Proposal Engineer

Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases is a leading provider of cryogenic pumps, heat exchangers, process systems, turboexpanders, services, and solutions for the liquefied natural gas (LNG), liquefied hydrogen (LH2), and industrial gases industries. Applications include fueling stations, marine engines, peak shaving, power generation, virtual pipelines, carbon capture, geothermal power and well stimulation. We are a subsidiary of Nikkiso Company Ltd, a leading industrial manufacturer headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, with $1.5 B USD in annual revenue, 8000 + employees worldwide, and publicly traded on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.

Nikkiso Cosmodyne, a leading provider of cryogenic process systems for the industrial, hydrogen and natural gas industry, is looking for a Proposal Engineer. The position reports directly to the Vice President of Sales and Marketing of Nikkiso Cosmodyne in Seal Beach , CA, and is responsible for proposal activity in collaboration with Sales and Engineering.

• Executes the sales strategy for all proposal work. This includes coordinating with Engineering to generate the required technical information required for the proposal.
• Responsible for producing all proposals for natural gas liquefier and air separation plant opportunities, globally.
• Responsible for maintaining all proposal documentation current.
• Responsible for working with vendors on quotations.
• This role is not a customer facing role, however, there may be times when inside sales support may be required.
• This role can lead to a Proposal Manager role or a role in a more customer facing position within Sales Engineering in the future.

• Bachelor of Science in Chemical, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering. Various years of experience will be considered.
• Experience in engineered equipment sales of $5MM and above is a plus.
• Strong technical background and good communication skills a must; knowledge of cryogenic process plants is a plus.
• Collaborate with internal and external engineering resources to provide clients with customized proposals when necessary.
• Ability to understand a client’s specifications and weigh them against a solution that will be a win-win both for the company and the client.
• Work with Engineering to develop proposal.
• Understanding the need and following through on sales documentation.