Tendering Engineer - Protection & Automation

Siemens; Ryde; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens Australia in Ryde, NSW, is seeking an experienced Tendering Engineer to join our Electrification & Automation team. You will develop technically strong and commercially competitive proposals across our Protection & Automation portfolio, working with Sales, Engineering and Operations to deliver customer-focused solutions.

The role combines technical tendering with pricing strategy, process optimisation and digitalisation initiatives, offering exposure to global projects and opportunities

Qualifications

• Bachelor engineering qualification or equivalent in electrical/power automation related field.
• Experience with protection, substation automation, RTU, control or communication systems.
• Experience in tendering, proposals, estimating, pricing or technical sales in electrical/energy environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop technical and commercial tenders across Siemens Protection & Automation portfolio meeting customer requirements.
• Analyse RFQs and specs, prepare compliance docs and coordinate stakeholder inputs.
• Develop pricing models, estimates and commercial proposals for competitive outcomes.
• Collaborate with Sales, Engineering, Product Management and Operations to deliver customer-focused solutions.

Skills

Tendering knowledge

Commercial/Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Education

Engineering degree in Electrical/Power Automation or related

Tools

SIPROTEC

SICAM

RTU

Job description

Help shape the future of intelligent power systems with Siemens.

At Siemens, we’re creating technology that makes a real difference - helping our customers build smarter, more reliable and more sustainable energy infrastructure.

We’re looking for an experienced Tendering Engineer to join our Electrification & Automation team. This is an exciting opportunity to combine your technical expertise with commercial acumen, analytical thinking and a passion for continuous improvement.

You’ll play an important role in developing technically strong and commercially competitive proposals across our Protection & Automation portfolio, while also contributing to pricing strategy, process optimisation, digitalisation and business excellence initiatives.

Working closely with Sales, Product Management, Engineering, Operations, Finance, Channel Partners and customers, you’ll help deliver solutions that meet customer requirements while supporting profitable growth and an exceptional customer experience.

Why Siemens?

At Siemens, you’ll be part of a supportive and rewarding workplace where people are encouraged to contribute ideas, develop their capabilities and build careers they can be proud of.

We place a strong focus on employee wellbeing, creating an environment where our people are supported to perform at their best.

We also believe great careers are built through continuous learning. You’ll have access to ongoing training and development opportunities to strengthen your technical, commercial and professional skills.

And because Siemens operates globally, there are opportunities to progress your career both locally and internationally, working alongside talented people and contributing to innovative projects across Australia and around the world.

What you’ll do

• Develop technical and commercial tenders across Siemens’ Protection & Automation portfolio, ensuring solutions meet customer requirements.
• Analyse RFQs and specifications, prepare compliance documentation and coordinate inputs from key stakeholders.
• Provide technical support across SIPROTEC, Reyrolle, SICAM, RTU and communication solutions.
• Develop and manage pricing models, estimates and commercial proposals to support competitive and profitable outcomes.
• Work with Sales, Engineering, Product Management and Operations to develop customer-focused solutions.
• Identify opportunities to simplify, standardise and digitalise tendering and pricing processes.
• Use KPIs, data and market insights to improve tender performance, pricing and business outcomes.
• Support continuous improvement and business excellence initiatives across the Electrification & Automation business.

What you’ll bring

• An engineering qualification or equivalent technical experience, ideally within electrical engineering, power systems, automation or a related discipline.
• Experience working with protection, substation automation, RTU, control or communication systems.
• Experience in tendering, proposals, estimating, pricing or technical sales within an electrical, energy or industrial environment.
• Strong commercial and analytical capability, with the ability to turn data and insights into practical business decisions.
• A continuous improvement mindset and an interest in process optimisation, automation and digitalisation.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• A structured, proactive approach with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Join Siemens

This is more than a traditional tendering role. It’s an opportunity to influence commercial strategy, improve the way we work and contribute to innovative technology that supports Australia’s evolving energy infrastructure.

You’ll be joining a team where your contribution is valued, your development is supported and there are opportunities to grow your career with a truly global organisation.

At Siemens, you’ll have the opportunity to make an impact - and build a career that can take you further.

Siemens is committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds and provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process where required.

Please note, candidates must have full working rights in Australia, to be considered for this role.