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Northwest Hydraulic Consultants Inc. Marketing and Proposal Specialist in Seattle, Washington
Join a Team Making Waves in Water Resource Solutions
At NHC, we're driven by a passion for solving complex challenges in inland and coastal water environments. From protecting communities from flood risks to restoring aquatic ecosystems, our team is committed to creating process-based, innovative solutions that leave a lasting impact.
About the Opportunity
We're looking for a Marketing and Proposal Specialist to support our collaborative corporate marketing team. This is a dynamic, hands-on role supporting proposal development, marketing initiatives, and strategic communication across our offices in North America.
You're a great fit if you are:
- Detail-oriented and organized with a creative mindset
- A proactive self-starter who thrives in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments
- A clear communicator with solid writing, editing, and problem-solving skills
- Team-oriented, reliable, and driven by integrity and respect
- Energized by variety, collaboration, and opportunities to grow
What You'll Do
As a key member of our team, you'll help lead the end-to-end development of winning proposals and contribute to internal and external marketing efforts. Your work will support NHC's visibility, business development, and brand growth.
Key responsibilities include:
- Monitor bid opportunities and manage proposal planning and coordination (RFPs, RFQs, SOQs)
- Execute NHC's 8-step proposal process and ensure timely, compliant submissions
- Design and produce high-quality proposal materials using Adobe Creative Suite and MS Office
- Maintain and update CRM opportunity records, resumes, and project descriptions
- Collaborate on interview presentations and debriefs to support continuous improvement
- Create marketing collateral, brochures, award submissions, and internal/external videos
- Contribute to NHC's digital presence, including website and intranet content
- Support social media planning and content development
- Coordinate business development events and conference materials
- Facilitate and drive NHC's key account management
What You Bring
- Diploma or degree in marketing, communications, journalism, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
- 2--5 years of relevant proposal and marketing experience, preferably in engineering, environmental, architecture, or construction industries
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively, manage time effectively, and follow structured processes across multiple stakeholders and deadlines
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat Pro) and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Why Work at NHC?
We're different and we like it that way. NHC is a 100% employee-owned company with minimal hierarchy and a strong culture of collaboration, innovation, and independence. In our corporate marketing department, you'll have a clear path for career development whether you want to specialize in proposal strategy, pursue corporate communications, or explore technical marketing across our diverse service areas. We offer:
Competitive salary and potential for annual merit-based bonuses
Core benefits with a generous flexible spending account
Lifestyle spending account to support active lifestyle
Employee Family Assistance Program
Maternity and parental top-up pay
Flexible, respectful, and engaging work environment
Opportunities for professional development and career growth (e.g., memberships, training, certifications)
Occasional travel and collaboration with offices across North America
A chance to make a real impact on meaningful, water-focused pro