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title: 'Proposal Specialist at ANS'
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# Proposal Specialist at ANS

- **Company:** ANS
- **Location:** Raleigh, NC
- **Compensation:** $65k–$75k
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** hybrid
- **Posted:** 2026-10-15
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-17
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/ans/bf09b280-089d-4cf4-8833-7037086653d2

## Job description

At ANS, we’re not just a consulting engineering firm—we’re a team of trailblazers shaping the future of multi-disciplinary engineering. We’ve been voted Best Places to Work, ranked in the Top 10 the Hottest Firm in the US by Zweig Reports, and in the Top 250 for the 2024 Inc. 5,000 for our 1,748% 3-Year Growth. Our team is dynamic, energetic, and allergic to bureaucracy in our goal to solve problems and get things done. We’re data and metric driven, and we frequently question the “why” to build better processes. Position Overview ANS is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Proposal Specialist to lead the preparation and development of high-quality proposals, qualifications packages, and related business development materials. The Proposal Specialist will collaborate with engineers, project managers, and business development professionals to craft compelling proposals that align with client needs and ANS expertise.

## Key Responsibilities

- Proposal Development: Write, edit, and format technical and non-technical content for proposals, ensuring compliance with RFP/RFQ requirements.
- Content Management: Maintain and update proposal templates, project descriptions, and resumes to streamline proposal preparation.
- Collaboration: Work closely with subject matter experts, marketing teams, and leadership to gather technical input and tailor content for each opportunity.
- Deadline Management: Coordinate multiple proposals simultaneously, ensuring all deliverables meet strict submission deadlines.
- Quality Assurance: Review proposals for accuracy, clarity, consistency, and alignment with branding and messaging standards.
- Market Research: Support business development efforts by researching potential clients, competitors, and industry trends to improve proposal effectiveness.
- Process Improvement: Identify ways to enhance the proposal development process, including automation, organization, and efficiency improvements.

## Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, Marketing, Business, or a related field.
- 3+ years of experience in proposal writing, preferably within the engineering, construction, or professional services industries.
- Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills with attention to detail.
- Familiarity with government and private-sector RFP/RFQ processes.
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines and work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Adobe InDesign (preferred).
- Excellent organizational and project management skills.

Why Join ANS? Opportunity to work on impactful projects in a growing company. Collaborative and supportive team culture. Competitive salary and benefits package. Career growth opportunities within the company.

If you are a motivated writer with experience in proposal development and a passion for helping a company grow, we encourage you to apply!

## About ANS

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: ANS is a multi-disciplinary engineering firm delivering technical expertise for renewable energy, infrastructure, and data center projects across the United States and Mexico.
- **Entity Type**: Private (bootstrapped; no external funding rounds publicly reported)
- **Headquarters**: South Plainfield, New Jersey, United States
- **Founded**: 2005
- **Founders**: Vatsal Shah (CEO)

## Core Business
- **Primary industries**: Civil engineering, geotechnical engineering, structural engineering, electrical engineering, renewable energy (solar, wind, BESS), high-voltage transmission, water/wastewater, data center infrastructure.
- **Target customers**: B2B – developers, utilities, municipalities, and private-sector clients needing engineering design, testing, and project management for large-scale infrastructure and energy projects.
- **Mission**: "To support the renewable transition and data center growth that empowers our partners, people, and communities to build with confidence and purpose nationwide." [ans-team.com](https://ans-team.com/)

## Products & Services
Each major offering is delivered as a full-service engineering consulting package:
- **Electrical Engineering**: Design and analysis for power systems, renewable energy, and infrastructure.
- **Geotechnical Engineering**: Subsurface evaluation, foundation recommendations, soil/rock analysis.
- **Structural Engineering**: Design of buildings, bridges, and infrastructure with focus on safety and resilience.
- **Civil, Site & Land Development**: Planning, grading, drainage, and regulatory compliance for land projects.
- **Laboratory Materials Testing**: In-house testing of soils, aggregates, concrete, and asphalt.
- **High Voltage & Transmission Line Engineering**: Design and grid integration for high-voltage systems.
- **Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)**: Full lifecycle design, grid compliance, and commissioning.
- **Photovoltaic (PV) Systems**: Utility-scale and commercial solar engineering.
- **Water & Wastewater Engineering**: Modernization of municipal water systems.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Revenue**: Not publicly available (private company).
- **Key Metric**: Over 3,500 projects completed, 800+ partners served. [ans-team.com/careers](https://ans-team.com/careers) — Headcount reported as 252 on LinkedIn (as of Sept 2026, +216.2% YoY), while the company website states "over 300 professionals across 19 offices." [linkedin.com/company/ans-team](https://linkedin.com/company/ans-team) / [ans-team.com/about-us](https://www.ans-team.com/about-us)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Not disclosed; no institutional investors listed.
- **Growth Signals**: Recognized as a 2026 Inc. 5000 honoree. [inc.com](https://www.inc.com/profile/ans-geo) — Rapid headcount growth (more than doubled in the past year). — 19 offices across the U.S. and Mexico. — Expanding into high-voltage, BESS, and PV engineering.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Cross-disciplinary integration**: Eliminates silos by offering civil, geotechnical, structural, electrical, and testing services under one roof, reducing handoffs and accelerating project timelines. [ans-team.com](https://ans-team.com/)
- **Tech-enabled delivery**: Uses proprietary in-house design tools and machine learning, leveraging knowledge from nearly 150 GW of supported projects. [ans-team.com/about-us](https://www.ans-team.com/about-us)
- **People-first culture**: Emphasizes collaboration, mentorship, safety, and continuous learning — recognized as a "Best Firm to Work For." [linkedin.com/company/ans-team](https://linkedin.com/company/ans-team)
- **Integrated project management**: Dedicated project managers ensure responsive, intentional outcomes across all phases.

## Strategic Focus
- **Renewable energy transition**: Deepening capabilities in solar, wind, and battery storage to support utility-scale projects.
- **Data center growth**: Expanding engineering services for the rapidly growing data center market.
- **Geographic expansion**: Opening new offices across the U.S. to serve a national client base.
- **Talent scaling**: Aggressively hiring across all disciplines to keep pace with project demand (30+ open roles as of mid-2026).

## Why Work Here
- **Meaningful work**: Projects directly impact renewable energy, resilient infrastructure, and environmental innovation. [ans-team.com/careers](https://ans-team.com/careers)
- **People-first culture**: Collaborative environment with a focus on safety, well-being, and mutual support. "You won’t just find a job here; you’ll find a team that has your back." [ans-team.com/careers](https://ans-team.com/careers)
- **Room to grow**: Promotes from within, offers mentorship, technical training, and leadership development. [ans-team.com/careers](https://ans-team.com/careers)
- **Diverse projects & locations**: Portfolio spans multiple industries and geographic regions; opportunities to work across offices in New Jersey, Texas, Kansas, Arizona, and Mexico.
- **Work model**: Not explicitly stated as remote-first; likely hybrid/office-based given the nature of engineering consulting. Offices in 19 locations.
- **Engineering culture**: Forward-thinking, tech-enabled, and solutions-focused. Engineers use latest tools and can contribute to proprietary design systems.

## Sources
1. [ans-team.com – Homepage](https://ans-team.com/)
2. [ans-team.com – Careers](https://ans-team.com/careers)
3. [ans-team.com – About Us](https://www.ans-team.com/about-us)
4. [LinkedIn – ANS team](https://linkedin.com/company/ans-team)
5. [Inc. 5000 Profile – ANS](https://www.inc.com/profile/ans-geo)

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