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Proposal Engineer jobs with green card sponsorship involve EB-2 or EB-3 PERM labor certification, where your employer documents the role, runs a compliant recruitment test, and files a prevailing wage determination with DOL before petitioning USCIS. Priority date backlogs vary by country of birth, so starting early matters.
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Senior Sales & Proposal Engineer
Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (Onsite)
Summary
The Senior Sales and Proposal Engineer will develop technical and commercial proposals for electrical and automation modernization projects and new equipment installations in the metals industry. Working closely with engineering teams, customers, suppliers, and other stakeholders, this role develops proposals for melt shops, casters, rolling mills, and process lines. The successful candidate brings a proactive, customer-focused approach to sales, a technical background, and the ability to guide proposal development from initial requirements through customer presentation.
Who we are
At SMS group, our people are our greatest asset. We offer an entrepreneurial environment that promotes a culture of innovation, growth, and inclusion. We offer company events, activities, and opportunities to participate in charitable initiatives that benefit the communities where we are located.
- Work with the engineering team to propose technical solutions for sales projects based on customer requirements, SMS standards, and relevant reference projects.
- Prepare project cost estimates based on the proposed technical solution, including input from required vendors and reference estimates.
- Present SMS group’s proposed solutions to customers as part of your sales activities.
- Coordinate and communicate with colleagues across our global engineering team, as well as with customers and suppliers.
- Manage assignments independently within broad objectives and established limits.
- Provide guidance and support to less-experienced sales and proposal engineers.
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronic Engineering, Computer Programming, or a related engineering or technical field; equivalent relevant experience may also be considered.
- At least 10 years of experience in an engineering and/or sales role in the metals industry or a similar industry, or with an automation, controls, power, or drives company.
- Background in electrical and automation practices and control systems, including programmable logic controllers (PLCs), human-machine interfaces (HMIs), drives, and process models.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Willingness to travel up to 20% to support project and proposal work, investigations, and meetings.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including excellent written and spoken English.
- Adaptability and flexibility when addressing challenges and exploring different approaches.
- Ability to manage multiple sales projects at different stages simultaneously.
- Interest in developing toward a management role.
- Authorization to work in the United States and willingness to undergo a background check in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
What we offer
Competitive compensation, medical/dental/vision coverage, paid vacation, paid holiday time, 401k with a company match, training, a tuition reimbursement program and more!
What we do
SMS group is the leading partner in the world of metals. We are an original equipment supplier offering comprehensive maintenance and spare part services for metals production, continuous casting and rolling (flat and long products), tubes, welded pipes, forging, non-ferrous technology, and heat treatment plants - all from a single source.
SMS group Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, gender identity or other categories protected by law. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a drug screen and physical capacity profile test.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Proposal Engineer
Align your credentials to EB category
EB-2 requires an advanced degree or a bachelor's plus five years of progressive experience in engineering or a related field. Pull your transcripts and employment letters now so your employer's attorney can determine your category before PERM filing begins.
Search employers with PERM filing history
Use Migrate Mate to find employers who have sponsored Proposal Engineer roles through the PERM process before. Prior PERM activity signals an established internal workflow, making a first-time sponsorship conversation far easier to initiate.
Verify your role meets specialty occupation standards
Review the O*NET profile for Proposal Engineer to confirm the occupation's standard education requirements. DOL and USCIS both scrutinize whether the role genuinely requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field during PERM and I-140 review.
Get a prevailing wage determination early
Your employer must request a prevailing wage determination from OFLC before advertising the position in the PERM recruitment test. Delays here stall the entire timeline, so push to have this submitted during offer negotiations rather than after you've accepted.
Understand the PERM recruitment window constraints
PERM requires the employer to run a compliant recruitment test, including job postings and documentation, within a specific window before filing with DOL. Any job description changes after recruitment closes can invalidate the application and require restarting from scratch.
Track your priority date against the Visa Bulletin
Once USCIS approves your I-140, your priority date is locked. Nationals of India and China regularly face multi-year backlogs in EB-2 and EB-3. Check the USCIS Visa Bulletin monthly to know when you can file your I-485 or proceed to consular processing.
Green Card Proposal Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
What green card categories cover Proposal Engineer roles?
Most Proposal Engineers qualify under EB-2 if the role requires an advanced degree or a bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive experience in engineering. EB-3 covers professionals with a bachelor's degree or skilled workers with at least two years of relevant experience. Your employer's immigration attorney will determine the appropriate category based on the job description and your credentials before initiating PERM.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for Proposal Engineers?
H-1B visa is a temporary nonimmigrant status requiring an I-129 petition and renewal every three years. Green card sponsorship through PERM leads to lawful permanent residence. The PERM process requires a prevailing wage determination from OFLC, a formal DOL-supervised recruitment test, and then an I-140 petition with USCIS before you can file for adjustment of status or pursue consular processing. There is no lottery, but per-country priority date backlogs apply.
How do I find employers who sponsor green cards for Proposal Engineers?
Migrate Mate lists employers with verified PERM filing history searchable by occupation and location. Targeting companies that have already completed PERM for engineering roles reduces the risk of an employer agreeing to sponsor in principle but lacking the internal process to follow through. Prior PERM activity is the clearest signal that a company can execute the full sponsorship sequence.
Can I change employers after my Proposal Engineer PERM is filed?
You can change employers without losing your priority date if your original I-140 was approved and your new employer files a fresh I-140 that retains that date. AC21 job portability allows you to change to a same or similar occupation once your I-485 has been pending for 180 days or more. These are two separate rules that apply at different stages of the green card process.
What documents should I prepare before asking an employer to sponsor my green card?
Gather official transcripts, degree certificates, and a detailed employment history showing progressive experience in proposal engineering or a related technical discipline. If your highest degree is a three-year international bachelor's, obtain a credential evaluation confirming U.S. equivalency. These documents feed directly into the prevailing wage request and the I-140 petition, so having them organized before PERM discussions begin prevents delays later.