Position: Proposal / Applications Engineer Location: New Orleans, LA Job type: Fulltime
Position Summary The Proposal / Applications Engineer develops technical and commercial solutions for industrial control system opportunities. This role works directly with customers, Sales, Engineering, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to understand technical requirements, define system scope, develop control solutions, prepare cost estimates, and produce clear and competitive proposals. The successful candidate combines a strong engineering foundation with practical knowledge of industrial controls, automation, electrical systems, instrumentation, and customer requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Review customer specifications, drawings, P&IDs, data sheets, and other technical requirements to define project scope and identify clarification needs.
Develop control system concepts, architectures, equipment selections, instrumentation requirements, and technical solutions aligned with customer needs.
Estimate equipment, materials, engineering labor, programming, testing, field service, travel, and supplier costs associated with proposed solutions.
Coordinate with Sales and Engineering to develop technically sound and commercially competitive alternatives.
Obtain and evaluate supplier quotations and coordinate technical and commercial clarifications with vendors.
Participate in customer discussions, proposal reviews, technical presentations, and handoff meetings for awarded projects.
Maintain proposal templates, estimating tools, technical references, and lessons learned to improve consistency and estimating accuracy.
Education and Experience
Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or another related Engineering discipline required.
Minimum of 3 years of relevant engineering experience in industrial automation, controls, electrical systems, instrumentation, system integration, or a closely related industrial environment.
Demonstrated experience developing technical scopes, estimates, quotations, proposals, applications solutions, or other engineered customer solutions.
United States citizenship is required. This position is not eligible for current or future employment visa sponsorship.
Technical Skills
Working knowledge of PLC, HMI, SCADA, control panels, field instrumentation, industrial networks, and system integration.
Ability to interpret technical specifications, P&IDs, electrical drawings, control narratives, I/O requirements, and vendor information.
Company | Proposal Applications Engineer | October 2026
Strong estimating and technical writing skills with the ability to translate customer requirements into a clear scope of supply.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel and the ability to work with proposal, estimating, and engineering documentation tools.
Soft Skills
Clear technical communication with customers, Sales, Engineering, suppliers, and management.
Strong organization, attention to detail, follow through, and ability to manage multiple proposal deadlines.
Commercial awareness with sound judgment when identifying assumptions, risks, scope gaps, and alternatives.
Collaborative approach and ability to balance customer requirements with technical feasibility and business objectives.
Preferred Qualifications
Five or more years of engineering experience in industrial controls, automation, applications engineering, or proposal engineering.
Experience with turbomachinery controls, rotating equipment, gas turbines, steam turbines, hydro turbines, compressors, generators, or reciprocating equipment.
Experience in power generation, oil and gas, pipelines, petrochemical, or industrial process environments.
Experience with platforms such as Rockwell ControlLogix, Emerson, Siemens, Modicon, Triconex, FactoryTalk, Cimplicity, Ignition, or InTouch.
Knowledge of industrial networking, cybersecurity requirements, panel design, FAT, SAT, commissioning, or field service.
Supervisory Responsibilities
None. May coordinate technical input from multiple engineering and supplier resources during proposal development.
Working Conditions
Onsite office based position in New Orleans within a fast paced engineering and customer proposal environment.
Limited domestic or international travel, generally less than 10 percent, may be required for customer meetings, site visits, technical discussions, or business development support.
Compensation and Benefits
Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Performance based incentive opportunities as applicable.
Comprehensive benefits package including:
401(k) matching
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Life and disability insurance
Paid time off and holidays
Professional development opportunities
Schedule
Full time, Monday through Friday, with flexibility based on proposal deadlines, customer meetings, and business needs.
Numbers & Facts
Location
New Orleans, LA
Salary
$0–$95,000 Per Year
Skills
Automationunmatched
Business Developmentunmatched
Commissioningunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Control Engineeringunmatched
Control Systemsunmatched
ControlLogixunmatched
Cost Estimatesunmatched
Datasheetsunmatched
Dental Insuranceunmatched
Detail Orientedunmatched
Documentationunmatched
Electrical Engineeringunmatched
Electricityunmatched
Engineeringunmatched
Equipment Selectionunmatched
Field Trialsunmatched
Follow Throughunmatched
Human Machine Interface (HMI)unmatched
Industrial Engineeringunmatched
Input/Outputunmatched
Instrumentationunmatched
Internet Securityunmatched
Manufacturing/Industrial Processesunmatched
Materials Engineeringunmatched
Mechanical Engineeringunmatched
Microsoft Excelunmatched
Microsoft Wordunmatched
Needs Assessmentunmatched
Network Integrationunmatched
Network Systemsunmatched
Oil and Gasunmatched
On Site Supportunmatched
Petrochemicalsunmatched
Power Generationunmatched
Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)unmatched
Proposal Developmentunmatched
Requirements Managementunmatched
Salesunmatched
Software Engineeringunmatched
Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA)unmatched
System Architectureunmatched
System Integration (SI)unmatched
Team Playerunmatched
Technical Leadershipunmatched
Technical Presentationunmatched
Technical Writingunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
United States Citizenunmatched
Vendor/Supplier Evaluationunmatched
Vision Planunmatched
Willing to Travelunmatched
Writing Skillsunmatched
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