Proposal Engineer

Role overview

Proposal responsibilities

• Evaluate customer and end-user requirements and translate needs to the product portfolio.
• Assess project feasibility with the team and identify the appropriate internal department.
• Prepare technically correct and commercially valid quotations.
• Pre-calculate, select, and size equipment for compressed-air applications.
• Work with sales and customer-centre teams on equipment selection and complex system designs.
• Prepare complete-package costing sheets.
• Lead and coordinate assigned proposal work and manage multiple requests.
• Balance customer cost pressure with internal execution needs on competitive and complex projects.
• Prepare bought-out item RFQs, evaluate supplier offers, and recommend vendors.
• Track quotations, maintain proposal files and records, and ensure smooth order handover to Projects or Contracts.

Experience and education

• 3 to 5 years of proposal project management or engineering experience, preferably in rotating machinery.
• University degree in mechanical or electrical engineering or technology.

Technical knowledge

• Knowledge of screw and centrifugal compressors, dryers, and gas generators; reciprocating compressor knowledge is also requested.
• Knowledge of electrical equipment drawings, including VFDs, control panels, distribution boards, cabling, and instrumentation and control documents.
• Able to read P&IDs, general arrangement drawings, layouts, installation documents, and system architecture.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD and MS Office.
• Knowledge of engineered rotating equipment and relevant ASME, API, TEMA, IEC, IS, DIN, ATEX, CCOE, and other international codes.
• Pressure vessel and heat exchanger knowledge is an advantage.
• Good verbal and written command of English.

Working style

• Plan and organize work effectively, manage multiple projects, and work under pressure.
• Demonstrate communication, interpersonal, analytical, problem-solving, and customer-oriented skills.
• Be proactive, self-motivated, flexible, accurate, and able to adapt in a dynamic, multicultural business environment.
• Willingness to travel within the region and internationally.

What Atlas Copco offers

• The company describes a team culture with opportunities for peer learning, professional development, stakeholder interaction, and new challenges.

Application information

• The listed application deadline is 07/10/2026.