Proposal Engineer – Greentech PV Solutions

About the role

The Proposal Engineer will play a crucial role in developing and delivering high-quality proposals for central and string inverter, community solar, and repower projects. This role is based in Wendell, NC.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver high-quality proposals for central and string inverter, community solar, and repower projects with strong commercial discipline, clarity, and consistency
• Serve as the commercial backbone for all proposals in our central inverter and string inverter portfolios
• Owning and continuously improving proposal templates, including scope language, technical exhibits, and commercial terms aligned to defined responsibilities
• Standardize proposal processes across product lines to create scalable, repeatable solutions while clearly defining scope and preventing scope creep
• Prepare and review bills of material, technical specifications, and documentation to support accurate pricing, scope definition, and risk evaluation
• Manage opportunity and proposal data to provide real-time visibility into deal status, pricing, margins, schedules, and risk factors
• Partner with sales and business development to support opportunity qualification, proposal strategy, and commercial alignment
• Support procurement planning and supply chain coordination, including purchase requisitions aligned to project timelines and probability
• Lead structured risk reviews, documenting risks and mitigation plans, and ensure proposals are released with clear technical and commercial alignment
• Build and maintain project schedules, establish proposal standards, and drive process improvements that enhance accuracy, reduce cycle time, and improve margins
• Serve as a key cross-functional partner across sales, engineering, and operations, ensuring smooth handoffs, strong commercial positioning, and continuous improvement of proposal quality

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or engineering discipline
• 3+ years of experience in one or more of the following: Utility-scale PV, energy storage, or power systems proposal engineering
• Commercial proposal development and management
• Sales engineering or offers engineering for complex technical projects
• EPC or equipment supplier commercial operations
• Project controls, project management, or program management
• Technical understanding of utility-scale PV systems, inverter technology, grid integration requirements, and electrical systems architecture
• Ability to interpret electrical one-line diagrams, site layout diagrams, and relevant technical documentation to define project scope and develop accurate proposals
• Proficiency with enterprise systems including Salesforce, ERP systems (SAP), and project management/scheduling tools. Demonstrated ability to manage data integrity and process discipline
• Strong financial and commercial acumen, including understanding of margins, EBIT, cost of goods sold, and commercial risk assessment

Qualifications

• MBA or advanced business degree preferred
• Excellent communication and organizational skills, with the ability to synthesize complex technical and commercial information into clear, actionable proposals and schedules
• Detail-oriented and process-minded, comfortable building templates, standardizing workflows, and enforcing discipline across complex, multi-stakeholder environments
• Collaborative mindset and genuine drive to partner across functions (Sales, Engineering, Orders, Finance, Leadership) to solve problems and improve outcomes
• A bias toward action and continuous improvement; comfort identifying gaps, taking initiative, and driving change without waiting for permission
• Comfort working in a dynamic, evolving business, adaptable, resilient, and willing to roll up sleeves to get things done
• Experience with AutoCAD, Visio, or technical drawing/design tools
• Familiarity with utility regulatory standards (UL, IEEE, ANSI) and grid interconnection processes
• Experience in renewable energy, solar, or energy storage industries
• Project management certification (PMP, CAPM) or Agile training
• Exposure to risk management frameworks and risk quantification
• CRM or Salesforce administration experience
• Business development or sales operations background
• Experience with supply chain, procurement, or manufacturing operations

Benefits

Details regarding our benefits can be found here.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $91,463 - $156,794 annually with a target incentive of 10% of the base salary. The actual wage offered may be lower or higher depending on budget and candidate experience, knowledge, skills, qualifications, and premium geographic location.

Schedule

Not specified.