Proposals Engineer - Power Generation

About the role

We are looking to add a Proposal Engineer for Power Projects to our Cranberry Township, PA office. You will be an essential part of the North America Power Projects Proposals organization, leading US datacenters and AI proposal support. You will lead the preparation of power project offers for our customers in the power industry, including new generation, retrofits, and renewable power. This role supports our Power and Water Solutions business, helping customers in critical industries address modern challenges through innovative controls automation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare DCS proposals for power industry projects, including new generation, retrofits, renewable power applications, and datacenter/AI-focused solutions.
• Define proposal strategies that align with customer requirements, organizational goals, and market insights.
• Collaborate across teams to validate technical feasibility, engineering requirements, and cost-effective solutions.
• Engage directly with customers to communicate Emerson’s capabilities and understand application needs.
• Develop optimal project cost structures that mitigate technical risk and strengthen competitive positioning.
• Support presentations, interviews, and negotiations using a deep understanding of customer applications and industry competition.
• Partner effectively with sales, engineering, project teams, and global offices to deliver cohesive proposal packages.

Requirements

• BS degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related STEM field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience.
• Ability to travel up to 15% of the time.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States; sponsorship will not be provided.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with control systems such as PLC, DCS, or SCADA.
• Knowledge of or experience with the Ovation DCS platform.
• Background in proposal development, cost estimating, or project engineering.
• Experience working with datacenter applications or customers.

Skills

• Create teamwork allowing others across the organization to achieve shared objectives.
• Design feedback loops into work to deliver continuous improvement.
• Persist in accomplishing objectives despite obstacles, setbacks, and ambiguity.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships.