Proposal Engineer (Tendering) Maia

Proposal Engineer (Tendering)
Maia
Maia, Porto District, Portugal

EFACEC is a company with more than 75 years of history, having a positive impact on millions of people around the world. With a presence in 86 countries, it reflects our global ambition and commitment to transformation and sustainable development.

Recently acquired by Mutares Group, a multinacional focused on transforming and accelerating companies with high growth potential, this change opens new perspectives for innovation, expansion and continuous improvement.

With a commitment to excellence, EFACEC leads in innovative projects across technology, engineering and sustainability. If you want to be part of a company with global vision, this is the place for you!

What are we looking for?

To reinforce our Comercial Team, we are looking for a Proposal Engineer (Tendering)for our office in Matosinhos.

Day-to-day:

Responsible for providing technical support to the commercial teams during the preparation of proposals and solutions, ensuring their technical consistency, competitiveness, and feasibility. Acting as a key link between Sales, Technology, and Operations, the main responsibilities include:

• Develop technical solutions and prepare proposals based on client requirements, in close collaboration with Technology and Operations teams;
• Design the basic engineering of proposed solutions, including calculations, technical notes, drawings, specifications, test plans, and other relevant documentation;
• Coordinate the subcontracting of services, when applicable, in collaboration with the Procurement and Logistics departments;
• Define and maintain the documentation structure supporting commercial activities, including product and solution portfolios;
• Ensure accurate cost definition for each proposal and guarantee budget consistency presented to the client;
• Monitor market trends and the business segment, gathering insights on solution types and competitors' technical positioning;
• Participate in technical negotiations with clients during the bidding and proposal processes.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering (Electrical Engineering is preferred);
• Professional experience between 1-3 years in a similar role;
• Solid knowledge of electrotechnics, preferably in Electric Machines or Transformers;
• Ability to develop technical solutions and interpret specifications;
• Basic knowledge of technical drawing, electrical calculations, and preparation of technical documentation;
• Familiarity with technical proposal development and cost estimation is a plus;
• Strong team spirit and ability to collaborate across departments;
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Opportunity to join a reference business group in the Energy, Environment, and Mobility sectors, with a strong international presence;
• Access to training through our Mast3r Academia (internal training academy) and partner entities;
• Permanent access to our medical and nursing services;
• Access to protocols and strategic partnerships;
• Possibilityto work in a hybrid regime (presential/remote).