Proposals Engineer - Hydro
If you are an Engineer who is passionate about renewable energy, sustainability, and being an instrumental part of the transition to clean energy, Emerson has an exciting opportunity for you. This role supports our Power and Water Solutions business, helping customers in critical industries address modern challenges with innovative control automation solutions.
About the role
As a Proposals Engineer - Hydro, you will lead the creation of highly competitive and strategic proposals for North America renewable energy control systems, with a primary focus in hydroelectric power. You will architect solutions from both a technical and commercial perspective, encompassing written proposals and accompanying cost estimates. This position can be located in our Blue Bell, PA, Cranberry Township, PA, Amherst, WI, or Novi, MI office.
Responsibilities
- Develop a foundation of engineering, automation, networking, and business skills.
- Ensure that all aspects of proposal preparation are performed in an accurate and timely manner.
- Prepare control system proposals in response to customer requests, including interpretation of specifications and drawings.
- Create best-cost solutions to meet customer needs, minimize risk, and maximize profit.
- Effectively present costs, risks, and differentiators to key decision makers.
- Review purchase orders to ensure they accurately reflect our proposed scope.
- Coordinate the efforts of a global team of engineers and subject-matter experts to contribute to proposal development and position our project execution teams for success.
Requirements
- BS degree in Engineering, Computer Science, a related STEM field, or equivalent.
- Minimum 2 years of related experience.
- Experience with control systems (PLC/DCS/SCADA).
- Experience in the hydroelectric, solar, battery storage (BESS), and/or wind industries.
- Ability to travel up to 10%.
- Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering is preferred.
- Experience with writing proposals and developing cost estimates.
Skills
- Accomplish objectives despite ambiguity and complexity.
- Establish and maintain effective relationships to create a collaborative working environment.
- Design feedback loops into workflows to deliver continuous improvement.
Benefits
- A variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- 401(k).
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Employee resource groups and recognition programs.
- Flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation, and holiday leave.
About Us
Emerson is a global leader in automation technology and software, helping customers in critical industries like life sciences, energy, power and renewables, chemical, and advanced factory automation operate more sustainably while improving productivity, energy security, and reliability. Our Power and Water Solutions business leverages five decades of expertise embedded within the Ovation™ distributed control system (DCS) to drive innovation and improve plant reliability.