Waterleau is a global and leading water Technology Company committed to protect the eco-system. As a growing company, Waterleau is always looking for enthusiastic professionals who want to work in an environment full of revolutionary technology.
You like to join this no-nonsense team as a Proposal Engineer since you love to work in a multidisciplinary team of Sales, Process and Proposal professionals active in the field of water, wastewater treatment, and biogas plants.
Job Responsibilities
The job will include a mix of the following activities:
* Proposal Strategy: Collaborate with the Sales Leader and Proposal Director to develop competitive and client-focused proposal strategies. Perform competitive analysis to tailor solutions according to the client's needs.
* Proposal Development & Execution: Plan and manage timelines using the gate system. Monitor progress, keep stakeholders informed, and ensure persuasive and client-tailored proposal content is delivered on schedule.
* Proposal Quality: Ensure all proposals are aligned with Waterleau's product strategy, use standardized deliverables, and meet agreed quality levels. Guarantee compliance with client requirements, technical feasibility, and cost-effectiveness.
* Stakeholder Engagement: Work closely with Sales, Technical, and Management teams to align proposals with capabilities and strategy. Support Sales with client interactions, clarifying requirements, answering questions, and contributing to long-term customer intimacy.
* Process & Tools Management: Develop and maintain proposal templates, tools, and documentation processes. Provide feedback to the Proposal Director on tools and process improvements.
* Process Design Competence: Ensure technical calculations follow internal rules and standards. Use approved process design tools and ensure proper validation is applied.
* Performance Metrics & Reporting: Provide regular updates on technical and financial aspects of proposals, highlighting risks and progress to management.
Profile
Competences and Skills
* Technical/process design competences
* Understanding of biological, chemical, and physical wastewater treatment processes (activated sludge, MBR, MBBR, nitrification/denitrification, sludge treatment, etc.)
* Experience with process simulation and design tools
* Process design and mass balance calculations
* Sizing of tanks, pumps, blowers, aeration systems, clarifiers, filters, etc.
* Familiarity with P&ID development, instrumentation, and process control concepts
Strategic Competencies
* Understanding client needs through active listening, clear communication, and analytical problem-solving.
* Competitive positioning: Ability to match Waterleau's solutions to client challenges while articulating a compelling value proposition.
* Strong writing skills: Crafting clear, persuasive, and concise proposal content that resonates with both technical and non-technical audiences.
Operational Competences
* Cross-functional coordination: Collaborating with Sales, Technical, and Management to deliver complete and coherent proposals.
* RFP compliance: Matching tender specifications with Waterleau's portfolio while maintaining deadlines and quality standards.
* Proposal preparation: Managing proposals within the gate system, ensuring consistency, quality, and timely delivery.
Interpersonal Competencies
* Communication & collaboration: Ability to simplify complex topics and align diverse stakeholder perspectives.
* Negotiation & persuasion: Positioning proposals in a client-centric way, addressing objections, and strengthening customer trust.
Organizational Competencies
* Time & stress management: Maintaining resilience when working under pressure and strict deadlines.
* Process & workflow optimization: Building standardized templates, managing version control, and ensuring accurate documentation.
* Attention to detail: Guaranteeing compliance, proofreading deliverables, and ensuring high-quality output.
Qualifications
* Education: Master's degree in Engineering.
* Experience:
* 3-5 years of experience in a similar function
* Extensive knowledge of water and wastewater treatment processes, covering theory, design, and operations.
* Skills:
* Strong technical writing and editing abilities.
* Excellent organizational and project management skills.
* Proficiency in proposal tools and software.
* Fluency in English; additional languages are an asset.
What you can expect
* A dynamic and innovative work environment within a globally recognized leader in water technology.
* Opportunities for continuous learning and professional development.
* A chance to work on impactful projects that contribute to sustainability and water conservation.
Are you ready to make a difference? Join Waterleau and help us shape the future of water technology
Apply here