Proposal Engineer - Global High Tech
8 hours ago
Madrid
ph3Join Ecolab And Help Us Protect What’s Vital. /h3 pAt Ecolab, we prioritize our talent‑first philosophy by creating the most capable and diverse team to excel at our nearly three million customer sites. Building on a century of innovation, our 48,000 associates help deliver comprehensive science‑based solutions, data‑driven insights and world‑class service to advance food safety, maintain clean and safe environments, and optimize water and energy use, and improve operational efficiencies and sustainability for customers in the food, healthcare, life sciences, hospitality and industrial markets in more than 170 countries around the world. Our solutions not only enhance operational efficiency but also contribute to sustainability and public health, making a positive impact on the world. We are committed to eliminating unnecessary complexities and embracing a beginner’s mindset, continuously seeking new perspectives and innovative solutions to stay ahead in a rapidly changing world. /p h3Proposal Engineer – Global High Tech (GHT) Team /h3 pWe are looking for a Proposal Engineer to join our Global High Tech (GHT) team, playing a key role in the development of technical and commercial proposals for industrial and high‑tech water treatment projects. In this position, you will collaborate closely with General Contractors (GCs), EPCs, and internal stakeholders to define project scope, prepare detailed cost estimations, and ensure alignment with EPC/EPCM execution models. This role combines strong technical expertise with commercial insight, contributing directly to winning strategic projects and ensuring a seamless transition from proposal to execution. /p h3Objectives /h3 ulliThe GHT Proposal Engineer is responsible for developing technical and commercial proposals in response to requests from General Contractors for industrial, high‑tech, and infrastructure water projects. The role has a strong emphasis on scope definition, BOQ preparation, cost estimation, and alignment with EPC / EPCM execution models. /li /ul h3Proposal Tender Management (GC‑Driven Requests) /h3 ulliAnalyze RFQs, and technical specifications issued by General Contractors and EPCs. /liliWork closely with CAM / BDM to define deadlines and scope of work expected by customers, clarify scope boundaries between process, packages, civils, piping, EI, and construction responsibilities. /liliCoordinate with internal engineering disciplines to ensure full technical compliance. /liliPrepare technical narratives, BOQ file (Bill Of Quantity), scope descriptions, and clarifications aligned with GC tender frameworks. /li /ul h3Costing Development /h3 ulliFill detailed JCT (Job Costing Tool) and link to Bills of Quantities (BOQs) files required by tenders related to process equipment, packages, and associated systems. /liliQuantify equipment, materials, and services based on PFDs, PIDs, layouts, and tender specs. /liliBuild cost estimates for CAPEX and installation‑related items, in coordination with procurement and engineering. /liliEnsure BOQs are aligned with GC cost breakdown structures and tender forms. /li /ul h3Technical Solution Definition /h3 ulliSelect technologies and equipment ensuring compliance with client, GC, and regulatory requirements. /liliSupport risk identification, exclusions, assumptions, and interface management. /li /ul h3Internal External Coordination /h3 ulliInterface with engineering, procurement, finance, and project teams during bid preparation. /liliAct as technical point of contact with General Contractors during clarification phases. /liliSupport bid strategy, value engineering options, and alternative solutions when requested by GCs. /li /ul h3Quality, Compliance Handover /h3 ulliEnsure proposals meet GHT technical standards, contractual requirements, and ESG/HSE expectations. /liliSupport smooth handover from proposal to execution, ensuring BOQs and scope are execution‑ready. /li /ul h3Required Qualifications Experience /h3 ulliDegree in Chemical, Environmental, Mechanical, or Process Engineering. /lili3-5+ years of experience in proposal engineering, tendering, or project engineering for water/industrial projects. /liliProven experience responding to General Contractors / EPCs. /liliStrong capability in BOQ preparation, quantity take‑offs, and cost estimation. /liliSolid understanding of EPC and EPCM contract models. /li /ul h3Key Skills Competencies /h3 ulliStrong analytical and numerical skills (costing, quantities, comparisons). /liliAbility to interpret complex specifications and translate them into clear scopes and BOQs. /liliStructured, detail‑oriented, and deadline‑driven. /liliEffective communication with technical and commercial stakeholders. /liliComfortable working in international, multi‑disciplinary environments. /li /ul h3Typical Deliverables /h3 ulliTechnical proposals and compliance matrices /liliDetailed BOQs and cost summaries /liliScope of supply documents /liliClarifications deviations logs /liliValue engineering alternatives (where applicable) /li /ul h3Principal Accountabilities /h3 ulliFunctionally report in the Commercial Engineering organization to the GHT Scalable solutions Manager. /liliBased in Spain /France/ UK and have regular contact with his/her direct supervisor. /liliBe familiar with water treatment process technologies /liliBe familiar with engineering drawings (PID, General Arrangement, Isometric sketches, data sheets, troubleshooting list, electrical and automation drawings, etc.). /liliProactively works with clients and Ecolab/Nalco colleagues to determine project needs and identify customer needs by evaluating business models specific to their wastewater and pretreatment operations and develop project specifications. /liliSupervise and/or take over on site survey, conception and basic design by making sure the best technical and economical compromise is reached between OPEX and CAPEX. /liliUtilize technical expertise and financial acumen to support projects qualification and wisely use own time and resources on projects with the highest probability of success. /liliOn a project base, make sure to fit with the available budget for each part of the project, and able to discuss with Peers/Manager in case of any problem rising (engineering, partners, and fabricants) during the project execution and improve construction methods. /liliBe able to communicate with many levels of personnel with Ecolab and external (i.e. Customer, Contractors). /liliHave had experience, even if limited, with plant operation maintenance. /liliBe aware of most used international standards and norms required for equipment construction and certification. /liliBe aware of Safety Environmental aspects of legislation. /li /ul h3About Ecolab /h3 pAt Ecolab, we prioritize our talent‑first philosophy by creating the most capable and diverse team to excel at our nearly three million customer sites. Building on a century of innovation, our 48,000 associates help deliver comprehensive science‑based solutions, data‑driven insights and world‑class service to advance food safety, maintain clean and safe environments, and optimize water and energy use, and improve operational efficiencies and sustainability for customers in the food, healthcare, life sciences, hospitality and industrial markets in more than 170 countries around the world. Our solutions not only enhance operational efficiency but also contribute to sustainability and public health, making a positive impact on the world. We are committed to eliminating unnecessary complexities and embracing a beginner’s mindset, continuously seeking new perspectives and innovative solutions to stay ahead in a rapidly changing world. /p pEcolab’s commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) reflects our longstanding value of working together to integrate diverse perspectives to challenge ourselves, reach our goals and do what’s right. /p pApply today and join one of the most ethical companies with over a hundred years of history. /p pEcolab s’engage à traiter de manière juste et équitable ses collaborateurs ainsi que tous les candidats, tout en promouvant le principe d´égalité des chances dans l’emploi. Nous recruterons, embaucherons, promouvrons, transférerons et offrirons sur tous les sujets (avancement dans l´entreprise, rémunération, avantages sociaux, conditions de travail etc.) des possibilités d´évolution en fonction des qualifications individuelles et des résultats de chacun. Ecolab ne fera aucune discrimination à l'encontre d'un associé ou d'un candidat en raison de son origine, de sa religion, de sa couleur, de sa croyance, de son sexe, de son orientation sexuelle, de son identité et de son expression de genre, des informations génétiques, de son état matrimonial, de son âge ou de son handicap. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr