Johannesburg: Proposals Engineer Mechanical

What youll be doing Tendering, Proposals & Engineering Support Schedule and prepare for Go / No-Go meetings. Execute mechanical engineering and design activities for proposals with the assistance of our engineering team. Interpret and implement client requirements, specifications, and scope documents. Propose original, innovative, and cost-effective alternative technical solutions. Compile internal cost sheets, proposals documents and address commercial and technical clarifications. Mechanical Engineering Deliverables Review and develop mechanical design concepts for water and wastewater treatment projects. Prepare and review General Arrangement (GA) drawings with assistance from the drawing office. Prepare and review Process and Instrumentation (P&IDs) drawings with assistance from the drawing office Prepare and review Civil guideline drawings with assistance from the drawing office Prepare a packing list for transport estimations Compile equipment schedules and technical data sheets. Assist in the material selection and sizing of pumps, piping, valves, tanks, and associated mechanical equipment. Perform engineering calculations and technical evaluations related to mechanical systems. Ensure compliance with relevant engineering standards and client specifications. Supplier & Commercial Coordination Prepare Requests for Quotations (RFQs). Establish supplier quotation evaluation criteria and complete technical and commercial evaluations. Liaise with suppliers regarding technical requirements for proposals submissions. Compile technical and commercial tender documentation. Address technical and commercial clarifications during bid evaluations and contract negotiations. Project Handover & Client Engagement Arrange project kick-off meetings following contract award. Ensure complete handover of awarded proposal to the dedicated Project Manager. Represent the company during site visits and meetings with potential clients when required. Assist with NEWGeneratorTM-related tasks and costing activities. Sales, CRM & Marketing Support Maintain and update HubSpot on a regular basis. Attend exhibition and engage with potential suppliers and clients. Perform any other work-related tasks assigned by the direct line manager or nominated representative. What youll need BEng, BSc, or BTech in Mechanical Engineering. 26 years relevant engineering experience, preferably with an EPC contractor in the water and wastewater treatment environment. Previous proposals working experience (advantageous). Experience in mechanical design and equipment selection for industrial projects (advantageous). Experience with tender submissions, RFQs, and supplier quotations (advantageous). Experience in costing of refurbishment work will be advantageous. AutoCAD experience will be advantageous. Strong presentation skills, particularly PowerPoint. Ability to interpret technical specifications, drawings, and mechanical layouts. Excellent communication, organisational, and time management skills. Valid South African ID. Valid drivers licence and own reliable vehicle. Valid passport. Willingness to travel nationally and internationally. What is in it for you? Permanent position within a respected EPC contractor. Salary range of R30 000 R35 000 CTC per month, based on qualifications and experience (Negotiable). Exposure to the full proposals and project lifecycle within the water and wastewater treatment sector. Opportunity to work on local and international EPC projects. Collaborative, multidisciplinary engineering environment with strong technical development opportunities. A Few Things to Know Based in Riversands, Gauteng national and international travel is required. A three-month probation period will apply. Strong attention to detail and a technically driven mindset is essential for success in this role. Ready to Apply? Click Apply and please complete your application in full. If you dont hear from us within 3 months, your application was not successful. However, we may contact you for other roles in the future (with your permission). Data Privacy Notice By applying, you consent to Elchemie processing your personal data for the purpose of job matching. Your data will be securely stored and shared only with trusted service providers and clients.