Technical Proposal Writer (Engineering… at Abel Solutions · Nashville

Applied Technical Services, LLC (“ATS” or the “Company”) is a leading provider of critical testing, inspection, certification, and compliance services. The Company serves clients across a diverse set of large and stable end markets including manufacturing, power generation, aerospace, medical, and defense. ATS was founded in 1967 and is headquartered in Marietta, GA. Today the Company employs nearly 2,100 team members in over 95 locations across the United States.

Our purpose is to create a safe and reliable world and our mission is to deliver assurance through precise technical and professional services.

Position: Technical Proposal Writer (Engineering focus)

This hybrid position is open to candidates in the Norcross, GA, Kennesaw, GA, or Nashville, TN areas. Occasional travel to local job sites is required to support proposal development and information gathering.

The Technical Proposal Writer is part of the Consulting Engineering & Design vertical within the broader Consulting segment. This role is responsible for developing, organizing, and producing professional quality proposals and client submissions in close collaboration with Business Development and ATS operations teams.

This is a key individual contributor role that blends technical writing, strategic communication, and visual storytelling to produce compelling, compliant, and client-focused proposals. The ideal candidate will translate complex technical concepts into clear, persuasive content that highlights expertise in engineering, inspections, and design services, while supporting overall business growth.

If you are interested in aligning your career with Sales and Business Development, this role provides a strong pathway.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the full proposal lifecycle for RFPs, RFQs, and RFIs within engineering and consulting services.

• Prepare preliminary project cost estimates and coordinate with subcontractors to obtain pricing and scope information for proposals and project planning.

• Develop small-scale proposals with typical turnaround times of 3 business days.

• Ensure compliance with requirements, scope alignment, and submission deadlines.

• Coordinate with internal multi-disciplinary teams to develop scopes of work, fee proposals, and project schedules.

• Collaborate with engineers, Business Development team, ATS Operations Managers, and clients to ensure alignment with industry standards and codes.

• Ability to use innovative processes

• Write, edit and tailor proposals to clearly communicate technical capabilities, methodologies, and differentiators.

• Participate in virtual client meetings as needed.

• Support pricing discussions in coordination with operations, technical teams, and business development teams.

• Prioritize and manage multiple concurrent proposals under tight deadlines.

• Draft, edit, and proofread proposal materials, including project profiles, and bid-specific content.

• Maintain and expand a centralized library of standard proposal content.

• Monitor bid portals and notifications to identify new opportunities.

• Track proposal status and maintain visibility across all active pursuits.

• Support decision tracking workflows and proposal governance processes.

• Revise proposals based on feedback and ensure consistency with company standards.

• When appropriate, review competitor proposals to strengthen internal deliverables.

• Research clients, markets, competitors, and industry trends to inform business development strategy.

• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, Marketing, Engineering, or related field.

• Minimum 3 years of experience in proposal writing, business development, or marketing within construction, engineering, consulting, property management, HOA, or safety-related industries.

• Strong technical writing, proofreading and editing skills.

• Ability to interpret and communicate technical concepts.

• Excellent organization and attention to detail.

• Experience managing multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong visualization and presentation skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe tools, and CRM platforms.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to manage competing priorities with accuracy and efficiency.

• Strategic thinking and strong execution focus.

• Familiarity with building envelope services and related terminology (preferred).

U.S. Persons Only:

A requirement of this position is access to information that is subject to U.S. export controls under the U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (“ITAR”). Accordingly, the company will consider only “U.S. Persons” for this position. A “U.S. Person” includes (a)U.S. citizens or nationals; (b)U.S. lawful permanent residents (i.e., “green card” holders); (c) persons granted refugee status; or (d) persons granted asylum in the United States. This information is collected solely for purposes of complying with U.S. export control requirements and will not be used to unlawfully discriminate in the hiring process.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Applied Technical Services is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.

Please note, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party agencies. Resumes submitted without an active agreement and prior coordination with our Talent team will not be eligible for placement fees.