Bid Engineer

JOB DESCRIPTION

Bid Engineer

General Information:

Title: Bid Engineer

Status: Full-time; Exempt                                   

Location/Site: Corporate Office

Hours: Monday – Friday, possible weekends   

Reports to: Director of Business Intelligence                                     

Supervisory Responsibility: None

Travel Requirements: 25%          

Company Overview:

WaterFleet is a dynamic company revolutionizing the mobile potable and wastewater management industry through pioneering technology and exceptional talent. We have built our company on the core values of Respect, Quality, One Team, Health & Wellbeing, and Radically Innovative and are seeking like-minded people to propel our growth. If you are a highly qualified individual who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, please review the following:

Position Overview:

A Bid Engineer in the water and wastewater sector plays a crucial role in the procurement process by preparing detailed technical and commercial proposals for prospective projects. This role involves a blend of technical expertise in water/wastewater engineering and strong project management/commercial skills.

Responsibilities:

• Tender Review and Analysis: Reviewing and interpreting complex tender documents, Request for Proposals (RFPs), and specifications to fully understand the client's needs and project scope.
• Cost Estimation and Budgeting: Collaborating with estimating teams to develop detailed cost estimates, prepare project budgets, and conduct cost-benefit analyses for proposed designs or projects.
• Proposal Preparation: Leading the preparation of comprehensive technical and commercial bid submissions, ensuring all aspects of the client's specifications and regulatory requirements are met.
• Design Coordination: Working with in-house design teams (civil, mechanical, electrical, etc.) to develop preliminary designs, process flow diagrams (P&IDs), and layout drawings to support the bid.
• Vendor and Subcontractor Management: Identifying potential suppliers and subcontractors, soliciting quotes, and evaluating bids to ensure competitive and technically sound solutions. This includes negotiating terms and conditions.
• Risk Assessment: Identifying potential project risks (technical, commercial, schedule, safety) and developing mitigation strategies.
• Stakeholder Communication: Serving as a primary point of contact for internal teams, clients, and external regulatory agencies during the bidding phase.
• Project Handoff: Ensuring a smooth transition of information and documentation from the bidding phase to the project execution team upon successful contract award.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• A Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental, Chemical, or Mechanical Engineering is typically required, with a Master's degree often preferred.A Professional Engineer (PE) license is often a requirement for senior roles.
• Strong knowledge of water and wastewater treatment processes (physical, chemical, biological methods).
• Proficiency in engineering software (e.g., AutoCAD, Microstation, hydraulic modeling software like BioWin, InfoWorks, H2OMap, etc.).
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and P&IDs.
• Knowledge of environmental regulations and permitting requirements.
• Valid US driver’s license and strong driving safety record (no more than 2 moving violations in previous 3 years).
• Acceptable background check, clear of DWI convictions, for the last 5 years.
• Foster teamwork and collaboration within and between department(s)

Qualifications:

•  Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Project management and organizational skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to quality and safety standards.

Supervisory Responsibility:

• None

Benefits:

• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Disability Insurance (Short & Long Term)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401k Retirement Plan (Pre-tax & Roth) with company matching

Time Off:

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Personal Leave Time (PLT)
• Eight (8) Company Paid Holidays

Pay Frequency:

• Bi-Weekly (26x/year)

Americans with Disabilities/Specifications/Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Ability to lift up to 20 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment:

Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Additional Notes:

WaterFleet, LLC is an E-Verify employer, and queries all newly hired employees through the internet-based verification program operated by the Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration. WaterFleet is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

Company Website: https://www.waterfleet.com/who-we-are/