Proposal Engineer datacentre

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  • Haarlem Regio

Are you an analytically strong engineer with a commercial mindset and a passion for technical solutions? Our client is looking for a Proposal Engineer who can create accurate, compelling proposals that help deliver reliable energy solutions to customers.

Company information

Our client is a system integrator specializing in backup systems, delivering reliable and scalable solutions to ensure data protection and business continuity for a wide range of organizations.

Vacancy information

As a Proposal Engineer, you play a key role in developing technical and commercial proposals for reliable backup power solutions. In this position, you act as the link between engineering, sales, and customer needs. You translate complex technical challenges into clear, well-structured quotations and proposals that enable the sales team to advise customers effectively.

You prepare initial technical concepts, including visual representations, to support customer communication and strengthen the commercial process. You actively gather the right information from suppliers so that the best possible solution can be assembled for each customer request. In doing so, you build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers both locally and internationally.

You are responsible for creating detailed technical and commercial proposals, including cost estimates, technical specifications, and timelines. You work closely with colleagues from sales, marketing, engineering, procurement, and project management to ensure that each proposal is technically feasible, commercially sound, and cost-effective.

You also maintain regular contact with customers to fully understand and document their requirements and expectations. You are able to translate these needs into practical and tailored solutions. In addition, you contribute to the continuous improvement of templates, processes, and working methods to increase the quality and efficiency of proposals. You also ensure accurate documentation and record-keeping of all quotations and proposals.

This role is ideal for a technically skilled professional who enjoys working independently while also collaborating across multiple disciplines. It offers the opportunity to contribute directly to innovative solutions that are essential for continuity and energy security.

What do you need

  • Bachelor’s degree level of working and thinking, preferably in Electrical Engineering, Energy Technology, Mechanical Engineering, or a similar technical field
  • Several years of experience in a similar role is preferred, ideally within backup power, energy, or a comparable technical sector
  • Solid basic knowledge of systems such as generators and engines
  • Strong analytical skills and the ability to identify and solve technical challenges
  • Experience working in a project-based environment is an advantage
  • Experience with AutoCAD, Inventor, or similar software
  • Affinity with the commercial side of engineering and the ability to work with account management to provide suitable customer solutions
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English ( and Dutch preferred as well
  • Accurate, structured, and able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
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