Proposal Engineer/Estimator
Org Category: Project Management
Location: Remote (U.S.-based); Atlanta-based is a plus
Compensation: Competitive base + Performance bonus
Industry: Power Distribution / Electrification / Critical Infrastructure Manufacturer
Segment: Data Center, Oil & Gas, Renewables, and/or Industrial
Reports to: Director of Proposals
Join PDM, one of the fastest-growing manufacturers in the electrical power industry. We deliver mission-critical, utility-grade products across the sectors powering the modern world including transformers, switchgear, circuit breakers and transmission-grade equipment. Our essential solutions support the backbone of data centers, clean energy, industrial manufacturing, and oil & gas infrastructure. With explosive growth in AI, electrification, and energy transition, this is a pivotal opportunity to lead in a market with long-term momentum.
POSITION OVERVIEW
We’re a hyper-growth company operating at the intersection of energy, manufacturing, and infrastructure. We’re looking for a Proposal Engineer/Estimator to serve as a strategic support arm for our customers.
This fully remote role is perfect for someone who thrives in a dynamic, digital-first environment and loves keeping things running smoothly behind the scenes. You’ll be a part of a young and highly-motivated team helping to support customer product needs.
Your goal: Ensure customers and prospects have well-written, detailed quotes returned to them in a timely fashion.
ROLE SUMMARY
Reporting to the Director of Proposals, you will prepare multiple transformer proposals based on customer RFQs, specifications (formal and informal), and attach one-line drawings and other documents
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Process multiple orders, on a daily basis, from both internal and field-priced proposals
- Verify PO against the proposal and resolve discrepancies
- Verify specification matches the proposal and resolve all discrepancies Assemble documentation for design engineering
- Communicate special requirements to affected departments
- Process customer change orders against open sales orders using the change/hold/cancellation process
- Approve and negotiate pricing per established guidelines, competitive feedback, and customer/market knowledge
- Maintain a team atmosphere to ensure that all workload for the proposals team is completed each day per customer-required deadlines.
- Provide product and application technical support for customers, agents, and internal departments
- Provide quotation program support for sales representatives and the system development (IT) team via training, testing, improvement suggestions
- Acts as a liaison between engineering, marketing, scheduling, and customers
- Understand and utilize lean tools and concepts to drive continuous improvement
- Learn and understand applicable industry standards i.e. ANSI, IEEE, CSA, NEMA for transformers
- Participate in the creation and maintenance of ISO work instructions.
- Participate in customer visits to the Salt Lake City, UT assembly plant.
- Provide plant tours as needed.
- Visit customer/agent sites as needed
IDEAL BACKGROUND & SKILLS
- Knowledge of electric power distribution transformers and their components and accessories
- Knowledge of typical applications, equipment, systems and standards for electric power distribution transformer
- Excellent oral, interpersonal and written skills with the ability to effectively communicate
- Detail oriented, with the ability to balance multiple priorities and work to deadlines with a high degree of accuracy
- Knowledge of Microsoft stack including Dynamics, Word, Excel, Power Point, SAP or other ERP related system and the ability to utilize such tools to analyze data and solve routine problems
- Strong communicator with ability to translate technical concepts to business audiences
QUALIFICATIONS
- Preferred: Electrical or Mechanical Engineering degree with two (2) years of product, customer service, inside sales, or proposals experience in a technical field
- One (1) year of experience using ERP and quotation systems
OR
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from an accredited institution
- OR currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree in Engineering program from an accredited institution with an expected graduation date within the year.
- OR a Bachelor’s Degree in Business from an accredited institution with a minimum of 2 years of proposals/quoting experience in a technical field.
Must be eligible to work in the United States without company sponsorship now or in the future. No relocation provided.
Why Join PDM?
At PDM, you’ll join a team that delivers critical transformer solutions to fast-growing sectors like data centers, industrial electrification, and renewable energy. You’ll be empowered to shape the technical future of our products, influence customer decisions, and develop a winning team
