Proposal/Tendering Engineers(Desalination)_Pune/Noida

A Proposal Bidding Engineer in the desalination/water sector manages the end-to-end process of preparing technical and commercial bids for Desalination plants (e.g., SWRO - Sea Water Reverse Osmosis), WTP (Water Treatment Plants). They sit at the intersection of sales, engineering, and finance, ensuring proposals are accurate, competitive, and compliant with tender specifications. 

Key Responsibilities

• Bid Management:  Lead the entire bid process, including reviewing RFQ/RFP documents, attending pre-bid meetings, and ensuring on-time submission.
• Technical Proposal Development:  Create process descriptions, control philosophies, PFDs (Process Flow Diagrams), and P&IDs (Process & Instrumentation Diagrams) for desalination systems.
• Cost Estimation & Pricing:  Prepare detailed BOQs (Bill of Quantities) and BOMs (Bill of Materials) to estimate costs for equipment, labor, and materials.
• Vendor/Supplier Coordination:  Liaise with vendors to obtain competitive quotes for critical components like pumps, membranes, and high-pressure pumps.
• Risk Analysis & Compliance:  Identify technical/commercial risks and ensure proposals meet all client requirements, statutory regulations, and industry standards (e.g., ASME, ISO).
• Proposal Presentation:  Present technical solutions and commercial terms to clients and assist in final negotiations

Required Qualifications

• Education:  Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Environmental, Mechanical, or Civil Engineering.
• Experience: 6 -15 years of relevant experience in proposal preparation or process design in the water industry.
• Technical Skills:  Deep understanding of desalination technologies (specifically  Reverse Osmosis ). Experience with RO design software and process design tools is highly preferred.
• Software:  Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and AutoCAD is generally mandatory. 

Desired Competencies

• Analytical Ability:  Strong skills in water chemistry, mass balance, and process calculations.
• Communication:  Excellent verbal and written English skills for client interaction