Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories

PE - Proposals Manager

3 Locations
Full-time
$100,000 - $140,000
Posted Aug 28, 2026

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Skills

Communication
Project Management
Writing

Job description

As a Project Engineer – Proposals Manager a typical day might include the following:

•Conduct business development meetings with sales representatives and customers

•Estimate Engineering Services and subcontractor labor, equipment, and expenses

•Orchestrate proposal development, internal review, and submission to customer

•Evaluate and quantify project risks in accordance with proposed scope of work

•Construct front-end milestone and construction schedules

•Ensure status for proposal submission , due dates , and estimated project execution dates are accurate

This job might be for you if you possess the following skills :

•A strong technical background and are pursuing career growth in the project management profession

•A strong understanding of engineering services, scopes of work, and technical solutions

•Experience in estimating labor, equipment, subcontractor costs, and project expenses

•Proficient in developing milestone and construction schedules

•Ability to evaluate and quantify project risks and evaluate contracts and purchase orders for compliance with scopes, schedules, and budgets

•Enjoy customer communication and serving as a trusted advisor

•Enjoy the autonomy of creating tools and templates to improve group processes and tracking

Required Qualifications:

One of the following:

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•Bachelors degree in Engineering or related technical field

•Associates Degree with minimum of 4 years relevant experience

•PMP Certification or similar with 6 years relevant experience

•Basic knowledge of electric power system protection and control, integration and/or automation and communications applications

•Working knowledge of electric power system design, studies, information and communication technology and protective relay applications

•Willing to travel 25 % based on focus area

•Strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills

•Background check results satisfactory to SEL

•Negative drug test result (s)

Location : We have openings in Multiple Locations

Lewis Center, OH - This position is located in Lewis Center, OH, located 15 miles outside of downtown Columbus. Here you will enjoy all the big city has to offer, including easy access to outdoor recreation, professional sports teams, and great universities. Centrally located in Ohio and quickly growing, you won't have to look far for great dining, shopping, and entertainment. There has never been a better time to call Lewis Center home.

Alpharetta, GA - This position is located in Alpharetta, GA. The city is located between the North Georgia Mountains and Atlanta, allowing residents to enjoy the big city, and easy access to outdoor recreation. However, you won't have to look to Atlanta for big city comforts, Alpharetta is quickly growing and offers amazing shopping, dining, and entertainment.

Wesley Chapel, FL – This position is located in Wesley Chapel, Florida. Just north of Tampa, Wesley Chapel offers the perfect blend of suburban comfort and city convenience. Residents enjoy access to top-rated schools, vibrant shopping centers, and a growing food scene. Outdoor enthusiasts can explore scenic parks, nature trails, and nearby Gulf Coast beaches. With its welcoming community and dynamic growth, Wesley Chapel is an ideal place to live and work. #INDD2

Competitive pay. Superior benefits. Inspiring work.

People are at the core of our company and we hire employee-owners. We welcome you to learn more about how we support employees.

•We’re 100% employee owned. Retirement benefits include an employer funded stock ownership plan (ESOP) and personal 401(k) options.

•We offer top tier medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.

•We recognize the importance of a healthy life balance and offer: 10 paid holidays, annual vacation accrual starting at 12 days, 9 paid sick days, and paid family and medical leave that covers 90% of your pay.

•We foster growth and development of our employees through avenues such as STEM courses, apprenticeships, tuition assistance, and engineering development programs.

•Ask our team about other benefits including wellness, fertility, adoption, and flexible spending benefits.

Pay Range Data

We anticipate filling this position between $100,000 - $140,000. We are open to reviewing additional candidates with more or less experience and the salary range may differ if filled at a different level. Our salary ranges are determined by job and responsibilities. We base our starting pay offer on job-related factors such as candidate experience, training, knowledge, and skills.

Communication with Applicants

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SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.