼ a critical liaison between the Proposals Department and the Engineering Department.
◼ ensures technical accuracy, feasibility, and alignment of proposed solutions with client
requirements.

POSITION INFO:
Qualifications and Experience
◼ At least 5 years work experience in the transformer and minisubs industry.
◼ Matric with a recognised and relevant technical sales qualification – N3.


Duties and Responsibilities
◼ Supervise and mentor Proposal Engineers, providing technical guidance and proposal
strategy insights.
◼ Support Cost Estimation - Coordinating with engineering and procurement for materials,
equipment, and labour estimates.
◼ Manage technical queries and clarifications during bid phases.
◼ Serve as the primary technical authority in the proposal process, reviewing and approving
technical deliverables, methodologies, and solutions.
◼ Ensure compliance with RFP/RFQ requirements, technical specifications, and internal
standards.
◼ Maintain and improve standard technical proposal materials and best practices.
◼ Drive continuous improvement in proposal processes, templates, and standard technical
content.
◼ Maintain a library of standard technical content, engineering recommendations, and past
project data to support future proposals.
◼ Interface with engineering teams to gather technical inputs, validate feasibility, and ensure
accurate costing and deliverables.
◼ Prepare and review technical sections of proposals, including design concepts,
methodologies, and technical clarifications.
◼ Participate in technical clarifications and presentations to clients, when needed.
◼ Track and document all technical assumptions, exclusions, and deviations in proposals.
Customers:
◼ Assisting customers with technical queries.
◼ Provide technical support to customers.
◼ Regularly following up with clients as to the status / success of tenders / quotations submitted
and part take in pre-order negotiations.
◼ Site inspections.