Proposal Engineer

Are you passionate about translating complex technical requirements into winning proposals that deliver the right pumping solutions to customers? Then join us in our mission to pioneer smarter solutions for moving and transforming water, reducing energy consumption, and enhancing quality of life for people. As our new Proposal Engineer , you will be delivering world‑class technical and commercial sales support by preparing professional quotations, developing custom engineering solutions, and guiding customers and sales teams through product selection for pumps and modular systems. You'll be part of a diverse, supportive and inclusive culture, that celebrates our differences and puts people first by fostering growth, well‑being, and a sense of belonging. What you will be doing: As a key part of the Commercial Proposals team, you'll create impact by driving profitability and customer satisfaction by combining deep product knowledge with innovative technical solutions that solve real‑world fluid handling challenges. Your main responsibilities include: Review product specifications, assess advanced pump applications, and prepare formal quotations with proper compliance documentation following delegation and authority procedures Provide customers and sales team with technical assistance and product information Assess advanced product applications to determine proper selection of pumps Develop 3D models and 2D drawings for proposal stages, producing estimated dimensions, weights, and electrical information for customer review Collaborate with internal departments and suppliers to create custom pricing for non‑standard products and prepare moderately complex quotation packages Provide technical application training and guidance to customers, Key Accounts, sales teams, and fellow Proposal Engineers, including managing escalation calls Conduct hand‑over meetings with Project Execution teams and maintain all project documentation on shared servers to ensure seamless transitions Perform product‑related technical analysis and lead special projects as assigned Work collaboratively within a team environment to prepare moderately complex quotation packages What makes you a great fit: Above all, you are a technically skilled engineer with strong commercial acumen, capable of bridging the gap between customer needs and product solutions while thriving in a collaborative, fast‑paced environment. We would also imagine that you have: A Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Civil, or Industrial Engineering (or equivalent combination of training, education, and experience) A minimum of 3+ years of sales/engineering experience, preferably with a pump and/or modular solutions manufacturer Proficiency with product selection software, CRM systems, and MS Office; ability to create 3D models and 2D engineering drawings Strong technical analysis skills with the ability to review detailed specifications and produce compliance documentation It is a plus if you also: Experience with custom costing and non‑standard product configuration in an engineered‑to‑order environment Familiarity with Grundfos or comparable pump product lines and their industrial/commercial applications The salary range for this position is $73,100-$112,100. Individual pay will be determined based on market location and the candidate’s profile. The range listed is just one component of Grundfos’s total compensation and benefits package for employees. Total compensation includes paid time off, paid holidays, merit increases, bonuses, and employee stock purchase programs, etc. To learn more about our benefits, please visit: Grundfos Benefits Why you will love working here: We care! Day to day, you can look forward to: A working environment built around your needs, with flexible hours, home working opportunities and parental support. Annual bonuses, health insurance and a strong focus on well‑being activities. Three days’ additional paid leave for volunteering in your community. Access to on‑demand training and learning sessions and carefully structured programs to pursue personal and professional development opportunities. Qualified candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment‑based visa sponsorship now or in the future. Grundfos is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law. Our hiring decisions are made on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We encourage all individuals of all backgrounds to apply. Learn more about your Rights as an applicant. If required an accommodation to complete your application or interview, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io. We are committed to providing a fair and accessible hiring process. Workplace: Hybrid (office and home‑working) Job Location: Brookshire, Texas, United States | Houston, Texas, United States Grundfos is one of the world’s leading water technology companies with more than 19,000 employees in 60+ countries all over the world. Our skills commit us to pioneering solutions to the world’s water and climate challenges and improve the quality of life for people. We dare to do things that others cannot or dare not do, as we believe innovation is not only a business opportunity, but an obligation. And what really matters to us is not short term profit, but the impact we make. By becoming part of our united powerful team, you too can drive this change no matter your role. #J-18808-Ljbffr Grundfos GmbH