Tendering specialist, Substation Automation (f/m/d)

The energy sector is today changing fast, with unprecedented speed. Hitachi Energy has a unique offering that will help and enable our customers to take on these new challenges.

The opportunity

We are now looking for a Service Tendering Specialist in Oslo, Norway. In this role you will work closely with the sales team to define and compile tenders for both our established and new service offerings. Join us and be a key contributor in the transformation taking place, today, right now!

As Service Tendering Specialist you will be part of an international tendering team, and be responsible for creating and completing bids, estimations and quotations based on customer specifications or customer requirements and budgets to achieve both market competitiveness and a favorable deals for the company.

How you´ll make an impact

• Formulate and define competitive service bids, estimates or quotations, considering the best available product mix and appropriate technical and commercial considerations for each situation.

• Ensure service tenders are well-documented in a timely manner and with the appropriate level of detail, including full and accurate costs.

• Manage the preparation of all technical, financial, commercial, contractual, and, if necessary, project management aspects of the bid, estimate or quotation, indicating prices and trading conditions. Manage internal and external stakeholders to support the bid preparation, such as translations, governmental approvals, and efforts from other teams.

• Identify potential risks in estimates, bids, quotes and related contract agreements with different clients or distribution channels. Contribute information or participate in the risk review assessment.

• Build and nurture strong relationships with customers to understand their needs and support sales in ensuring the client has a great experience throughout the entire sales process, providing the required technical support.

• Collaborate with Supply Chain and Engineering Teams to identify potential vendors for equipment and materials required in the project and evaluate supplier offers from technical and commercial perspectives to match specifications.

• Live Hitachi Energy’s core values of safety and integrity by taking responsibility for your actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your background

• You hold a university degree in a relevant area, combined with several years of experience in Automation Systems.

• You have a technical background, preferably within power system automation, with some years of experience in a similar role (engineering or sales).

• Previous experience in power system engineering and knowledge of domain technology such as Substation Automation and Protection systems, SCADA, RTUs, IEDs, and mission-critical communication is advantageous.

• On a personal level, you are a self-motivated, reliable team player with a service mindset and strong communication and collaboration skills.

• You are structured, persistent, and well-organized in your work and ready to work in an international and multicultural environment.

• You are fluent in Norwegian and English, both oral and written.

More about us

Join us and be a key contributor in the transformation taking place, today, right now! Come and work with fantastic people, while learning and developing yourself on projects that have a real impact to our communities and society!

Please note that we will initiate interviews as candidates apply and position will be filled as soon as a suitable candidate is found.

For more information about this role, please contact our Hiring Manager, Uwe Sonne, at uwe.sonne@hitachienergy.com 

We only process applications that are registered electronically with relevant attachments. Hitachi Energy manages critical infrastructure and follows guidelines and statutory security requirements from Norwegian authorities in our hiring processes.

Please note that, in collaboration with Meditor AS, we conduct background checks on all candidates offered permanent employment at Hitachi Energy Norway, as well as suitability assessments based on the Energy Act.

If the position requires security clearance under the Security Act, you must be willing to provide relevant information.