As a Proposal Engineer in the Client Services group, you will act as the primary liaison between client services and various internal and external stakeholders (e.g., clients, outside sales, and engineering). The Proposal Engineer works collaboratively with these stakeholders to review commercial opportunities and develop effective solutions using NEI services. The Proposal Engineer is also responsible for reviewing and managing incoming requests for proposals (RFPs). This position works on a variety of projects, spanning both civil engineering and medium-to-high voltage electrical engineering, and includes:

1. Renewable Energy (Wind, Solar, Battery Energy Storage)
2. Electrical Utility Infrastructure (Electrical Substations and Transmission Lines)
3. Industrial electrical (Water/Wastewater, Data Centers)

Salary Range: $95,000 - $115,000 / year

Based upon the Denver, Colorado labor market.

This opportunity is available to both local / in-office (Lakewood, CO) and full-time remote candidates.

Essential Responsibilities

1. Provides pre-sales technical support to customers and the NEI outside sales team
2. Acts as a liaison between client services and relevant internal and external stakeholders
3. Reviews customer specifications and assists in formulating and communicating the commercial strategy to best address customer needs
4. Reviews and manages incoming RFPs: defining technical requirements, identifying appropriate internal resources, managing the proposal process, developing/writing custom proposals, and issuing quotes
5. Works with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to establish proposal pricing; provides timely responses to technical, application, and commercial questions
6. Provides engineering & technical support to the business development & project services team
7. Develops and maintains outstanding company-client relationships
8. Maintains high ethical and professional standards
9. Attends conferences, training workshops, seminars, and classes as appropriate
10. Attends safety training and adheres to safety rules and guidelines
11. Other responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

1. Education: Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a similar field from an accredited institution
2. Experience: 1 - 5+ years of relevant engineering or field experience
3. Understanding and application of engineering Codes and Standards
4. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Project)
5. Basic understanding of electrical and civil engineering, especially in renewable energy, substations, transmission lines, and industrial infrastructure
6. Strong verbal and written communication skills
7. Self-motivated, organized, and comfortable in a fast-paced design environment
8. Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills
9. Commercial understanding of engineering or construction industries
10. Must be authorized to work in the U.S. full-time

Work Environment: Primarily office-based, some fieldwork may be required

Travel: Typical 5 – 15%

Physical Requirements: Must be able to lift 25 lbs

Company Culture and Benefits

NEI Electric Power Engineering is driven by values of Serving Others, Enriching Environment,

Improving Continually, and Quality Results. NEI has been named a top workplace by the Denver Post for four years (2020–2025).

The company promotes:

1. A culture of collaboration and accountability
2. Hiring great people with diverse backgrounds
3. Equal opportunity and non-discrimination across all identities

Comprehensive Benefits:

1. 100% employer-paid premiums for Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life, and LTD
2. Voluntary Life Insurance
3. 401(k) with employer match and 100% immediate vesting
4. Annual & discretionary bonuses
5. Paid vacation and sick time
6. Employer-paid licensure, certifications, seminars, and conferences
7. Paid parental leave
8. Tuition reimbursement
9. 8 paid holidays including one floating holiday
10. Annual team-building activities
11. Hybrid/remote work flexibility
12. Career development and coaching opportunities
13. Pet insurance

NEI participates in E-Verify for employment eligibility verification.

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