Proposal Engineer

About the role

AB operates in a multicultural context with over 1,500 employees across 22 offices in Europe, North America, and South America. Sustainability is both our core business and our way of working. We use technologies and software to streamline the recruitment process, ensuring a transparent and bias-free candidate experience that respects diversity, equity, and mutual knowledge.

The Proposal Engineer will act as the technical partner to the Sales organization, leading the development of competitive, technically sound, and commercially sustainable proposals for industrial energy and cogeneration projects. The role collaborates with Sales, Engineering, Operations, Suppliers, and other stakeholders to identify optimal technical solutions that meet customer requirements while supporting AB’s business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with the assigned Sales team regarding customer Requests for Quotation
• Collect the technical information required to develop the optimal technical solution and supporting documentation, including site surveys and field visits when necessary
• Engage the Industrial team to obtain the technical and commercial product package
• Involve the Project Engineering Department for applications requiring dedicated specialized engineering support
• Develop the most effective technical and commercial proposal by integrating product documentation, obtaining quotations for critical equipment, sizing materials, preparing technical drawings, defining technical specifications, and establishing intercompany pricing for the Integration Business Line
• Work alongside the Sales team throughout customer discussions and negotiations by providing technical and commercial justification for the proposed solution
• Prepare the project budget for Business Lines and hand it over to the assigned Project Manager following contract award
• Scout and research new potential suppliers
• Support the development and maintenance of proposal tools, templates, and documentation packages used by the Proposal Engineering team

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in mechanical engineering or similar
• 2–5 years of experience in technical and commercial proposal engineering within industrial plants or process engineering environments
• Proficiency in AutoCAD (or equivalent CAD software), including the ability to read and produce technical drawings
• Strong teamwork, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with sales, customers, suppliers, engineering, and other internal stakeholders
• Preference for knowledge of Spanish and/or French

Benefits

• Values-driven and inclusive environment built on transparency, respect, and collaboration
• Structured onboarding and mentorship with support from experienced professionals
• Professional development and growth through career paths, annual performance reviews, continuous feedback, and training
• Job rotation and knowledge sharing to develop cross-functional skills and a broad business perspective
• International environment and potential mobility paths over time
• Focus on employee well-being with Workplace Health Promotion initiatives promoting balance, health, and quality of working life