Commercial Proposal Engineer

About the role

This position focuses on developing sophisticated commercial proposals for projects within the U.S. commercial construction market. You will analyze RFPs, shape proposal strategies, and create solutions that are competitive, compliant, compelling, and executable.

Responsibilities

• Analyze RFP documentation, identify customer requirements and risks, and develop strategic proposal approaches that balance customer needs, market competitiveness, and business profitability.
• Configure products and solutions using relevant tools while applying a strong understanding of electrical distribution systems, industry standards, and product portfolios.
• Partner with factory proposal teams, application engineers, product managers, sales managers, and representatives to coordinate proposal development and maintain clear communication across teams.
• Organize and participate in project strategy and risk meetings, proactively identifying challenges and collaborating with stakeholders to develop effective solutions.
• Work with project management teams to ensure awarded projects are commercially sound, executable, and positioned for successful delivery from the outset.
• Continuously develop technical and commercial knowledge by leveraging training, internal resources, mentorship, and cross-functional learning opportunities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college, preferably in engineering or a related technical discipline; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
• At least 5 years of experience in electrical distribution or a related industry, particularly in sales, project quotations, proposals, or commercial engineering.
• Strong technical knowledge of electrical distribution systems, industry design standards, product configuration, and related solutions.
• Familiarity with configuration and commercial tools such as ABB Empower is strongly valued.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders across functions.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex requirements, identify risks, exercise sound commercial judgment, and develop practical solutions.
• Comfortable working independently in a remote environment while collaborating effectively with sales, engineering, product, and project teams.
• Proficiency with digital collaboration and business tools such as Microsoft Outlook, Salesforce, Microsoft Teams, and similar platforms.
• Must have current authorization to work in the United States without requiring visa sponsorship.

Benefits

• Annual base salary expected to range from $79,800 to $127,680, depending on qualifications and experience.
• Full remote work environment.
• Choice of two medical plans, including a PPO option and a High Deductible Health Plan with Health Savings Account.
• Dental and vision coverage.
• Company-paid life insurance, AD&D, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage, with additional voluntary options.
• Supplemental benefits including accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, and pet insurance.
• Up to 6 weeks of parental leave.
• Employee Assistance Program and access to health, behavioral health, virtual care, and family-support resources.
• 401(k) savings plan with company contributions and an employee stock acquisition plan.
• 11 paid holidays and vacation under a permissive time-away policy for eligible salaried employees.
• Employee discount programs and opportunities for professional development and career growth.