Proposal Engineer Petrotech, Inc. New Orleans, LA Job Details Full-time 17 hours ago Qualifications Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering Network design Systems integration Industrial automation Sales proposal development Microsoft Excel Content creation for technical audiences Human-machine interface (HMI) systems Requirements design Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering Tooling Technical documentation Bachelor of Science Mechanical Engineering Word embeddings Detailed cost estimating Mid-level Technology security practices System design for system development Proposal writing Bachelor's degree in engineering Requirements analysis Technical presentations (as sales engineering task) Design engineering Solution design (as sales engineering task) Supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) Power generation systems Industrial equipment Productivity software Gas turbine generation Full Job Description Petrotech is seeking a Proposal Engineer specializing in industrial automation and turbomachinery control systems. This position is responsible for evaluating customer requirements, developing technical and commercial proposals, defining system architectures, estimating costs, and creating winning solutions for gas turbine, steam turbine, hydro turbine, compressor, generator, and balance-of-plant control systems.

Who Should Apply:

This position is focused on developing technical solutions, system architectures, estimates, and customer proposals for industrial control systems. While knowledge of PLC, HMI, SCADA, and control system implementation is highly valuable, the primary responsibility is proposal engineering and solution development rather than software development or project execution. We are particularly interested in candidates with experience in one or more of the following: Industrial control systems Turbomachinery controls Power generation automation Compressor control systems

PLC/HMI/SCADA

system design Proposal engineering and cost estimating System integration Rotating equipment control systems Technical sales engineering Process control engineering

Essential Duties:

Evaluate customer technical and commercial specifications and prepare proposal submissions. Evaluate customer needs and develop technical solutions to establish the project scope when formal specifications are not available. Lead the proposal execution process and identify winning proposal strategies. Interface with customers, engineering, and management to provide cost competitive solutions and alternatives. Assists sales and marketing department with technical presentations and closing of sale. Develop tools to efficiently manage and support the proposal process.

Preferred Experience:

Broad experience in the design and estimating of complex industrial control systems. Experience with rotating machinery control systems (gas turbines, steam turbines, hydro turbines, reciprocating engines, generators, compressors, etc.) is a plus. Experience with common off-the-shelf PLC platforms such as Allen Bradley ControlLogix, Emerson Rx3i, Siemens S7, Modicon, Triconex, etc. Experience with common

HMI/SCADA

platforms such as FactoryTalk, Cimplicity, Ignition, InTouch, Edge, etc. Familiarity with industrial automation network designs and cyber security standards and requirements.

Qualifications/Skills/Abilities:

B.S. degree in mechanical, electrical, or related Engineering or related technical disciplines. Excellent customer interface and technical writing capabilities. Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel. Demonstrated ability to present highly technical solutions and recommendations to a variety of audiences. Work Environment Typical office environment with occasional site visits to industrial locations Travel