Proposal Writer

Description

The Proposal Writer will be responsible for crafting well-researched, high-quality proposals that effectively communicate Environ Energy’s value propositions to potential clients. This role will require a deep understanding of energy services, sustainability consulting, and regulatory frameworks, along with excellent writing, research, and project management skills. The Proposal Writer will collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop customized proposals that align with client needs, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.

About Environ

Environ is a leading energy management firm that helps large commercial and industrial clients reduce carbon emissions and achieve sustainability by improving building energy efficiency, facilitating clean energy procurement, increasing resiliency, boosting regulatory compliance, tracking carbon and meeting ESG commitments. With a history that dates to the early 1990s, Environ serves clients across North America and abroad. Current clients include commercial real estate, healthcare, higher education, hospitality, industrial facilities, data centers and public entities. Environ has more than $1B in energy contracts under management, with >$100M in demonstrated savings for our clients. Environ is highly acquisitive and recently added leading edge carbon tracking and ESG reporting to its portfolio, with additional diversified acquisitions already in the pipeline.

To learn more about Environ Energy, visit us at www.EnvironEnergy.com.

Education And Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, English, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience writing proposals, preferably within the energy, sustainability, or consulting industries.
  
  

Successful Candidates Will Possess The Following

• Industry Knowledge: Familiarity with energy efficiency, sustainability, and regulatory compliance services (such as GHG inventories, energy audits, and building performance standards) is strongly preferred.
• Skills:
• Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Strong research and analytical abilities.
• Ability to synthesize complex technical information into clear, compelling narratives.
• Experience managing multiple projects under tight deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Familiarity with Request For Purposal (RFP) and Request For Quote (RFQ) processes and proposal management software is a plus.
• Attention to Detail: Demonstrated ability to produce accurate, client-ready documents with minimal supervision.
• Communication: Strong interpersonal and communication skills to effectively work with internal teams and clients.
  

Requirements

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Proposal Development: Lead the end-to-end proposal development process, including researching, writing, editing, and formatting proposals for energy efficiency services, sustainability consulting, greenhouse gas (GHG) inventories, regulatory compliance, and more.
• Customizing Content: Tailor each proposal to specific client needs, ensuring alignment with RFP requirements, industry standards, and Environ Energy’s service offerings.
• Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams (engineering, sales, finance, and legal) to gather the necessary information for each proposal and ensure accurate representation of Environ Energy’s capabilities.
• Compliance & Accuracy: Ensure all proposals meet regulatory, client, and industry standards, including compliance with local, state, and federal sustainability legislation.
• Project Management: Manage multiple proposals simultaneously, keeping track of deadlines, ensuring timely submissions, and coordinating input from various stakeholders.
• Quality Assurance: Review and edit content for clarity, grammar, and consistency to produce polished, client-ready documents.
• Market & Client Research: Conduct research on prospective clients, market trends, and competitors to develop compelling narratives that highlight Environ Energy’s competitive advantages.
• Continuous Improvement: Participate in post-submission debriefs to gather feedback, identify areas for improvement, and enhance proposal processes for future opportunities.
  
  

Perks

• Full-time, fully remote position
• Occasional company-paid travel will be required
• Full health benefits (medical, dental, vision) with a dental buy-up option
• 10 company-paid holidays
• Competitive PTO policy
• 401k (pre-tax and Roth) benefits with company match
• Company-sponsored Life and disability plans
  
  

The good faith salary hiring range for this position is $80,000-100,000 annual salary. Please note hiring ranges for candidates may differ based on education and experience.

Environ Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified candidates regardless of national origin, veteran, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or other status protected by law.