Proposals Engineer

Proposals Engineer

Gradiant Manufacturing LLC

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Posting Start Date: 10/14/26

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Function: Process Engineering

Gradiant is a Different Kind of Water Company. With a full suite of differentiated and proprietary end-to-end solutions for advanced water and wastewater treatment powered by the top minds in water, the company serves its clients’ mission-critical operations in the world’s essential industries, including semiconductors, pharmaceuticals, food & beverage, lithium and critical minerals, and renewable energy. Gradiant’s innovative solutions reduce water used and wastewater discharged, reclaim valuable resources, and renew wastewater into freshwater. The Boston-headquartered company was founded at MIT and has over 1,400 employees worldwide. Discover us at www.gradiant.com.

Job Overview

The Process & Proposals Engineer plays a key role in designing and developing water and wastewater treatment solutions for industrial and municipal clients. They are responsible for process design, technical proposal development, and cost estimation across a wide range of treatment technologies. Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams, they ensure solutions are technically sound, commercially viable, and aligned with client specifications. The role involves preparing process documentation, participating in tendering activities, and supporting commissioning efforts. With a strong foundation in engineering principles and market awareness, the engineer contributes to both innovation and project execution throughout the sales and delivery lifecycle.

Specific Duties/Responsibilities

Proposal & Tender Management

• Lead the end-to-end RFP/RFQ response process, including process planning, technical evaluations, design evaluation, scheduling milestones, content development, layout formatting, and pricing strategies.
• Develop tailored strategies for each tender in collaboration with internal stakeholders to align with client requirements and organizational capabilities.
• Review tender documents and prepare both technical and commercial clarifications, highlighting exceptions, assumptions, document formats/ templates and risk mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate risk reviews and contribute to the finalization of technical and commercial proposals for submission.
• Assist in maintaining and updating corporate sales tools, knowledge management platforms, and proposal templates.

Cost Estimation & Pricing

• Develop and implement costing methodologies for standard and advanced industrial water treatment technologies.
• Formulate agile and transparent pricing workflows to support the sales process.
• Prepare cost estimates and support internal costing reviews, ensuring alignment with technical designs and commercial targets.
• Support supplier negotiations by reviewing quotations, equipment selection, challenging pricing, and driving cost reductions to meet target margins.

Technical Design & Coordination

• Work closely with the Applications team to validate and finalize process schemes, treatment solutions, and system designs.
• Define process design requirements, including performance guarantees and treatment objectives, to ensure water and wastewater quality targets are met.
• Coordinate with mechanical, electrical, and process engineering teams to develop complete proposal packages, including design documentation and specifications.
• Support the drafting and review of tender drawings to ensure alignment with the proposed solution and design standards.

Documentation & Deliverables

• Prepare and coordinate the development of proposal documentation, including technical write-ups, process plant descriptions, datasheets, and design reports.
• Oversee the creation and review of process drawings such as Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs), Block Flow Diagrams (BFDs), Mass balance and 2D layout drawings.
• Provide drafting support using AutoCAD to produce PDF, PID, preliminary layouts and process schematics as required.

Vendor & Stakeholder Engagement

• Engage with consultants, vendors, and contractors to obtain quotations for equipment and materials.
• Participate in supplier meetings to assess technical compliance and lead pricing negotiations.
• Ensure all vendor inputs are accurately incorporated into the proposal design and cost estimates.

Health, Safety, Environment (HSE) Compliance

• Ensure all duties are performed in compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and ADOSH SF standards, contributing to continual improvement in quality, environmental, and occupational health & safety performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical, Environmental, Mechanical, or Process Engineering.
• Strong knowledge of treatment technologies: DAF, MMF, MBR, MBBR, UF, RO, evaporators, ZLD systems.
• Large-Scale FPSO Project Experience: Demonstrated capability in preparing proposals for major FPSO and offshore oil and gas projects, with the ability to handle complex technical requirements, multidisciplinary coordination, project cost estimation, and end-to-end tender management. Experience in waste management systems for large offshore facilities is highly desirable.
• Skilled in process calculations, system optimization, and development of PFDs, BFDs, and mass/energy balances.
• Experience with detail engineering, control narratives, O&M manuals, and technical documentation.
• Familiar with system commissioning; HAZOP/SIL experience is a plus.
• Proficient in AutoCAD and preparation of tender drawings and technical deliverables.
• Ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams and deliver projects on time.
• Experience collaborating with sales, engineering, and procurement throughout the project lifecycle.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-motivated, analytical, and solution oriented.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Commercially aware, with understanding of pricing strategies and market dynamics.
• Detail-focused, highly numerate, and proactive in team contribution.
• 8-10 years of relevant experience in process design and proposal development for water and wastewater treatment systems and Large scale FPSO projects.