Job Description, Responsibilities & Requirements
About the Position
Black & Veatch is seeking a Proposal Writer to join a growing team of Writers within the Water Portfolio Pursuits group. This role partners closely with internal clients to develop persuasive, technically accurate content that supports business capture efforts, primarily proposal development. The position requires exceptional writing skills, deep experience in proposal development, and a sophisticated approach to collaborating within complex, multidisciplinary teams. Success in this role depends on the ability to translate strategy into clear, compelling sales messaging while ensuring technical accuracy and consistency.
Responsibilities
- Help create high-quality, engaging, and persuasive sales content to support the pursuit of new business.
- Support pursuit teams in the development of clear, accessible content with the goal of distinctly communicating intended sales messages.
- Review, revise, and edit proposal documents for clarity in communicating the sell through good storytelling.
- Edit proposal documents for style, grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
- Interview Subject Matter Experts and translate complex ideas into digestible stories.
- Collaborate with others to complete/produce uniform, compelling, visually appealing deliverables.
- Plan, manage, and direct workload to balance long-term and short-term proposal deadlines, as well as strategically focus on priorities in the face of competing demands.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
- 2+ years related experience
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous experience developing pursuit content to meet the criteria of qualifications-based selections, with a strong preference for an individual with experience in AEC industries (preferably Water Solutions).
- Exceptional interpersonal skills with a proven ability to navigate complex team dynamics and build strong, collaborative relationships across diverse groups.
- Superior writing skills, including experience in proposal development and business communications.
- Strong proofing and editorial skills, including persuasive writing, content accuracy, style, grammar, and spelling.
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, remain organized, and meet strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office with advanced skills in Word.
- Familiarity with Adobe InDesign and Photoshop.
We Offer
- Competitive compensation
- Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurances
- Flexible work schedules
- Paid vacation and holiday time
- 401k plan with company match
- Wellness program
- And more!
About the Company
Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success. As an employee-owned company, our people are Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities, and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting, and construction, together we are building a world of difference.
Locations
- Phoenix, AZ, US
- Irvine, CA, US
- San Diego, CA, US
- Rancho Cordova, CA, US
- Los Angeles, CA, US
Salary
- Annual compensation ranges from $66,176 to $117,312 depending on the state of employment.