Proposal Writer Job Details | Black & Veatch Family of Companies

Proposal Writer Date: Jun 1, 2026 Location: Phoenix, AZ, US Irvine, CA, US San Diego, CA, US Rancho Cordova, CA, US Los Angeles, CA, US Denver, CO, US San Jose, CA, US Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies Why Black & Veatch? Black & Veatch allows you to lend your talent and perspective to humanity’s biggest challenges in a flexible environment where you are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities. We offer competitive compensation, 401k match and benefits that start day one. Our hybrid environment allows you to balance your work and personal life. At Black & Veatch, you own your career with purpose and meaning. You are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities at every step of your career journey. Bring your big ideas knowing you are safe to be who you are and speak up with concerns or questions and put your diverse talents and perspectives to use. The Opportunity Black & Veatch is seeking a Proposal Writer to join a growing team of Writers within the Water Portfolio Pursuits group. This role partners closely with internal clients to develop persuasive, technically accurate content that supports business capture efforts, primarily proposal development. The position requires exceptional writing skills, deep experience in proposal development, and a sophisticated approach to collaborating within complex, multidisciplinary teams. Success in this role depends on the ability to translate strategy into clear, compelling sales messaging while ensuring technical accuracy and consistency. The Team The Proposal Writers are a specialist team within the Water Portfolio Pursuits department who act as expert writing consultants to internal proposal-development teams. As such, they must be able to build trusting relationships, remain accountable to tight deadlines, and manage stakeholder expectations. The Writers are responsible for helping develop persuasive, consistent, and client-specific messaging within engineering proposals. Writers are Subject Matter Experts who provide feedback, revision, and guidance within internal teams that develop proposals (e.g., engineers, business development, and document production professionals). The Pursuits team sits within the Integrated Water & Environmental business unit and focuses primarily on pursuits for water-related infrastructure (water/wastewater treatment plants, conveyance & pipelines, stormwater management, etc.). Clients, usually municipalities and water agencies, typically select proposals through qualifications-based procurement procedures. Key Responsibilities Help create high-quality, engaging, and persuasive sales content to support the pursuit of new business. Support pursuit teams in the development of clear, accessible content with the goal of distinctly communicating intended sales messages. Review, revise, and edit proposal documents for clarity in communicating the sell through good storytelling. Edit proposal documents for style, grammar, spelling, and punctuation. Interview Subject Matter Experts and translate complex ideas into digestible stories. Collaborate with others to complete/produce uniform, compelling, visually appealing deliverables. Plan, manage and direct workload to balance long-term and short-term proposal deadlines, as well as strategically focus on priorities in the face of competing demands. Preferred Qualifications Previous experience developing pursuit content to meet the criteria of qualifications-based selections, with a strong preference for an individual with experience in AEC industries (preferably Water Solutions). Exceptional interpersonal skills with a proven ability to navigate complex team dynamics and build strong, collaborative relationships across diverse groups. Superior writing skills, including experience in proposal development and business communications. Strong proofing and editorial skills, including persuasive writing, content accuracy, style, grammar, and spelling. Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, remain organized and meet strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Journalism or a related field; or equivalent experience 6+ years related experience Proficient in Microsoft Office with advanced skills in Word Familiarity with Adobe InDesign and Photoshop. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience 2+ years related experience All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations. Work Environment/Physical Demands Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance and work assignments. Salary Plan PUR: Pursuits Compensation Transparency In accordance with local requirements, the annual compensation ranges for this role are listed below by state or jurisdiction and reflect the applicable office location(s) within each. Final compensation is determined based on factors such as skills, experience, qualifications, internal alignment, geographic location, and other factors permitted by law. State of California: $66,176/yr - 117,312/yr State of Colorado: $66,176/yr - $99,264/yr Job Grade 014 Accessibility Black & Veatch endeavors to make accessible to any and all users. 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To support a healthy work-life balance, we offer flexible work schedules, paid vacation and holiday time, sick time, and dependent sick time. A variety of additional benefits are available to our professionals, including a company-matched 401k plan, adoption reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, vendor discounts, an employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre-taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan and the B&V Credit Union. Professionals may also be eligible for a performance-based bonus program. We are proud to be a 100 percent ESOP-owned company. As employee-owners, our professionals are empowered to drive not only their personal growth, but the company’s long-term achievements - and they share in the financial rewards of the success through stock ownership. By valuing diverse voices and perspectives, we cultivate an authentically inclusive environment for professionals and are able to provide innovative and effective solutions for clients. 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