Commissioning (Cx) BD Associate

At SSR, we're more than a leading engineering design, consulting, and planning firm-we're a team of owners committed to solving complex projects and delivering innovative solutions for facility and infrastructure challenges. With locations across the U.S. and expertise spanning diverse markets and services, our collaborative approach empowers us to build lasting partnerships with each other, our clients, and our communities.

We believe high performance and a people-first culture go hand in hand. As an owner from day one, our colleagues thrive in an environment that values accountability, celebrates achievement, and supports personal and professional growth. As owners, we take pride in our work and in each other-driving results while fostering a workplace where everyone feels seen, supported, and inspired.

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Role Summary

The Business Development Associate supports SSR's growth by helping teams pursue, win, and expand work across targeted markets. In this role, you'll coordinate proposal and qualification efforts, maintain accurate opportunity data in CRM tools, and contribute to clear, client-ready written and visual content. You'll work closely with technical leaders and marketing resources to ensure pursuits reflect SSR's capabilities, processes, and high standards for accuracy, responsiveness, and professionalism.

What You'll Do

• Support pursuit and relationship-management activities that help SSR consistently deliver high-quality proposals and client communications.
• Coordinate proposal and qualification package development, including schedules, content collection, formatting, and final quality checks.
• Prepare and edit business letters, statements of qualifications, and proposal narratives using established formats and SSR processes.
• Maintain and update Client Relationship Management (CRM) data for opportunities, contacts, and pursuit milestones; ensure information is accurate and current.
• Partner with technical leaders to capture project information and translate technical concepts into clear, concise, and accurate client-facing content.
• Develop and refine pursuit materials such as resumes, project descriptions, and market/sector collateral in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Support presentations and client meetings by assembling talking points, slide content, and leave-behind materials; adapt quickly when priorities shift.
• Assist with conference, trade show, and marketing event logistics, including transporting materials and coordinating on-site needs as required.
• Coordinate internal reviews to ensure deliverables are complete, consistent, and aligned with client requirements and SSR's quality expectations.
• Communicate progress, deadlines, and requirements clearly across teams and follow through on commitments.

Who We're Looking For:

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering
• Five years of relevant experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) and comfort working across multiple document formats and templates.
• Experience supporting proposal development, business writing, or technical writing in a professional services environment.
• Experience using Client Relationship Management (CRM) software to manage opportunities, contacts, and reporting.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to produce accurate, thorough work and understand how small errors impact outcomes.
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to clearly convey ideas in writing and verbally to diverse internal stakeholders.
• Presentation skills and the ability to adjust messaging and tactics midstream when something isn't working.
• Customer-focused mindset with the ability to build trust and respect while supporting internal and external client needs.
• General familiarity with engineering practices and the markets they serve.

What We Offer

100% Employee-Owned - Ownership from day one with immediate ESOP vesting.

Retirement Savings - 401(k) with immediate vesting and a generous company match.

Health & Wellness - Medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus company-funded HSA contributions for HDHP plans.

Company-Paid Protection - Life insurance, AD&D, and short and long term disability at no cost to you.

Work-Life Balance - Flexible schedules, paid parental leave, generous PTO, and paid company holidays.

Career Growth - Tuition reimbursement and ongoing professional development support.

SSR is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer

EEO Disabled/Veterans

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.

Recruiters or staffing agencies: SSR is not obligated to compensate any external recruiter or search firm who presents a candidate, their resume, or profile to an SSR employee without 1) a current, fully executed agreement on file and 2) being assigned to the open position via HR