Bid Engineer (Railway Systems) @Siemens Mobility UAE

Siemens; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in mobility solutions is seeking a Bid Engineer in Dubai. You will support technical preparation of bids for railway infrastructure projects, analyze tender documents, and ensure compliance with standards. Ideal candidates will have 6-8 years of experience and a degree in engineering, alongside strong communication skills and a solid understanding of railway systems. This opportunity promises a fulfilling career in a dynamic international team with a focus on innovation and environmental sustainability.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional development

Innovative work environment

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• 6-8 years experience with sales/bid experience in the railway industry.
• Proven ability to deliver high-quality outputs under tight deadlines.
• Excellent presentation abilities and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support technical preparation of bids for railway projects.
• Analyze tender documents to interpret technical requirements.
• Develop and structure bid documentation in alignment with client specifications.

Skills

Strong understanding of railway systems

Excellent communication

Bid management tools proficiency

English language skills

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical or mechanical engineering

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Company Overview

Dubai - Dubai - United Arab Emirates Siemens Mobility (SMO) is the world’s leading provider of mobility solutions that enable the efficient, safe, and environmentally friendly transport of people and goods—helping to improve the quality of everyday life for millions worldwide. Motivated by innovation, we develop intelligent solutions for the growing digitalization of the transport sector. Our offerings include rail vehicles, rail automation, road traffic management systems, rail electrification, and services. In UAE, Siemens Mobility is delivering the signaling, telecom, and power supply systems for the 303 km Abu Dhabi‑Sohar railway, which marks the first cross‑country railway network in the Middle East, connecting the UAE and Oman. Today, we are recruiting for a Bid Engineer to join our team in United Arab Emirates. This is an excellent career opportunity for professionals looking to join a truly international team in one of the biggest projects of Siemens Mobility.

Responsibilities

• Support technical preparation of bids for railway infrastructure and systems projects.
• Analyze tender documents and customer specifications to extract and interpret technical requirements.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable standard processes, like Project Management Guidelines, Internal Reporting & Approval Processes, EHS, Quality, etc.
• Develop and structure bid documentation in alignment with client specifications and tender requirements.
• Prepare bid schedules and documentation matrices to ensure the timely compilation of all technical inputs and documentation.
• Coordinate with internal departments to gather and validate inputs (designs, calculations, schedules, costs, etc.).
• Facilitate alignment between technical and commercial aspects of the bid.
• Prepare the gap analysis & mitigation plan with the solution offered.
• Support value engineering efforts to optimize solutions and enhance competitiveness.
• Assess bid risks, update non compliances and associated risk levels.
• Prepare & review risks & opportunities in a tender.
• Deliver a winning proposal with a defined scope in a timely manner and within the defined tender budget.
• Responsible for the documentation archiving; keeping the documentation produced for tender preparation, like RFP, queries & responses, presentations, letters, etc.
• Do a final review of the contract documents before contract signature.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6‑8 years experience with a bachelor’s degree in electrical or mechanical engineering, along with sales/bid experience and a minimum of 3 years in the railway industry.
• Strong understanding of railway systems and infrastructure.
• Proven ability to perform and deliver high‑quality outputs under tight deadlines, shifting priorities, and high‑stakes environments typical of large‑scale railway bids.
• Build strong relationships and foster alignment across departments.
• Take initiative, drive tasks to completion, and maintain a high level of accountability for deliverables and timelines.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
• Excellent skills in English (French and Arabic are a bonus).
• Proficiency in bid management tools and MS Office Suite.

What else do I need to know?

As a world leader in developing and producing the most advanced technologies, we improve lives and further human achievements worldwide, while also protecting the climate—all thanks to our employees. Working with us, you have the foundation to develop personally and professionally. We give you the chance to do something significant, that benefits society and human progress. We give you the chance to create a difference. At Siemens we are always challenging ourselves to build a better future. We need the most innovative and diverse Digital Minds to develop tomorrow’s reality.

Find out more about the Digital world of Siemens here: www.siemens.com/careers/digitalminds. Diversity at Siemens is our source of creativity and innovation. Having different types of talent and experiences makes us more ambitious and better prepared to respond successfully to the demands of the Society. Therefore, we value the candidates that reflect the diversity that we enjoy in our Company.

Please note: Only complete applications can be considered in the selection process.