Proposal Engineer

Location : Remote (U.S.-based); Atlanta-based is a plus

Compensation : Competitive base + Performance bonus

Industry : Power Distribution / Electrification / Critical Infrastructure Manufacturer

Segment : Data Center, Oil & Gas, Renewables, and / or Industrial

Reports to : Director of Proposals

About PDM

Join PDM, one of the fastest-growing manufacturers in the electrical power industry . We deliver mission-critical , utility-grade products across the sectors powering the modern world including transformers, switchgear, circuit breakers and transmission-grade equipment . Our essential solutions support the backbone of data centers, clean energy, industrial manufacturing, and oil & gas infrastructure . With explosive growth in AI, electrification, and energy transition, this is a pivotal opportunity to lead in a market with long-term momentum.

POSITION OVERVIEW

We're a hyper-growth company operating at the intersection of energy, manufacturing, and infrastructure . We're looking for a Proposal Engineer / Estimator to serve as a strategic support arm for our customers.

This fully remote role is perfect for someone who thrives in a dynamic, digital-first environment and loves keeping things running smoothly behind the scenes . You'll be a part of a young and highly-motivated team helping to support customer product needs.

Your goal : Ensure customers and prospects have well-written, detailed quotes returned to them in a timely fashion.

ROLE SUMMARY

Reporting to the Director of Proposals, you will prepare multiple transformer proposals based on customer RFQs, specifications (formal and informal), and attach one-line drawings and other documents

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Process multiple orders, on a daily basis, from both internal and field-priced proposals
• Verify PO against the proposal and resolve discrepancies
• Verify specification matches the proposal and resolve all discrepancies Assemble documentation for design engineering
• Communicate special requirements to affected departments
• Process customer change orders against open sales orders using the change / hold / cancellation process
• Approve and negotiate pricing per established guidelines, competitive feedback, and customer / market knowledge
• Maintain a team atmosphere to ensure that all workload for the proposals team is completed each day per customer-required deadlines.
• Provide product and application technical support for customers, agents, and internal departments
• Provide quotation program support for sales representatives and the system development (IT) team via training, testing, improvement suggestions
• Acts as a liaison between engineering, marketing, scheduling, and customers
• Understand and utilize lean tools and concepts to drive continuous improvement
• Learn and understand applicable industry standards i.e. ANSI, IEEE, CSA, NEMA for transformers
• Participate in the creation and maintenance of ISO work instructions.
• Participate in customer visits to the Salt Lake City, UT assembly plant.
• Provide plant tours as needed.
• Visit customer / agent sites as needed

IDEAL BACKGROUND & SKILLS

QUALIFICATIONS

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Must be eligible to work in the United States without company sponsorship now or in the future. No relocation provided.

Why Join PDM?

At PDM, you'll join a team that delivers critical transformer solutions to fast-growing sectors like data centers, industrial electrification, and renewable energy. You'll be empowered to shape the technical future of our products, influence customer decisions, and develop a winning team

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