General Information:

Hitachi Energy is seeking for a Proposal Engineer for its Mount Pleasent, PA location.

Job Description:

Proposal Engineer positions offered by Hitachi Energy USA Inc. (Mount Pleasant, PA). Responsible for preparation of proposals for the High Voltage Dead Tank Breaker, Live Tank Breaker, Gas Insulated Switchgear, and Hybrid Switchgear. Proposal Engineer will work closely with Regional Service Sales Managers, Product Managers, Commercial Operations, Supply Chain and Engineering throughout the quoting and order entry process. Proposal Engineer will review customer RFQs and determine best solution for their service needs, including scope definition, identification of materials needed, labor requirements and cost/pricing for all components. Determine price of services based on historical data and competitive intelligence. Evaluate and prepare for risks associated with complex service requests to ensure safe, efficient and profitable work is completed. Continue to drive process improvements for our tools used for the tendering process.

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor’s or foreign equivalent degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, industrial engineering or a related engineering field and 3 years of experience in the position offered or 3 years of experience in tendering and proposal preparation or support. Also requires 2 years of experience: working with the electrical grid, mainly focused on switchgears including dead tank circuit breakers, gas insulated switchgear, generator circuit breakers and their components; reading technical documents and drawings related to electrical and mechanical equipment in order to prepare technical proposals and suggest designs for solutions; using ERP systems and customer relationship management tools including SAP and Salesforce.com (or equivalent technology); preparing proposal documentation, as well as tracking pipeline and forecasting for projects; and working on multiple projects at one time and prioritizing job activities while maintaining a strong customer relationship and communication with the outside sales team. Position reports to Mount Pleasant, PA office. Company offers flexible work from home schedule, but in-office work is required and individual must live within commuting distance of stated office. Experience may be, but need not be, acquired concurrently.

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Location	Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Job type	Full time
Experience	Experienced
Job function	Sales, Marketing & Product Management
Contract	Regular
Publication date	2024-06-28
Reference number	R0055831

About Hitachi Energy

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We serve customers in the utility, industry and infrastructure sectors with innovative solutions and services across the value chain. Together with customers and partners, we pioneer technologies and enable the digital transformation required to accelerate the energy transition towards a carbon-neutral future. We are advancing the world’s energy system to become more sustainable, flexible and secure whilst balancing social, environmental and economic value. Hitachi Energy has a proven track record and unparalleled installed base in more than 140 countries. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ around 40,000 people in 90 countries and generate business volumes of approximately $10 billion USD. www.hitachienergy.com

Hitachi Energy is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. We welcome you to apply and want you to know that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, citizen status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, family medical leave status, protected veterans' status or any other legally protected characteristic. For more information regarding your EEO rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites here and here. Protected veterans and qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling a Hitachi Energy HR Representative at 1-888-504-2007 or by sending an email to: [email protected]. Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner.