Proposal Coordinator

Calling all writers seeking a position where you can flex your skills:

P&D is hiring, and you could be the candidate we’re looking for.

Who We Are

Pitingaro & Doetsch Consulting Engineers, P.C. (P&D) is a small but growing local consulting engineering firm in the Hudson Valley, NY. We are seeking a full-time Proposal Coordinator for our Middletown, NY office.

Who You Are

• An early career professional with a bachelor’s degree in a relevant major and 1-6 years’ work experience. (Relevant majors: English, technical writing, creative writing, marketing, journalism, communications, etc.)
• An exceptional communicator who can craft compelling and grammatically correct writing for our proposals, reports, website, social media and the like and also speak comfortably with colleagues and clients
• A confident tech user with expertise in Microsoft Office Suite (required) and experience with Google Workspace, WordPress and Adobe Suite (preferred)
• A congenial personality who is comfortable collaborating with a diverse group of people, from our interns to our firm president
• A punctual person capable of staying organized and meeting deadlines—preferably a believer in Google Calendar
• An independent and inquisitive learner ready to embrace new tasks and unfamiliar subject matter
• A licensed driver in New York State

What You’ll Be Doing

• Researching, analyzing and creating proposal responses to Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for engineering services from municipalities and government agencies
• Assisting engineers with writing correspondence and formatting/editing technical reports
• Assisting the municipal markets manager with the creation of marketing materials such as proposal covers, resumes, project sheets, website and social media posts, graphics, brochures, etc.
• Updating our website with news and projects
• Creating content for our social media accounts
• Photographing staff, events and firm projects (occasionally)
• Completing other administrative tasks tailored to your skills and interests

What You Should Know

A technical background (that is, a background in engineering or the sciences) is not required.

The position is in office, 8-5 pm, 40 hours per week, with some opportunity for flex time.

We offer benefits:

• Health insurance (75% company paid)
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Discretionary bonuses
• Retirement plan (401k)

We are an equal opportunity employer, and we highly encourage resumes from all interested parties, including women, people of color, veterans and persons with disabilities. All qualified applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunities without discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status or any other protected class.

How To Apply

Send your resume and cover letter expressing your interest in the position in an email. Tell us why you think you’re a good fit for the role, and please share any additional skills and talents you would bring to P&D.

Resumes and cover letters are not limited to a single page. Feel free to include samples of your writing or other materials (e.g. photography or graphic design) in your application.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 - $28.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person