Location: Kuala Lumpur
Department: Sales Application Team / Commercial Division
Company: Kawan Green Energy Sdn Bhd
Position Overview
We are seeking a driven, detail-oriented Sales Application & Proposal Engineer to join our team in Kuala Lumpur.
In this role, you will be the core engine driving our commercial bidding process. You will translate complex chemical engineering, energy utilization, and modeling data into competitive technical proposals, accurate cost estimations, and sound commercial quotes for our clients.
What You Will Do
Beyond typing proposals and reading contracts, a high-performing engineer in this role will handle the following expanded responsibilities:
- Proposal & Bid Management: Draft, compile, and structure technical and commercial proposals for clients, ensuring all engineering specifications align with client requirements.
- Costing & Estimation: Perform detailed cost estimation, including material take-offs, equipment sizing costs, sub-contractor quotes, and internal resource allocation to ensure profitable yet competitive pricing.
- Contract & Risk Review: Review technical specifications, commercial terms, and tender documents to identify operational risks, stringent Liquidated Damages (LD) clauses, or unfavorable payment terms before submission.
- Client Quoting & Commercial Support: Generate formal quotes, manage revisions based on client feedback, and assist the sales team during technical presentation and clarification meetings.
- Vendor & Supply Chain Liaison: Source and negotiate technical quotes from equipment suppliers and sub-contractors to build an accurate costing base.
About You (Skills and Qualifications)
- Education: Bachelor’s or Degree in Chemical Engineering or a closely related energy/process discipline.
- Experience: Open to fresh graduates or junior professionals; less than 3 years of relevant work experience is highly encouraged to apply.
- Analytical Skills: Strong foundation in innovative and analytical thinking, with the ability to spot optimization opportunities in complex data.
- Commercial Acumen: A keen eye for numbers, detail-oriented when checking contract clauses, and comfortable handling financial spreadsheets for costing.
- Communication: Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across multi-cultural global teams and present clearly to clients.
- Drive: Demonstrates intellectual rigor, a strong work ethic, and a desire to support meaningful green energy transitions.
Benefits:
- Flexible working hours – Start anytime
- Hybrid work model – Work from anywhere
- Comprehensive leave benefits – Maternity/paternity, wedding, compassionate
- Professional development – Training & mentorship by professional engineers
- Supportive allowances – Meal, transport & accommodation provided if travelling
- Recognition & rewards – Long service awards & quarterly incentives
- Engagement & inclusivity – Team activities & a values-driven culture
Pay: RM5,000.00 - RM10,000.00 per month
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Free parking
- Health insurance
- Opportunities for promotion
- Professional development
- Work from home
Work Location: In person