Proposals Engineer Mechanical

SUMMARY:
Job Title: Proposals Engineer (Mechanical) 
Location: Gauteng - Riversands 
Industry: EPC Contractor in the Water & Wastewater Treatment  Industry
Type: Full-Time       / Environment: Mechanical Engineering Design & Proposals

About the Role
A leading EPC contractor within the water and wastewater treatment industry is seeking a Proposals Engineer (Mechanical) to join their team based in Riversands, Gauteng. This role focuses on executing sales, basic mechanical engineering, and proposal activities in support of project tendering, ensuring solutions are delivered within agreed constraints of time, cost, and quality.  The successful candidate will play a key role in the preparation of technical and commercial proposals submissions, working closely with internal engineering teams, suppliers, and clients. Prior exposure to water treatment projects and sales-related engineering functions is essential.

This position requires both office-based engineering work and engagement with suppliers and clients, with national and international travel forming part of the role.

POSITION INFO:
What you’ll be doing

Tendering, Proposals & Engineering Support

• Schedule and prepare for Go / No-Go meetings.
• Execute mechanical engineering and design activities for proposals  with the assistance of our engineering team.
• Interpret and implement client requirements, specifications, and scope documents.
• Propose original, innovative, and cost-effective alternative technical solutions.
• Compile internal cost sheets, proposals documents and address commercial and technical  clarifications.

• Review and develop mechanical design concepts for water and wastewater treatment projects.
• Prepare and review General Arrangement (GA) drawings with assistance from the drawing office.
• Prepare and review Process and Instrumentation (P&IDs) drawings with assistance from the drawing office
• Prepare and review Civil guideline drawings with assistance from the drawing office
• Prepare a packing list for transport estimations
• Compile equipment schedules and technical data sheets.
• Assist in the material selection and sizing of pumps, piping, valves, tanks, and associated mechanical equipment.
• Perform engineering calculations and technical evaluations related to mechanical systems.
• Ensure compliance with relevant engineering standards and client specifications.

• Prepare Requests for Quotations (RFQs).
• Establish supplier quotation evaluation criteria and complete technical and commercial evaluations.
• Liaise with suppliers regarding technical requirements for proposals  submissions.
• Compile technical and commercial tender documentation.
• Address technical and commercial clarifications during bid evaluations and contract negotiations.

• Arrange project kick-off meetings following contract award.
• Ensure complete handover of awarded proposal to the dedicated Project Manager.
• Represent the company during site visits and meetings with potential clients when required.
• Assist with NEWGeneratorTM-related tasks and costing activities.

• Maintain and update HubSpot on a regular basis.
• Attend exhibition and engage with potential suppliers and clients.

• BEng, BSc, or BTech in Mechanical Engineering.
• 2–6 years’ relevant engineering experience, preferably with an EPC contractor in the water and wastewater treatment environment.
• Previous proposals working experience (advantageous).
• Experience in mechanical design and equipment selection for industrial projects (advantageous).
• Experience with tender submissions, RFQs, and supplier quotations (advantageous).
• Experience in costing of refurbishment work will be advantageous.
• AutoCAD experience will be advantageous.
• Strong presentation skills, particularly PowerPoint.
• Ability to interpret technical specifications, drawings, and mechanical layouts.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and time management skills.
• Valid South African ID.
• Valid driver’s licence and own reliable vehicle.
• Valid passport.
• Willingness to travel nationally and internationally.

• Permanent position within a respected EPC contractor.
• Salary range of R30 000 – R35 000 CTC per month, based on qualifications and experience (Negotiable).
• Exposure to the full proposals  and project lifecycle within the water and wastewater treatment sector.
• Opportunity to work on local and international EPC projects.
• Collaborative, multidisciplinary engineering environment with strong technical development opportunities.

• Based in Riversands, Gauteng – national and international travel is required.
• A three-month probation period will apply.
• Strong attention to detail and a technically driven mindset is essential for success in this role.