Proposal Engineer, Intermediate

Emerson

Proposal Engineer managing technical and commercial proposals for Emerson, a global automation technology and software leader. Coordinating pricing, risk assessments, estimating tools, and proposal documentation.

Posted 8/20/2026full-timeEscazú • 🇨🇷 Costa RicaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing technical and commercial aspects of proposals, including risk assessments, pricing strategies, and compliance. Proficient in coordinating with cross-functional teams and utilizing estimating tools to enhance proposal quality and profitability.

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Proposal ManagementRisk AssessmentMicrosoft Office SuiteControl and PLC/DCS KnowledgeField Instrumentation Expertise

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Hard Skills

Proposal CoordinationCommercial ComplianceCash Flow AnalysisPricing StrategyTechnical Documentation

Soft Skills

Influencing LeadershipSound JudgmentThoughtful Challenges

Tools & Technologies

Estimating ToolsPrice BookQuoting Tools

Industry Keywords

ElectronicsElectrical EngineeringMechatronicsField InstrumentationAutomated Valves

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Coordinate and manage the technical and/or commercial aspects of proposals
Manage technical and commercial offerings, including bills of materials, EET reports, pricing, contractual terms, and proposal narratives
Compile services, materials, buyouts, pricing, payment terms, cash flow analysis, commercial compliance, and proposal basis terms and conditions
Assist with commercial proposal strategy to mitigate project commercial risk and support scope and profitability growth
Develop work practices for assigned processes
Coordinate with Technical, Legal, Procurement, other Emerson divisions, and Technical Writers on proposal documentation
Develop Risk and Opportunity Assessments and Mitigation Reviews with proposal team members
Manage clarifications and assumptions and present them appropriately in proposal narratives
Own information required in Emerson estimating tools
Complete client-required technical and commercial formats
Assist with Delegation of Authority approval presentations
Generate, collect, disseminate, store, and dispose of proposal information
Influence staff and senior leaders through sound judgment and thoughtful challenges
Update project and reference databases, libraries, metrics, and pricing tools
Identify, develop, and implement proposal best practices and corporate standards
Administer and monitor assigned processes
Support the team with Price Book and quoting tools
Work on more than three different industry applications when needed
Provide reports and support for upper management

Requirements

What you’ll need

BS in Electronics, Electrical, Electromechanical, Mechatronics or related field
At least 3 years experience coordinating and managing the technical and/or commercial aspects of proposals or closely related experience
Advanced skills in Microsoft Office, especially Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Knowledge of control and PLC/DCS, 3rd party integration, applications and interfaces
Knowledge of field instrumentation, metering, control and automated valves, and bus technologies
Strong working command of English; at least B2 Upper Intermediate level required
At least 5 years of closely related experience preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive benefits plans
Variety of medical insurance plans
Employee Assistance Program
Employee resource groups
Recognition programs
Flexible time off plans
Vacation and holiday leave
Mentorship, training, and leadership opportunities
Employee development programs
Inclusive and collaborative workplace culture