Senior Proposal Specialist

Position Description

Welcome to PND Engineers, Inc., established in 1979 at the heart of Anchorage, Alaska, and now proudly operating in Juneau and Palmer, Alaska; Seattle, Washington; Portland, Oregon; Houston, Texas; and Vancouver, B.C. We’re not your typical civil engineering firm; we blend expertise with innovation, empowering our creative and technical staff with the courage to tackle unique engineering challenges. At PND, we redefine engineering, covering everything from heavy civil and structural design to arctic engineering, coastal engineering, and waterfront engineering. We take pride in turning innovative designs into reality, creating cost-effective construction solutions that improve the quality of life in the communities we serve. PND’s continued success relies on securing new projects through high-quality, competitive proposals. As the Senior Proposal Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in developing compelling, client-focused proposals that showcase PND’s technical expertise, innovative solutions, and proven track record of success. Working closely with our marketing team and multidisciplinary engineering staff, you will help tell PND’s story by creating persuasive narratives through exceptional writing and visually appealing submissions that differentiate us from our competitors. You will be responsible for leading proposal processes from outlining through submission, managing internal schedules and cross-functional teams while ensuring full compliance with Request for Proposals (RFP) requirements and the clients’ strict deadlines. Your expertise in proposal strategy, InDesign, and storytelling will help PND win exciting new projects across Alaska and beyond. We are seeking an experienced proposal writer with a proven track record of developing winning proposals in the engineering, architecture, or construction industry (A/E/C). The ideal candidate will bring: A minimum of 5 years of experience in planning, writing, editing, and producing complex technical proposals in response to RFPs, RFQs, and other solicitations. Demonstrated ability to read and analyze RFPs, identify key client needs and evaluation criteria, and develop tailored, winning strategies. Strong project management skills, including the ability to lead proposal efforts from kickoff through final submission, coordinate with technical staff, and manage multiple deadlines simultaneously.