Proposal Writer
Date: Jun 1, 2026
Location: Phoenix, AZ, US Irvine, CA, US San Diego, CA, US Rancho Cordova, CA, US Los Angeles, CA, US Denver, CO, US San Jose, CA, US
Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies
Why Black & Veatch?
Black & Veatch allows you to lend your talent and perspective to humanity’s biggest challenges in a flexible environment where you are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities. We offer competitive compensation, 401k match and benefits that start day one.
Our hybrid environment allows you to balance your work and personal life. At Black & Veatch, you own your career with purpose and meaning. You are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities at every step of your career journey. Bring your big ideas knowing you are safe to be who you are and speak up with concerns or questions and put your diverse talents and perspectives to use.
The Opportunity
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.
The Team
The Proposal Writers are a specialist team within the Water Portfolio Pursuits department who act as expert writing consultants to internal proposal-development teams. As such, they must be able to build trusting relationships, remain accountable to tight deadlines, and manage stakeholder expectations. The Writers are responsible for helping develop persuasive, consistent, and client-specific messaging within engineering proposals. Writers are Subject Matter Experts who provide feedback, revision, and guidance within internal teams that develop proposals (e.g., engineers, business development, and document production professionals).
The Pursuits team sits within the Integrated Water & Environmental business unit and focuses primarily on pursuits for water-related infrastructure (water/wastewater treatment plants, conveyance & pipelines, stormwater management, etc.). Clients, usually municipalities and water agencies, typically select proposals through qualifications-based procurement procedures.
Key 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.
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.
Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Journalism or a related field; or equivalent experience
6+ years related experience
Proficient in Microsoft Office with advanced skills in Word
Familiarity with Adobe InDesign and Photoshop.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
2+ years related experience
All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.
Work Environment/Physical Demands
Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance and work assignments.
Salary Plan
PUR: Pursuits
Compensation Transparency
In accordance with local requirements, the annual compensation ranges for this role are listed below by state or jurisdiction and reflect the applicable office location(s) within each. Final compensation is determined based on factors such as skills, experience, qualifications, internal alignment, geographic location, and other factors permitted by law.
State of California: $66,176/yr - 117,312/yr
State of Colorado: $66,176/yr - $99,264/yr
Job Grade
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Accessibility
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Commitment and Benefits
Black & Veatch is committed to being an employer of choice by creating a valuable work experience that keeps our people engaged, productive, safe and healthy.
Our comprehensive benefits portfolio is a key component of this commitment and offers an array of health care benefits including but not limited to medical, dental and vision insurances along with disability and a robust wellness program.
To support a healthy work-life balance, we offer flexible work schedules, paid vacation and holiday time, sick time, and dependent sick time.
A variety of additional benefits are available to our professionals, including a company-matched 401k plan, adoption reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, vendor discounts, an employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre-taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan and the B&V Credit Union. Professionals may also be eligible for a performance-based bonus program.
We are proud to be a 100 percent ESOP-owned company. As employee-owners, our professionals are empowered to drive not only their personal growth, but the company’s long-term achievements - and they share in the financial rewards of the success through stock ownership.
By valuing diverse voices and perspectives, we cultivate an authentically inclusive environment for professionals and are able to provide innovative and effective solutions for clients.
EEO Statement
BVH, Inc., its subsidiaries and its affiliated companies, complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws and regulations. Black & Veatch does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status or other status protected by law.
Notice to External Search Firms
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Nearest Major Market
Phoenix
Job Segment
Wastewater, Water Treatment, Engineer, Engineering
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Propuesta de redacción fecha: 1 de junio de 2026 Ubicación: Phoenix, AZ, US Irvine, CA, US San Diego, California, US Rancho Cordova, USA Los Ángeles, CA , US Denver, CO, USA San Jose, CA Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies ¿Por qué Black & veatch? Black &Veatch le permite prestar su perspectiva y talento a la humanidad los mayores desafíos en un entorno flexible donde usted está capacitado para crecer y explorar nuevas posibilidades. Ofrecemos compensación competitiva, 401k coincidencia y beneficios que comienzan el primer día. Nuestro entorno híbrido le permite equilibrar su trabajo y vida personal. El éxito en este papel depende de la capacidad de traducir la estrategia en mensajes de ventas claros y convincentes al tiempo que se garantiza la exactitud técnica y la consistencia. El Equipo Los escritores de la propuesta son un equipo especializado dentro del departamento de búsquedas de cartera de agua que actúan como consultores de escritura expertos a los equipos internos de desarrollo de propuestas. Como tal, deben ser capaces de construir relaciones de confianza, mantenerse responsables de plazos ajustados y gestionar las expectativas de las partes interesadas. Los escritoras son responsables de ayudar a desarrollar mensajes persuasivos, consistentes y específicos para el cliente dentro de las propuestas de ingeniería. Los clientes, generalmente municipalidades y agencias de agua, suelen seleccionar propuestas a través de procedimientos de adquisición basados en calificaciones. Responsabilidades clave Ayuda a crear contenido de ventas de alta calidad, atractivo y persuasivo para apoyar la búsqueda de nuevos negocios. Apoya a los equipos de persecución en el desarrollo de contenidos claros y accesibles con el objetivo de comunicar claramente los mensajes de venta previstos. Revisa, revisa y edita documentos de propuesta para obtener claridad en la comunicación de la venta mediante una buena narración de historias. Edición de documentos de propuestas para el estilo, gramática, ortografía y puntuación. Entrevistar Expertos de materia y traducir ideas complejas en historias digestibles. Colaborar con otros para completar/producir productos atractivos y visualmente atractivos. Planar, gestionar y dirigir tareas directas para equilibrar las habilidades de trabajo a largo plazo y a corto plazo, así como enfocarse en las prioridades en el diseño de la propuesta de trabajo, por medio de una amplia gama de condiciones de trabajo o de trabajo. La compensación final se determina en función de factores tales como habilidades, experiencia, calificaciones, alineación interna, ubicación geográfica y otros factores permitidos por la ley. Estado de California: $66,176/ año - 117,312/ año Estado de Colorado: $ 66,176 / año - $ 99,264/ año Grado de trabajo 014 Accesibilidad Black & Veatch se esfuerza por hacer accesible a todos y cada uno de los usuarios. Si desea contactarnos sobre la accesibilidad de nuestro sitio web o necesita ayuda para completar el proceso de solicitud debido a una discapacidad, póngase en contacto con el Departamento de Relaciones con Empleados al +1-913-359-1622. Las consultas generales sobre el estado de las solicitudes no serán devueltas. Compromiso y Beneficios Black & Veatch se compromete a ser un empleador de elección mediante la creación de una valiosa experiencia laboral que mantenga a nuestra gente comprometida, productiva, segura y saludable. Nuestra cartera de beneficios integral es un componente clave de este compromiso y ofrece una serie de beneficios de atención médica, incluidos pero no limitados a seguros médicos, dentales y de visión junto con discapacidad y un sólido programa de bienestar. Para apoyar un equilibrio saludable entre la vida laboral y la vida profesional, ofrecemos horarios de trabajo flexibles, vacaciones pagadas y vacaciones, tiempo de enfermedad y tiempo dependiente de enfermedad. Como empleados-propietarios, nuestros profesionales están facultados para impulsar no solo su crecimiento personal, sino también los logros a largo plazo de la compañía - y comparten las recompensas financieras del éxito a través de la propiedad de acciones. Al valorar diversas voces y perspectivas, cultivamos un entorno auténticamente inclusivo para los profesionales y somos capaces de proporcionar soluciones innovadoras y efectivas para los clientes. EEO Statement BVH, Inc., sus filiales y sus compañías afiliadas, cumple con todas las leyes y regulaciones de Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). Black & Veatch no discrimina en función de la edad, raza, religión, color, sexo, nacionalidad, estado matrimonial, información genética, orientación sexual, identidad y expresión de género, discapacidad, estatus de veterano, estado de embarazo u otro estatus protegido por la ley. Notificación a las empresas de búsqueda de agua Negra y su empresa afiliada no acepta solicitudes de licencia y no se obliga a pagar una cuota de liquidación por el Mercado de Empleo de Ingenieros de Água Mayor, las compañías de Recuperación de Invierno y Recursos Hospitalarios de Cercanía Negra.