Proposals Engineer - Hydro
If you are an Engineer passionate about renewable energy, sustainability, and driving the transition to clean energy, we have an exciting opportunity for you. 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. This role supports our Power and Water Solutions business and can be located in our Blue Bell, PA, Cranberry Township, PA, Amherst, WI, or Novi, MI office.
At Emerson Power & Water Solutions, we help customers in critical industries address modern challenges. As an industry-leading controls automation company, we drive innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, and more sustainable. Emerson’s five decades of power and water expertise, embedded within the Ovation™ distributed control system (DCS), forms a reliable and innovative platform that evolves with rapidly changing technology.
Responsibilities
- Develop a foundation of engineering, automation, networking, and business skills.
- Ensure all aspects of proposal preparation are performed accurately and timely.
- 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 the proposed scope.
- Coordinate the efforts of a global team of engineers and subject-matter experts to contribute to proposal development and position 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.
Benefits
- Flexible, competitive benefits plans covering physical, mental, financial, and social needs.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- 401(k) retirement plan.
- 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. We offer equitable opportunities, celebrate diversity, and embrace challenges to make a positive impact across a broad spectrum of countries and industries.