Senior Proposal Engineer - Greenfield at SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC SMART GRID SOLUTIONS LLC

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Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

26 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Commercial Project Management, Technical Specifications, Interpersonal Skills, Customer Orientation, Team Collaboration, Instrumentation Engineering, Proposal Preparation, Costing, Contract Negotiation, Sales Support, CRM Management, Quality Systems, Environmental Systems, Flexibility, Hands-on Approach, Learning and Development

Industry

Automation Machinery Manufacturing

Description

What will you do? Interfacing with major national and international customers, you will be working within Schneider Electric responsible for the proposal and tender of, often, complex high value engineering projects. An experienced engineer with good commercial project management skills, you will need to understand, interpret, and respond to complex technical specifications & documentation. You will liaise closely with internal stakeholders (Delivery, Supply Chain, Finance, Legal, etc.) to present design concepts, and front the internal review/approval process. You will co-ordinate all aspects of the bid preparation process. The main duties of the Tendering Engineer will be: To work within Schneider Electric and with the Company Management Team to develop an order winning strategy. To manage the preparation of proposals for a range of bespoke products by coordinating the bidding activities with all involved teams. To review and manage the customers enquiry process into a costed workable solution. To submit a detailed response to the enquiry documentation and provide answers/responses to any subsequent requests for clarification (respond to customer questions & requests in a timely and efficient manner). To develop optimized costing as part of the quotation process. To act as the company's internal contact point for the customer during the enquiry and bidding processes (external contact is Sales by nature). To develop, negotiate and agree/confirm contract specifications with a variety of external groups, including contractors, end-users, and OEM companies To keep a prioritized listing of outstanding tasks and when completed, filing the quote and cost file in the appropriate network location. To work with the External Sales Managers or customer prospect to ascertain the enquiry information necessary to produce sales proposals including technical product selection, quotation document and costing through costing templates and technical specifications. To offer ‘office based’ commercial/sales support for our External Sales Managers To support the development of the cost, customers and supplier databases, pricelists, and libraries To assist other teams in the corporate of case studies, press releases & marketing material as required To carry out regular proposal follow ups using/updating and maintaining the CRM and sales programs To interpret and cost solutions and supporting information relevant to new Projects To clarify subsequent purchase order receipt and to prepare detailed order handover documentation in a timely manner for Delivery to execute the contract What skills and capabilities will make you successful? Knowledge Knowledge of contractual terms and conditions Good awareness of product features/limitations Aware of Quality and Environmental Systems and the ability to work to the expected requirements of these systems Customer orientation Highly responsive to client requirements; Including on-time responses, and incorporating changes when requested Personal & Team skills Good interpersonal skills Capable of demonstrating previously achieving successful performance within a team environment Able to develop effective working relationships with the Sales Team and internal/external supply network Demonstrate a strong interest in a sales/customer facing role and willing and enthusiastic about meeting clients A team player, willing to give additional input as and when required to meet client based deadlines, often at short notice. Flexible in the face of conflicting priorities Prepared to be “hands-on” Keen to learn and develop What qualifications will make you successful for this role? Must have a sound Instrumentation engineering education & background Computer literacy in MS Excel, and Word Experience Experience in a similar role, preferably in Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Power etc. applications. Experience in ideally dealing with industrial automation systems and a background of tendering and proposal preparation for large, complex, high value projects You will be a commercially aware engineer Practical experience of installation and assembly/manufacture would be beneficial Let us learn about you! Apply today. You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled. Looking to make an IMPACT with your career? When you are thinking about joining a new team, culture matters. At Schneider Electric, our values and behaviors are the foundation for creating a great culture to support business success. We believe that our IMPACT values – Inclusion, Mastery, Purpose, Action, Curiosity, Teamwork – starts with us. IMPACT is also your invitation to join Schneider Electric where you can contribute to turning sustainability ambition into actions, no matter what role you play. It is a call to connect your career with the ambition of achieving a more resilient, efficient, and sustainable world. We are looking for IMPACT Makers; exceptional people who turn sustainability ambitions into actions at the intersection of automation, electrification, and digitization. We celebrate IMPACT Makers and believe everyone has the potential to be one. Become an IMPACT Maker with Schneider Electric – apply today! €36 billion global revenue +13% organic growth 150 000+ employees in 100+ countries #1 on the Global 100 World’s most sustainable corporations You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled. Schneider Electric aspires to be the most inclusive and caring company in the world, by providing equitable opportunities to everyone, everywhere, and ensuring all employees feel uniquely valued and safe to contribute their best. We mirror the diversity of the communities in which we operate, and ‘inclusion’ is one of our core values. We believe our differences make us stronger as a company and as individuals and we are committed to championing inclusivity in everything we do. At Schneider Electric, we uphold the highest standards of ethics and compliance, and we believe that trust is a foundational value. Our Trust Charter is our Code of Conduct and demonstrates our commitment to ethics, safety, sustainability, quality and cybersecurity, underpinning every aspect of our business and our willingness to behave and respond respectfully and in good faith to all our stakeholders. You can find out more about our Trust Charter here Schneider Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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Responsibilities

The Senior Proposal Engineer will interface with major customers to manage the proposal and tender process for complex engineering projects. This role involves coordinating bid preparation, developing strategies, and ensuring timely responses to customer inquiries.