Senior Application Engineer – Medium Voltage Switchgear Proposals (Gas Insulated Switchgear)

Senior Application Engineer – Medium Voltage Switchgear Proposals (Gas Insulated Switchgear)

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Position Overview

The Electrification & Automation (EA) Business Unit located near Raleigh, NC is growing steadily. It is seeking highly qualified and energetic Engineers for the Proposals team.

The Engineer will play a significant role in business generation of EA Business Unit by preparing comprehensive technical and commercial proposals and solutions that best fit our customer needs, while ensuring competitive pricing. The Engineer will work closely with Siemens Sales to prepare offers with a focus on Gas Insulated Switchgear and / or MV Metal Enclosed Air Insulated Switchgear (Switches), supporting customers in the utility, datacenter, industrial and construction markets. The engineer is also expected to support on technical, contractual, and commercial issues.

In this role you will work a hybrid work model out of Wendell, NC. This could be converted to a remote work position where the Engineer might be required to travel to the office location on an as-needed basis to attend trainings, workshops, events and special meetings, based on the experience and qualifications of the Engineer (not preferred).

Responsibilities

• Review of Customer specifications, commercial / technical documents, product requirements.
• Identify and define preliminary scope of work for a complete solution that fits the Customer specifications.
• When applicable, prepare layout and single line drawings at a minimum, to demonstrate the idea of the intended scope of work.
• Collaborate with Engineers within the Business Unit to generate technical solutions for the Siemens suite of products.
• Prepare RFQ packages for third party products (transformers, battery systems, HMI cabinets, control boxes, etc.) and work closely with Procurement team to secure the quotations.
• Perform quote evaluations of all the quotations received and make technical recommendations to the design and the vendor choices.
• Develop the cost model for the quotation using product configurators and secure approvals from the senior management.
• Prepare Customer-facing proposal (proposal document) for Medium Voltage Switchgear and associated third party products (when applicable).
• Engage in Customer discussions by supporting the Business Development and Sales teams.
• Collaborate with internal departments and Sales teams to negotiate and secure contracts.
• Work closely with the Project Management (PMO) team for an efficient and effective handover of the project from the Bid Phase to the Project execution phase, upon winning the project.

Required Knowledge / Skills, Education And Experience

Preferred Knowledge / Skills, Education And Experience

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$74,970 $128,520

Seniority level : Mid‑Senior level

Employment type : Full‑time

Industry : Automation Machinery Manufacturing

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