{"id":3539854,"url":"https://alion.io/job/ulteig-proposal-engineer-renewables","title":"Proposal Engineer – Renewables","company":{"id":1836279,"name":"Ulteig","domain":"ulteig.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/ulteig","size_band":"1001-5000","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"UltiPro","truth_index":{"grade":"B","score":75,"open_postings":7,"ghost_share":0,"stale_share":1,"repost_share":0,"time_to_fill_p50_days":27,"computed_at":"2026-11-01T06:10:25Z"}},"role":"Industrial Engineering","role_family":"Industrial Engineering","seniority":"junior","employment_type":"full_time","work_mode":"remote","remote_scope":"stated_countries","remote_scope_basis":"board_field","remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":["US"],"hiring_countries_total":1,"salary":{"min":93800,"max":126900,"currency":"USD","period":"year","gross":null,"usd_annual":126900},"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":2,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"Outlook","optional":false},{"name":"Adobe Illustrator","optional":true},{"name":"Adobe InDesign","optional":true}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-10-30T16:52:50Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-10-30","last_verified_at":"2026-11-01T05:03:54Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":1,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":1},"description":"The Opportunity\nUlteig is seeking qualified candidates for a Proposal Engineer - Renewables role to support the development of high-quality, client-focused technical proposals and project cost estimates within Enterprise Operational Services. This role is responsible for driving and managing the proposal process, coordinating pursuit teams, managing proposal schedules, developing compliant and compelling proposal content, supporting estimate development, and helping ensure proposal responses clearly address client requirements and differentiate Ulteig’s services. The Proposal Engineer will collaborate closely with Sales, Technical Services, Field Services, Project Management, and other internal stakeholders while contributing to continuous improvement of proposal tools, templates, workflows, and best practices. In addition to proposal leadership responsibilities, the Proposal Engineer provides technical scope development support and estimating input to help ensure proposal solutions are technically aligned with client objectives.\nWhat You’ll Do\nInitiate and lead assigned Renewables proposal efforts from intake through final submission, including proposal planning, schedule development, stakeholder coordination, proposal document development, estimate development, color review facilitation, and final production.\nReview RFPs, proposal intake information, and client requirements to identify missing information, compliance needs, scope clarification needs, subcontractor needs, and potential RFI items.\nDevelop proposal documents, supporting exhibits, and related sales materials using approved templates, Templafy content libraries, brand standards, and industry best practices.\nResearch, analyze, write, edit, and organize proposal content to ensure responses are accurate, persuasive, client-focused, and compliant with solicitation requirements.\nPrepare proposal development plan (PDP), manage assignments, manage communication, and overall development and organization of the proposal response.\nDevelop project cost estimates by identifying required inputs, coordinating technical assumptions, aligning proposal scope with estimate assumptions, and incorporating feedback from pursuit team stakeholders.\nSupport development of technical approaches, execution strategies, scope assumptions, and resource requirements in collaboration with engineering and project delivery teams.\nPartner with Sales, Technical Services, Field Services, Project Management, Legal, Safety, Quality, Procurement, and other stakeholders to gather inputs and drive timely proposal completion.\nReview technical requirements, specifications, drawings, and client standards to identify proposal risks, assumptions, exclusions, and execution considerations.\nFacilitate proposal kickoff, progress, Pink/Green, Red, and Gold review activities, as appropriate for the opportunity type and pursuit strategy.\nSet up and maintain proposal collaboration tools, including Teams folders, group chats, Loop components, RFI logs, review trackers, and proposal schedule reminders.\nManage proposal comments, revisions, approvals, signatures, and final PDF production to support on-time, compliant, and high-quality submissions.\nCoordinate final proposal packaging, electronic submission, and delivery to ensure compliance with all client instructions and deadlines.\nSupport proposal closeout by saving final documents, identifying reusable content, communicating content updates, and contributing to lessons learned.\nParticipate in continuous improvement efforts related to proposal workflows, tools, templates, standard content, resource libraries, and process documentation.\nCollaborate with technical stakeholders to refine and communicate project scope in a manner that addresses client needs while supporting a clear, compelling, and compliant proposal response.\nManage/facilitate subcontractor elements of a proposal, as needed.\nLead internal opportunity-specific meetings (i.e., proposal kickoff and progress meetings).\nParticipate in the development of new processes, efficiency tools, and databases at the team and company level.\nNo supervisory responsibilities.\nPerform other related duties as assigned.\nWhat We Expect from You\nRequired Qualifications\nBachelor’s degree in engineering (electrical, structural, mechanical, or civil), technology, renewable energy, or a related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.\n2-6 years of experience in proposal development, project management, technical writing, estimating support, engineering support, or related work in Power, Renewables, infrastructure, or consulting environments.\nStrong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to organize technical information into clear, client-focused proposal content.\nStrong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines, priorities, documents, and stakeholder inputs.\nAbility to work effectively across diverse teams, influence without direct authority, and communicate proactively to keep proposal activities moving forward.\nComfort working through ambiguity, asking clarifying questions, identifying gaps, and helping determine a practical path forward.\nAbility to manage multiple concurrent pursuits in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.\nProficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Teams.\nDemonstrates openness to innovation by embracing and applying evolving technology and AI tools to enhance workflows, solve problems, and drive continuous improvement.\nMust have authorization to work permanently in the U.S.\nPreferred Qualifications\nEngineer in Training (EIT) certification or Professional Engineer (PE) licensure.\nFamiliarity with utility-scale solar, battery energy storage systems (BESS), substations, transmission, distribution, interconnection studies, or related renewable energy infrastructure.\nExperience supporting proposals in the renewable energy, power delivery, engineering consulting, utility, EPC, or infrastructure markets.\nAbility to interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, project scopes, and construction or consulting deliverables.\nAbility to evaluate project risks, assumptions, exclusions, and execution considerations and effectively communicate those impacts to pursuit teams.\nDemonstrates strong critical-thinking and problem-solving skills, including the ability to assess proposal requirements, identify risks or gaps, and develop practical solutions in collaboration with pursuit teams.\nFamiliarity with Shipley color review processes or similar proposal development methodologies.\nProficient computer skills with experience using CRM systems, Microsoft Loop, Templafy, proposal databases, or related content management tools; Adobe InDesign and/or Adobe Illustrator is a plus.\nExperience supporting scope and fee proposals, qualifications-based proposals, cost estimates, resumes, org charts, compliance matrices, or client-specific proposal packages.\nDemonstrates openness to innovation by learning and applying evolving proposal tools, automation, and AI-enabled workflows to improve quality, consistency, efficiency, and stakeholder experience.\nExcellent people skills with the ability to develop and foster lasting, effective working relationships with staff, management, and external stakeholders.\nStrong business acumen: project management, proposals, and consulting engineering.\nDemonstrates a client-focused mindset and commitment to delivering responsive, high-quality solutions.\nDemonstrates ownership, follow-through, and accountability for assigned proposal responsibilities.\nCommunicates proactively with stakeholders to keep proposal development moving forward.\nMaintains quality and attention to detail while balancing multiple priorities and deadlines.\nWorks collaboratively, seeks clarity when information is incomplete, and helps drive tasks to completion.\n\nAs you consider applying for a position at Ulteig, we encourage you to think outside the box - because we do! You might not meet 100% of the skills listed in a description, but we are committed to hiring people with exceptional talent, ability, and potential, and then creating an environment where they can become the best versions of themselves. We don’t want to miss out on the possibility of speaking with the next outstanding Ulteig team members, so please apply if you think this role is a great match for your unique skills and strengths. And, yes, relevant military experience is absolutely considered for transitioning service members.\nWhat You Can Expect from Ulteig\nUlteig is a purpose-driven organization that has built a culture focused on people, both our clients and our employees, for over 80 years. Working at Ulteig is more than a job, opening opportunities to make an impact by creating and solving for a sustainable future. We recognize our success relies heavily on the dedication and focus of our workforce; this is why we make investing in our employees a top priority. We prioritize flexibility and staying connected to meeting your needs and help you achieve your goals. We value your unique perspective, respect your individuality, and celebrate your contributions. At Ulteig, we take our success and the success of our clients personally.\nWe offer our team members:\nFlexible Workplace\nEmployee Ownership\nCompetitive Pay\nComprehensive Benefits Package\nCollaborative Environment\nInnovative Culture\nOur vision is to be the most trusted partners transforming our world’s critical infrastructure. Ulteig connects people and resources to develop compelling, integrated solutions across multiple Lifeline Sectors®, including Power, Renewables, Transportation, and Water. Ulteig is a trusted partner in engineering North America’s essential infrastructure and leverages its expertise with a wide range of public and private clients.\nAt Ulteig, we care deeply about our team, listening to their needs and ensuring they have the tools necessary to be productive, whether they choose to work remotely, hybrid, or in the office. Regardless of where you work, you are empowered to build a workday that best suits your strengths. We strive to ensure a balance and separation between home and work life. We support a flexible working schedule, so employees are able to focus on what's important to them.\nIf you would like to be a part of a company that empowers their employees, apply today!\nUlteig is a Drug-Free Workplace\nACHIEVE | GROW | COLLABORATE\nAdditional Opportunity Details:\nTarget Base Compensation Range for this role is $93,800 - $126,900\n* Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary include your job-specific skills, education, training, job location, number of years of experience related to this role, and comparison to other employees already in this role.\nThis position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to be posted for an average of 60 days until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.\nNotice to Recruiters and Staffing Agencies: To protect the interests of all parties, Ulteig Engineers, Inc., will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate or an approved vendor that has a written and signed agreement in place with Ulteig. 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