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Big Picture At Lauren, we believe the best work happens when people are motivated to do what they do best. That means creating an environment where team members work together, take ownership, and see their hard work all the way through to success. Were into doing the right thing, even when its hard. We value people who speak up, stay accountable, and look for better ways forward. We leverage each others strengths, sweat the details, and take pride in the results we deliver. If youre looking for a place where your judgment matters and your hard work actually pays off, youll feel at home at Lauren. Position Summary Were looking for a Proposal Engineer who can handle the technical side of complex engineering proposals from start to finish. This role sits at the intersection of engineering, project execution, and business development. Youll be building the backbone of proposals by defining execution strategies, shaping engineering scope, pulling together estimates, identifying risks, and managing schedules and deliverables. Youll work closely with Proposal Coordinators, Project Managers, and Engineering Leads, and also be entrusted to run with things on your own. Were looking for someone who can connect the dots across disciplines, ask the right questions, and turn complexity into a solid, workable plan. If this sounds like your kind of challenge, we should talk. Duties & Responsibilities Proposal Development & Independent Technical Leadership Independently lead the technical development of proposals from opportunity qualification through submission. Read, interpret, and distill complex scopes of work, RFPs, and contractual requirements. Own and prepare the overall technical approach for proposals, including: Project execution strategy Engineering scope definitions and assumptions, risks, exclusions, and mitigations MS Project Level 1, Level 2, Level 3 schedules and critical path considerations Multi-discipline Engineering deliverables, drawing counts, and discipline interfaces Deliver the majority of the proposals technical content, minimizing downstream engineering rework and handoffs. Project Planning & Execution Readiness Develop proposal-level Project Execution Plans, clearly outlining how work will be delivered if awarded. Apply strong engineering judgment to ensure proposed scope, schedules, and resourcing are realistic and executable. Apply creative / value-added engineering concepts and deliverables to proposals. Identify engineering, constructability, and delivery risks early, and articulate mitigation strategies. Support Project Managers by providing a clear, technically sound baseline for project transition post award. Multi-Disciplinary & Industry Integration: Integrate engineering inputs across multiple disciplines, including process, mechanical, pipeline, civil, structural, electrical, electrical high voltage, instrumentation, and controls. Apply experience across a range of industries, such as: Facilities and industrial infrastructure Pipelines and midstream systems Utilities and linear infrastructure Municipal infrastructure Ports, terminals, and industrial operations Ensure technical consistency between narrative, estimates, schedules, and deliverables. Collaboration, Relationships & Business Growth Mindset Act as a consistent technical partner to Project Managers and proposal teams. Build trusted working relationships with internal stakeholders through reliability, clarity, and technical credibility. Approach proposals with a business growth mindsetbalancing technical excellence, risk awareness, and execution efficiency. Support continuous improvement of proposal standards, technical templates, and estimating approaches. Participate in proposal debriefs and lessons learned to strengthen future pursuits. Qualifications Education & Experience Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation required, with experience in Western Canada. 15+ years of experience in engineering consulting environments is mandatory. Strong preference for consulting engineering experience. Demonstrated experience supporting: Engineering estimates. Project execution planning. Multi-disciplinary engineering scopes. Proposal development for EPC or project delivery organizations. Broad engineering background with exposure to multiple disciplines. Strong understanding of engineering deliverables, drawing packages, and execution risk. Ability to translate complex technical scope into concise, compelling proposal content. Comfortable working independently and making sound technical decisions under proposal timelines. Skills, Knowledge & Abilities Highly independent and self-directed, with a strong ownership mentality. Exceptional ability to analyze scope and identify execution risks early. Clear, structured communicator with both technical and non-technical audiences. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Collaborative yet decisive; pragmatic and execution focused. #J-18808-Ljbffr