Proposal Manager / Proposal Engineer

About This Role

This role involves contributing to the preparation and management of technical and commercial proposals for energy projects across Wärtsilä's markets. Depending on experience, candidates may join as a Proposal Engineer, Senior Proposal Engineer, or Proposal Manager, with scope and responsibility adjusted accordingly. The position is part of the Africa & Europe Proposal Management team and offers development opportunities towards broader proposal and commercial leadership.

Responsibilities

• Analyse customer requirements, tender documents, and project-specific needs
• Develop technical and commercial proposals together with Sales and other stakeholders
• Coordinate inputs from Engineering, Product Management, Project Management, Finance, Legal, Supply Management, and other relevant functions
• Establish proposal plans and ensure that agreed deliverables and deadlines are met
• Identify, evaluate, and communicate proposal-related risks and opportunities
• Ensure the quality, consistency, and completeness of proposal documentation
• Participate in customer meetings, clarifications, and commercial negotiations

Requirements

• A relevant technical, commercial, or engineering degree, or equivalent professional experience
• Experience in proposal engineering, proposal management, project management, sales support, engineering, or another relevant technical-commercial role
• A good understanding of technical and commercial matters and an interest in developing business-oriented solutions
• Strong coordination, communication, and stakeholder-management skills
• The ability to structure your work, manage priorities, and contribute effectively under demanding proposal schedules
• A collaborative and proactive way of working in an international and multicultural environment
• Fluency in written and spoken English

Nice to have:

• Professional working proficiency in French and/or German
• Experience in the energy, power generation, industrial, infrastructure, or EPC business
• Experience with complex tenders, contracts, commercial negotiations, or customer-facing work
• Experience coordinating cross-functional proposal or project teams
• Understanding of power plant solutions, energy technologies, or related applications

Important Details

• Locations: Vaasa, Finland; Paris, France; or other Wärtsilä locations in Finland
• Work format: hybrid work possibility
• Application deadline: 04/11/2026

Application Process

• Submit your application through the Careers portal