Description
We are professionals who want to make a difference! We are the world leader for clean and reliable ironmaking solutions for steelmakers in the fastest growing sector of the steel industry.
Job Summary:
Proposal development and Sales department support to move potential projects from a conceptual stage through contract negotiation.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- Proposal Engineers do not have direct reports but assign work to and oversee the work of the Proposal Departments Mechanical Designer.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Prepare the Technical Specification for proposals, incorporating input from engineering disciplines and overall guidance from Manager-Proposals.
- Assist the Project Management department in the preparation of the Project Execution Specification.
- Perform process calculations to determine the duty/size requirements of equipment.
- Review vendor quotes and provide feedback to vendor.
- Prepare simplified process flowsheets for gases, water, and solids.
- Determine plant design features and equipment sizes to meet plant requirements at minimum cost.
- Prepare the equipment list, scope matrix, and bulks list incorporating input from engineering disciplines.
- Support the preparation of the proposal Site Plan, Core Plan General Arrangement, and Elevation General Arrangement drawings.
- Participate in cost estimate reviews.
- Participate in technical discussions and negotiations with potential clients.
- Interact as a teammate with all company departments and teammates. Work toward building a consensus by finding solutions which meet the best interest of all parties involved.
- Prepare and present presentations on the firm’s technology to prospective clients, consultants, and project partners.
- Support the Sales and Contracts departments in Technical Specification negotiations.
- Advise Sales of any situations requiring the need for confidentiality agreements with outside companies.
Skills/Abilities:
- Excellent writing and oral presentation skills.
- Ability to effectively communicate with all types of people inside and outside of the firm.
- Proficient use of Microsoft products PowerPoint, Excel and Word.
Preferred:
- Industrial plant experience.
- Proficient use of Autodesk Design Review
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering.
Travel REQUIREMENTS:
- Up to 10% International and Domestic based on project demands.