Proposals Engineer (Remote)
Clarke Energy

Proposals Engineer (Remote)

Location: Remote (Waukesha, WI) with travel around the US as needed.


Clarke Energy provides distributed power plant solutions with market leading engineering, installation, and maintenance support. We specialize in gas engine power stations and combined heat and power technology, along with renewable natural gas solutions for gas grid injection. Clarke continues to expand our offerings to incorporate renewable energy generation and storage technologies as hybrids or microgrids and are proud to be an authorized distributor and service provider for INNIO Jenbacher gas engines.

Opportunity

• Interpret inquiries and requests for quotations from existing and prospective customers in order to establish an initial understanding of the range of possible requirements.
• Build further understanding of requirements by liaising with customers, either face to face or over thetelephone as appropriate to needs.
  
• Organize site visits and meetings with major subcontractors and/or vendors as required.
  
• Support the Sales Group in meetings with customers during the bid-process
  
• In line with product decision, determine the key objectives and possible options to be covered in the proposal, coordinating the supply of necessary information, organising the various estimates, and defining the scope of supply.
  
• Work in partnership with the Engineering, Commercial and Project Departments as appropriate to evaluate technical risk and commercial terms.
  
• Compile budget proposals and tenders defining value and differentiators, prices, commercial conditions, comments and deviations and technical specifications for presentation to the customer.
  
• Act as focal point for customer queries regarding Proposal submission, providing answers and visiting sites in order to reach agreement and build a positive on-going relationship.
  
• Prepare RFQ's for suppliers/subcontractors against specs and T&C's
  
• Monitor progress and status of Proposals, maintaining accurate records and keeping the Sales Director fully informed at all times.
• Support Project team during handover of Proposals that have resulted in orders.
  
• Maintain internal Quality systems as relevant to the processing of inquiries and proposals.
  
• Ensure that Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality management policies and procedures are adhered to in all work undertaken.

Skills/Requirements

Technical/Professional Knowledge and Skills
Good understanding of engineering practice and Clarke Energy products.
Understanding of Federal Regulations.
Understanding of risk analysis.
Understanding of commercial terms and conditions.
Understanding of Health, Safety and Environmental management policies and procedures.
Questioning skills
IT skills - Microsoft Office.

Essential
Sound knowledge of mechanical and electrical engineering.
A minimum of 1 year experience of working in proposals/sales role within an engineering
environment.

Desirable
Bachelor's Degree in an Engineering discipline - Mechanical/Electrical Engineering preferred.
Experience of working with either Combined Heating & Power (CHP), Battery Storage and
Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) solutions.

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* Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

Why Work at Rehlko?
A global leader in energy resilience, Rehlko delivers innovative energy solutions critical to sustain and improve life across home energy, industrial energy systems, and powertrain technologies, by delivering control, resilience, and innovation. Leveraging the strength of its portfolio of businesses - Power Systems, Home Energy, Kohler Uninterruptible Power, Clarke Energy, Heila Technologies, Curtis Instruments, and Engines, and more than a century of industry leadership, Rehlko builds resilience where and when the grid cannot, and goes beyond functional, individual recovery to create better lives and communities, and a more durable and reliable energy future. For more details, learn more at Rehlko.com.

In addition to the investment in your development, Rehlko offers a benefits package including a competitive salary, health, vision, dental, 401(k) with company matching, and more!

About Us
Beyond the competitive benefits and compensation, Rehlko proudly offers a rich history, steeped in creativity and a commitment to our associates and communities.

It is Rehlko's policy to recruit, hire, and promote qualified personnel in all job classifications without regard to race, creed, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran. If, as an individual with a disability, you need reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact EnergyJobs@kohler.com. Rehlko is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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